Robert Kruger

Software Engineer @ Wpromote

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

About

I am a software developer. I am also a Marine Corp Veteran who served this country for over 4 years with an honorable discharge. As a veteran with almost 4 years of college, a yearlong coding bootcamp, 2 years of personal coding, and multiple personal projects, I am able to bring to life all sides of development. My military experience provides skills such as: leadership, team building, strong under pressure, fast learner, and dedicated. Both my education and military experience define the kind of developer I am. I dedicate to the process, constantly grow, enhance my teammates, and lead my peers by example. All of this allows me to have confidence in my capabilities with frontend, backend, and fullstack development. I am a dedicated learner who loves to dive deep into current technologies in demand. I love to learn and grow as a developer and a person. My journey has been long, filled with a lot of detours along the way to find my passion. I would love to share it with you sometime! Professional Skills: - Front End: JavaScript, React, Redux, HTML, CSS - Back End: NodeJS, Express.JS, Python, JavaScript, Flask - Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL - Development & Deployment: Git, GitHub, Gitbash, cmd terminal, Heroku Along with the mentioned professional skills, I have a good understanding of JSON validation, JSON web token, HTTP requests, Client and Server communication, AGILE fundamentals, SCRUM processes, Git, Relational databases, and database querying. #vetsintech #softwaredeveloper #frontend #backend #fullstack

Experience

  • Wpromote (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Software Engineer
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    • Junior Software Developer
      Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Delivery Driver at Wayfair
    Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 · 6 mos

  • Student at Springboard
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Designed full stack application using Python, Flask and PostgreSQL that allows users to interact with Lord of The Rings information based upon books, movies, and characters. Data was retrieved from a third party API. - Created Front end experience for a prebuilt back end provided by springboard developers. Front End was built using JavaScript, React, Redux. Users were provided with the ability to login/register for a profile and search and apply to jobs by company name or job title. - Developed a full stack application utilizing languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, React, Redux, Node, Express, and PostgreSQL. This application provides users the opportunity to research generic and detailed information on recipes, menus, ingredients, grocery products, as well a few other user related features. Data was retrieved from a thrid party API. - Worked on multiple assessments utilizing languages/frameworks such as Python, Flask, JavaScript, React, Redux, Node, Express, and PostgreSQL databases.

  • Military Service at Marine Corps Recruiting
    Aug 2010 - Jun 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    - Worked as a team to ensure 100% efficiency in all capacities. - Cross trained in multiple disciplines to ensure flexibility at all time. - Lead junior Marines by displaying correct professionalism and embodying Marine Corp standards. - Managed over $10,000 of personal gear over a four year period ensuring quality was maintained. - Proudly served overseas in a combat role during 2 tours.