Rob KandelFront-End Engineer

Rob KandelFrontend Engineer

I am a front-end software engineer in Long Beach, CA with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, NextJS, and GraphQL. I also have extensive experience in Python and Ruby on Rails as well as building apps with React Native.

I like problem-solving and learning new technologies. But I always use data to guide my decisions. My current role is a team lead where I have architected and developed complex single-page applications. I pride myself in writing well-tested and easy-to-maintain code. I also enjoy building and maintaining component libraries.

Languages

React
Typescript
GraphQL
React Native
HTML5/CSS3
Ruby On Rails
Python/Django
Postgres

Experience

Software Engineer IV

01/20 - Present
TrueCar
  • Team lead specializing in front-end development.
  • Background in architecture and development of complex single-page applications.
  • Expertise in writing well-tested and easy to maintain code.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining component libraries.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks and testing tools.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing continuous feedback. through code review, pair programming and one-on-one sessions.
  • Work with product owners and facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure deadlines are met.

Senior Web Developer

11/14 - 12/19
Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners
  • Built single-page applications, social media platforms and APIs.
  • Designed and built native iOS apps.
  • Taught new languages and best practices to junior engineers.
  • Assigned work to ensure projects were completed within deadlines.

Web Developer

04/12 - 11/14
Interstate General Media
  • Designed and built interactive content for daily and long-term projects.
  • Built https://www.inquirer.com as a CMS powered, mobile friendly site.
  • Built several data-intensive micro-sites using Django framework.

Assistant Multimedia Special Projects Editor

6/11 - 4/12
The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Created interactive graphics for daily stories and long-term projects.
  • Combined videos, stills, voice-overs and graphics.
  • Produced both stills and videos as part of daily news coverage on deadline.

Staff Photographer

12/06 - 6/11
The Morning Call
  • Award-winning staff photographer covering news, features, and sports.
  • Specialized in sports photography covering high school, college and all four professional sports including and two World Series.