Andrew Kay

Full Stack Engineer

📧 andrewdavidkay@icloud.com | 📱 207-745-4347 | 📍 North Kingstown, RI | 🌐 andrewdavidkay.com | 💻 GitHub

Professional Summary

Autodidact Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of web development experience and 5+ years in customer support. Proven track record of building and maintaining systems serving 1000+ users per semester. Passionate about modern web technologies including React.js, GraphQL, and serverless architecture. Seeking to return to a customer service role where I can leverage my technical background and empathetic approach to help users succeed.

Technical Skills

Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery
Backend: Node.js, PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, RESTful APIs
Database: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Cloud & DevOps: Serverless Architecture, AWS, Docker
Blockchain: Ethereum Smart Contracts, Web3.js, Solidity
Tools: Git, WordPress, Joomla, Linux

Professional Experience

Commercial Fisherman | Point Judith, Rhode Island

June 2021 – Present

• Work aboard lobster boats and gillnetting vessels in challenging maritime conditions
• Operate commercial fishing equipment and navigate complex safety protocols
• Manage time-sensitive operations requiring precision, teamwork, and adaptability
• Pursued hands-on career change to gain new perspectives and work-life balance after intensive programming career

Full Stack Engineer | University of Maine

May 2016 – June 2021

• Sole engineer responsible for custom Learning Content Management System (Synapse)
• Served 1000+ students and professors each semester with 99.9% uptime
• Built new features using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Provided technical support with emphasis on empathy and user experience
• Optimized system performance and implemented security best practices

Full Stack Engineer | Freelance

January 2014 – May 2016

• Developed custom web applications for diverse client base
• Provided comprehensive hosting, support, and maintenance services
• Managed full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment
• Built responsive, mobile-first websites using modern frameworks

Web Developer | Links Web Design

October 2012 – January 2014

• Converted PSD designs to responsive Joomla templates
• Developed custom Joomla plugins and components in PHP/MySQL
• Implemented JavaScript solutions including sliders, modals, and interactive maps
• Built custom admin backends and PDF generation systems
• Worked across diverse industries: e-commerce, real estate, education, non-profit

Education

High School Diploma | Katahdin High School

September 2006 – May 2009

• Graduated with 4.2 GPA

References

Available upon request

Previous reference:

• Farahad Dastoor, University of Maine: farahad.dastoor@maine.edu