Harry Herskowitz
Software Developer
Summary
Self-motivated coder with a lifelong passion for technology. 8+ years experience building and maintaining websites and applications using a wide range of languages, frameworks, and libraries. Strong problem solving skills, highly organized and good with people.
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Svelte, NodeJS, Ruby on Rails, iOS, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Firebase, Heroku, AWS, Linux, WordPress
Experience
Bitwerx - Software Developer
March 2021 - Present
Lexington, KY
- Develop custom, web-based software solutions for a large-scale veterinary technology company.
- Continued development and maintenance on critical web-based systems depended upon by veterinary clinics nationwide.
- Break out functionality from a monolithic application into microservices.
Thread Threads - Ruby on Rails Developer
March 2020 - July 2020
Fayetteville, AR
- Developed Thread Threads, a textile archive web application.
- Closely follow UI/UX wireframes and implement specified functionionality.
- Integrated authentication with Google and Facebook OAuth, and AWS S3 for images.
Freelance Web Developer
June 2017 - Present
- Work with businesses, organizations, and artists to develop websites that meet their needs.
- Redesign and optimize existing sites for increased performance, functionality, and aesthetics.
- Build web apps and prototypes for startups using popular frameworks (Javascript, Ruby on Rails).
VCUarts - Junior Web Developer
June 2016 - May 2017
Richmond, VA
- Designed, implemented and monitored arts.vcu.edu for continuous improvement.
- Kept informed of emerging technologies, software and trends for project applications.
- Produced page content such as interactive visuals for school events and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media, Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
Magna Cum Laude