Rob KandelFront-End Engineer

Rob KandelFront-end Engineer

  1. React
  2. Typescript
  3. GraphQL
  4. React Native
  5. HTML5/CSS3
  6. Ruby On Rails
  7. Python/Django
  8. Postgres

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.

  1. Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead

    01/20 - Present
    TrueCar
    • Architected and led the building of the online buying platform called TrueCar+.
    • Architected and built an ad platform to integrate across all of TrueCar.
    • Expertise in writing well-tested and easy to maintain code.
    • Expertise in building and maintaining component libraries.
    • Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing continuous feedback through code review, pair programming and one-on-one sessions.
    • Facilitate cross-team collaboration with product owners and stakeholders to ensure all deadlines are met.
    • Manage a team of eight engineers, performing code reviews and ensuring code standards are maintained.
    1. ReactJS
    2. Typescript
    3. GraphQL
    4. React Native
    5. HTML/CSS

  2. 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.
    1. ReactJS
    2. React Native
    3. HTML/CSS
    4. Ruby on Rails

  3. 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.
    1. Python/Django
    2. HTML/CSS

  4. 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.

  5. 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.