Derek Murray

Software Engineer | Full Stack | Back End | Front End | JavaScript | Python

Bowie, Maryland, United States

About

I am a Software Engineer with 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur and manager. My technical skill set, which currently includes React, JavaScript, Python, Express and PostgreSQL, is constantly evolving. As an entrepreneur, I have built companies and teams in several industries and I’ve decided to leverage my tenacity, adaptability, and results-driven focus into software engineering. During my career, I have learned the importance of clear communication and team collaboration in delivering, iterating, and maintaining products and services. Professional Skills ● Languages: JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS ● Front End: React, Bootstrap, JavaScript, XML/JSON ● Back End: NodeJS, ExpressJS, Flask, REST ● Databases: PostgreSQL ● Platform and Service: Google Analytics ● Development and Deployment: Git, GitHub, Heroku

Experience

  • Software Engineer at CarpeDM
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Software Engineer at Springboard
    Mar 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Designed a full stack application using Python, Flask and PostgreSQL that generates historic weather data from the MetaWeather API for locations around the world. • Created interactive front-end web applications with React, Javascript, HTML, CSS, JQuery, Bootstrap. • Developed server-side applications and API's with NodeJS, Python and Flask. • Built applications integrated with databases using PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Python, Flask.

  • Managing Partner at Charm City Knockerball
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Established customer-centric culture of communication, collaboration, and accountability, resulting in a 4.8 out of 5 Google review score • Collected and analyzed sales performance and market trends to better serve existing customer base and identify growth opportunities • Orchestrated strategic Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok marketing campaigns, increasing brand awareness and revenue over 300% within 2 years.

  • Owner/Operator at Murray's Home Detailing
    May 2009 - Jun 2016 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Increased sales year-over-year through targeted marketing campaigns and referrals, generating 6-figure sales and serving 500+ residential and commercial clients • Hired, trained, and supervised technicians, ensuring consistent service quality

  • Division Manager at Primerica
    Mar 2004 - Feb 2009 · 5 yrs

    • Researched, developed and communicated actionable strategies for businesses and families to meet or exceed their goals using a financial needs analysis. • Coordinated management and training meetings for at least 25 active business managers and trainees. • Collaborated with executives to identify and improve training needs • Conducted interviews and orientations for new analysts while also providing aid in managing, training and development of new analysts to function independently within the organization.