JB

Resume

My professional experience and qualifications

Summary

A versatile Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications using React, Node.js, and Python. Unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen, with 8+ years in sales and business development. Proven track record of leading teams, delivering projects on time, and driving revenue growth. This duality positions me as someone who doesn’t just build platforms—I also understand how to monetize them, sell them, and communicate their value at every level. Seeking to leverage technical skills and business insight in a challenging development or technical sales role.

Key Strengths

  • Full-stack development with modern JavaScript & Python frameworks, leveraging AI
  • Cloud architecture and AWS services implementation
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
  • Revenue generation and client relationship management

Technical Experience

Lead Engineer

Poduca

Sep 2024 - Present

London (Remote)

  • Architected and developed core platform features using React/Node.js, and Python Django Rest Framework.
  • Led feature design process from conception through development, including feasibility analysis.
  • Collaborated directly with CEO and investors to align technical roadmap with business objectives.
  • Developed automated tools that improved producers' efficiency and reduced time to podcast completion.
  • Bridged technical and business teams, translating complex requirements into actionable development tasks.

Python Educator

DCI Academy

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

Berlin (Remote)

  • Created and implemented comprehensive Python programming courses tailored for career changers.
  • Guided over 15 students over 12 months, achieving an 88% completion rate.
  • Instructed on modern development practices, including OOP, functional programming, and cloud technologies.
  • Equipped students for real-world development challenges with hands-on projects and detailed code reviews.

Fullstack Developer

Stealth (Freelancer Group)

Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Various Clients - Berlin

  • Successfully delivered 15+ projects, including e-commerce platforms and business applications.
  • Built responsive React applications with Node.js backends and integrated payment systems.
  • Created wireframes and prototypes using Figma, improving user engagement.
  • Refactored legacy codebases and migrated applications to modern cloud platforms.

Business Development Experience

Senior Sales Marketing Exec

ResearchGate GmbH

Nov 2016 - May 2019

Berlin

  • Managed high-value enterprise client portfolios and drove strategic revenue initiatives.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies that enhanced customer engagement and retention.
  • Established partnerships with stakeholders, contributing to organisational growth.

Project Manager

Quandoo GmbH

Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

Berlin

  • Spearheaded UK market expansion, establishing remote sales operations and growing client base.
  • Redesigned commission structures, increasing team productivity by 60% in the first month.
  • Developed and executed training programs for international sales teams.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)

Backend

Node.js, Express.js, Python, Django, Django REST Framework, Flask, FastAPI

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), CI/CD pipelines, Docker basics

Databases & Data Science

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL, NoSQL, ORM/ODM, Pandas, NumPy

Business & Soft Skills

Project Management & Agile Methodologies, Sales Strategy & Client Acquisition, Team Leadership & Mentoring, Public Speaking & Presentation, Negotiations in a Business Environment, Customer/User Behaviour mapping, Trend Spotting, Cross-cultural Communication

Education

AWS re/Start Cloud Practitioner

DCI Academy | 2022-2023

  • Comprehensive cloud computing certification program (600 hours).
  • Covered Cloud Foundations, Security, Networking, and Database Services.
  • Mastered Well-Architected Framework and Systems Operations.

Full-Stack Web Development

DCI Academy | 2020-2021

  • Vocational training in modern web development (1,200+ hours).
  • Focused on JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js.
  • Learned REST APIs, Authentication, Database Design, and Agile Project Management.

Design Thinking Certification

Open University | 2019

  • Human-centered design principles.
  • Creative problem-solving methodologies.
  • Engineering design applications.