Colt McLaughlin, Online Resume

Colt McLaughlin  FullStack developer | Blockchain | AI & Data | AWS
[email protected] 
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I work as a Fullstack Developer, building websites and applications. I handle both the Frontend and Backend parts, making sure they work well together. I enjoy using different programming languages and working with databases. Learning new technologies excites me, and I’m always looking for ways to improve my skills. My aim is to provide high-quality solutions that satisfy my clients.
Experience:
🏆 Full Stack: Frontend, Backend, Database, DevOps (10 years)
🏆 Blockchain: Solidity, Rust, Cosmwasm, Web3, Dapp (5 years)
🏆 Trading: Crypto Coins & Tokens, Bot (4 years)
🏆 AI: NLP, OpenAI/ChatGPT (4 years)
🏆 Data extraction: Scraping, Crawling, API (7 years)
🏆 Data analytics: Python, R (3 years)
🏆 Data visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Looker (1 years)
🏆 50+ Satisfied Clients Worldwide
What sets me apart:
✦ I take ownership of projects. I don't just code; I own projects. 
✦ I maintain active communication with clients at every stage. 
✦ I deliver production-level, clean, and efficient code. 
✦ I am self-driven; I always take initiative.
𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬❓ Let's chat about how I can transform and implement your vision.

Skills

Frontend Development
Next.js, React, HTML, CSS
DevOps
AWS, GCP, Azure, Vercel, Heroku
AI Development
Python, Flask, Django
Data Analytics
Use Python, R, other platform
Backend Dvelopment
Javascript, Typescript, Python
Blockchain Development
Solidity, Rust, Golang
Data Extraction
Scraping, Crawling, API (Python, Javascript)
Data Visulization
Looker, Tableau, Power BI, ...

Professional Experience

Full Stack Developer, Freelancer

- Seamlessly integrated React and Next.js in the frontend with Python and JavaScript-driven AI, data analytics, and Solidity, Rust, Golang-powered blockchain backends, markedly boosting system functionality and output.
- Conceptualized and engineered over 10 diversified projects in realms such as sports analytics, WebGL developments, trading algorithms, and Web3 applications, propelling technological innovation and user engagement.

06/2020 – 07/2024Remote, Contract

- Performed comprehensive data analysis and visualization on the operational metrics of over 15 companies using Python and R, furnishing crucial insights that informed strategic decisions.

- Implemented successful data extraction techniques on more than 20 websites, adeptly harvesting vital data for in-depth analysis and insightful reporting.

- Spearheaded the development of an array of AI-driven solutions, most notably devising 5+ chatbots tailored for enhanced user interactions and service experience.

- Innovated a trading recommendation bot utilizing Python, which significantly enhanced user investment strategies with an impressive accuracy rate of 80% in predictive analytics.

Full Stack Developer, Cross-court

•Engineered and launched Cross-court as a key member of a cross-functional team at Cross-Court Company, utilizing React for frontend development and Ruby on Rails for backend integration.
•Increased user engagement by 30% within the first quarter post-launch through seamless integration of Stripe for payment processing and ActiveCampaign for CRM, enhancing customer retention.

04/2020 – 12/2023Remote, Part-time

•Optimized performance by implementing PostgreSQL for database management and leveraging AWS S3 for scalable storage solutions, resulting in a 20% improvement in application load times.

•Streamlined communication by integrating SendGrid for email and Sonar for SMS, elevating customer response rates by 25%.

•Drove data-driven decision-making by incorporating Amplitude for product analytics, enabling the team to identify and capitalize on key user behavior trends, leading to a 15% increase in conversion rates.

•Successfully deployed the application on Heroku, ensuring 99.9% uptime, crucial for a startup aiming to establish reliability in early market penetration.

•Successfully developed a web scraping project that extracted product information for over 5,000 sports items from various online shops, enhancing the database for improved inventory management and product analysis.

Full Stack Blockchain Developer, Pallet Exchange

- Developed a dApp using CosmWasm, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement and a 20% reduction in transaction costs.
- Engineered a platform ensuring compatibility between Cosmos-related networks and crypto wallets, successfully resolved 100% of dependency issues on the testnet.

04/2019 – 03/2020Remote, Full-time

- Designed custom chain modules deviating from traditional economic inflation models to create an incentivized smart contract platform, resulting in a 25% improvement in transaction throughput.

- Collaborated closely with dApp developers, validators, and team members for a seamless workflow, successfully launched the mainnet within 6 months.

FullStack Developer, Coinsbaron

•Successfully accelerated the website performance by 60% at Coinsbaron by adopting React and Next.JS for front-end development, enhancing user experience substantially.
•Optimized the coding structure and improved code efficiency by 25%, facilitated by my robust coding and perfect website building skills.

02/2018 – 03/2019Remote, Full-time

•Reinforced the company's database security through proficient use of Cloudflare, resulting in a 75% diminution in cyber threats and attacks.

•Leveraged the utility of Node.JS in backend development, contributing to an increase in data process efficiency by 50%.

•Integrated real time communication for users on the platform via Socket.IO, leading to a 40% rise in user engagement and interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc), University of Toronto

•During my time at the University of Toronto, I developed a strong foundation in computer science and discovered my passion for full-stack development in 2015.
•I began coding and focused on mastering JavaScript and Python.

2014 – 2018

•My front-end development experience includes using React to create dynamic user interfaces, while I utilized Node.js and Django for back-end development, enabling me to build robust and scalable web applications.

•This comprehensive skill set has equipped me with the tools to tackle complex software challenges and contribute effectively to development projects.