Carl the Llama

Email: carleubanksjr@gmail.com

Summary

Innovative Tech Generalist with a robust background in frontend and backend development. Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, I excel at delivering high-quality software solutions across diverse projects, from greenfield initiatives to high-traffic distributed systems. Passionate about leveraging my technical expertise to drive impactful and efficient outcomes.

Experience

Director of Engineering, Heirloom

December 2023 - Present | Los Angeles, CA

  • Scoped and led projects across backend, web, and iOS technologies, including analytics integration and Heirloom Creator search capabilities.
  • Directed backend and frontend engineering teams, ensuring team satisfaction, timely project delivery, and continuous improvements in team velocity.
  • Led DevOps and infrastructure initiatives that improved velocity across teams by tackling bottlenecks.

Tech Lead / Full Stack Senior Software Engineer, Heirloom

January 2023 - December 2023 | Los Angeles, CA

  • Created Heirloom's Verifiable Credential half-life system, including BIP32 HD wallet and DID management systems.
  • Developed APIs, services, and frontend for Heirloom Creator's bulk, one-at-a-time, and auto issuance.
  • Migrated all of Heirloom's users' and organizations' DIDs to use Polygon's DID method spec.
  • Created style guides and best practices for API and types in TypeScript.

Tech Lead / Staff Software Engineer, Realtor.com

July 2021 - January 2023 | Los Angeles, CA

  • Spearheaded SEO initiatives, backend systems optimizations, and JS to TypeScript migration.
  • Led a team of 8 engineers and designers, increasing organization-wide velocity by 50%.
  • Developed process documents and improved team management practices.

Full Stack Senior Software Engineer, PocketList

December 2019 - May 2021 | Los Angeles, CA

  • Managed the PocketList app on the App Store using React Native and Ruby on Rails.
  • Developed Listings, Messages, and user profile features on my.pocketlist.app.

Backend Software Development Engineer,

August 2019 - December 2019 | New York, NY

  • Designed and developed microservices to increase fraud detection in Amazon Ads by 25% using Java.
  • Developed product and technology roadmap and strategy from concept to launch.

Software Engineer,

July 2018 - July 2019 | New York, NY

  • Developed the ability to import 2D and 3D models into a web-based GUI editor for native AR effects.
  • Created a web interface to optimize the experience of an RPC scheduler service.

Education

University of Southern California

B.S. in Computer Science & Business Administration

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript
Java
Python
Postgres
Redis
Docker
AWS
Google Cloud
Systems Design
API Development
CI/CD
React