Erick Franco

Seasoned Lead Software Engineer | Expertise in Full-stack Development, Agile Leadership & Team Empowerment | Passionate about Building Robust Solutions and Driving Technical Excellence.

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

About

As a seasoned lead software engineer, I bring over a decade of experience in the dynamic realms of development and design. My expertise lies in crafting scalable rich media applications tailored for both mobile and web platforms. Throughout my extensive tenure in the industry, I've remained steadfast in my passion for the art of visualization and creation. I thrive on the challenges inherent in designing and developing cutting-edge solutions, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. My relentless pursuit of excellence is driven by an unwavering sense of self-motivation and an innate desire for continuous improvement. I invite you to explore my comprehensive resume, a testament to my unwavering dedication, expertise, and proven track record in delivering exceptional results. Let my portfolio speak for itself as I continue to drive forward, poised to tackle new challenges and exceed expectations at every turn.

Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer at Kforce Inc
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Lead Software Engineer at Clarium
    Mar 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Led Cross-Functional Teams: Oversaw a diverse team of four developers, including both onshore and offshore members, to orchestrate the seamless migration of card servicing applications at TRUIST Bank. • Architectural Expertise: Assumed responsibility for the creation of extensive architecture documentation and flow diagrams, ensuring absolute clarity in project structures. • Optimized Workflow: Successfully introduced continuous integration and continuous deployment processes within the GitLab Pipeline, resulting in significant enhancements to development workflows. • Enhanced Portability: Demonstrated expertise by configuring applications using Docker images, facilitating deployment across multiple environments and significantly enhancing portability and scalability. • Technology Stacks: Leveraged a robust technology stack, including Angular 11, Angular Material, Bootstrap Grid, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and SCSS, to craft responsive and user-centric interfaces. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered close collaboration with Data and DevOps teams, ensuring seamless integration of APIs and promoting cross-functional teamwork. • User-Centric Approach: Worked collaboratively with UX Designers and Product Managers to gather and implement UI requirements, consistently ensuring a user-centric design approach. • Design Facilitation: Utilized Adobe XD to craft UX mocks for new applications, facilitating visual design and usability evaluations to drive design excellence. • Project Oversight: Assumed leadership in sprint planning, story and task creation, and conducted comprehensive code reviews, ensuring top-notch code quality and alignment with project objectives.

  • Lead Software Developer at DrippingPixel
    May 2016 - Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Led the development efforts for the HiliteU sports application using React.js and Google Firebase tech stack. • Demonstrated technical leadership and innovation as a Lead Architect. • Developed algorithms and code patterns to help predict the winning numbers for Lucky Lotto app. Technology stack, including React.js framework using MUI, HTML, SCSS. Used Node, Express and MySql for backend using RESTful APIs • Developed the BurnWeasel iOS mobile application, leveraging Ionic and AngularJS. Included mobile testing, debugging, and deploying to Apple Store. • Collaborated closely with UI/UX and Design teams to align project objectives with client expectations for a seamless user experience. • Utilized technology stacks, including React.js, Semantic UI, Google Firebase, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Node, Express, MySql and RESTful APIs. • Designed and Developed an Analytics dashboard using D3.js and React.js, demonstrating expertise in data visualization.

  • Senior Software Engineer at PricewaterhouseCoopers - Service Delivery Center (PwC SDC)
    Dec 2019 - Jun 2020 · 7 mos

    • Strategic Application Development: Spearheaded the development and maintenance of the 'Create' application, a pivotal tool for generating digital contracts. • End-to-End Technical Ownership: Assumed comprehensive ownership of the application, encompassing research, coding, debugging, and meticulous code refactoring. • Collaborative Innovation: Collaborated closely with the UI/UX team to orchestrate the seamless implementation of cutting-edge features, ensuring a user-centric approach. • Cutting-Edge Technology Stacks: Leveraged advanced technology stacks, including Angular 8, Angular Material, NgRx, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and SCSS, to craft sophisticated and responsive user interfaces. • Team Leadership: Operated within a dynamic team structure, leading a team of four developers, working alongside a scrum master and a team leader, to deliver outstanding results. • Agile Excellence: Exemplified Agile methodologies by meticulously completing daily tasks within a two-week sprint, fostering a culture of agility and efficiency. • Quality Assurance: Took on the vital role of submitting pull requests and conducting rigorous code reviews, ensuring the highest levels of code quality and alignment with project goals.

  • Senior Software Engineer at PerfectServe, Inc.
    Mar 2016 - Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Strategic Legacy Conversion: Led architectural efforts to successfully transform a legacy application into a cutting-edge Angular-powered platform, ensuring a seamless transition. • Upgrade Roadmap: Pioneered the development roadmap for elevating an AngularJS application to Angular 7, driving technological advancement and modernization. • Practitioner Communication: Conceptualized and developed the "Practitioner" application, fostering seamless communication between nurses and physicians, enhancing healthcare collaboration. • End-to-End Technical Ownership: Directed the entire software development lifecycle, encompassing research, coding, meticulous debugging, and comprehensive code refactoring. • Advanced Technology Stack: Leveraged advanced technologies, including AngularJS, Angular 7, PrimeNG, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and SCSS, to craft state-of-the-art interfaces. • Agile Excellence: Operated within an Agile framework, engaging in daily standups and orchestrating two-week sprints, ensuring rapid development cycles and adaptability. • Quality Assurance and Code Excellence: Assumed responsibility for daily task completion, submission for rigorous Quality Assurance, and conducted in-depth code reviews to maintain top-tier code quality.