Zakary Howard

As an AWS Cloud Developer, I specialize in building and maintaining serverless applications using AWS CDK and AWS SAM with TypeScript. My role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency. I have hands-on experience working with AWS Lambda, SQS queues, DynamoDB, and supporting infrastructure components such as IAM roles, policies, and permissions. I design and implement robust event-driven architectures, integrating AWS services seamlessly. Additionally, I focus on best practices for CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and troubleshooting AWS applications, ensuring smooth deployments and minimal downtime. My work often includes optimizing performance, refining access controls, and improving automation to streamline cloud operations. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my expertise to build resilient, scalable cloud applications that drive business impact.

As a Frontend Development Consultant, I specialized in enhancing user interfaces for major e-commerce platforms, notably Ellos, and contributed to digital solutions for SAAB. My role involved collaborating closely with a diverse team of developers, which enriched my skills in various development methodologies. This position also provided me with extensive opportunities to hone my communication abilities, crucial in navigating the complexities of large-scale corporate environments. Additionally, I conducted several presentations on frontend development, sharing my expertise and insights with peers and stakeholders.

My first time working with a product company, my day-to-day was developing intuitive interfaces that effectively presented data through graphs and tables, enhancing user experience and decision-making. Working within a small, agile team, I shouldered significant responsibilities, showcasing adaptability and leadership. Notably, I spearheaded the development of a highly successful product during the pandemic, I learnt so much about how to rapidly innovate while incorporating direct client feedback. This experience was pivotal in honing my skills in responsive development and client-led feature creation.

At the start of my career as a Software Developer, I joined a small yet dynamic company specializing in creating custom digital solutions for diverse clients. A significant aspect of my role involved closely collaborating with graphic designers to develop a user-friendly and visually appealing homepage for a California-based company and contributing to innovative projects for an online advertising firm. This experience not only laid a solid foundation in software development for me but also honed my skills in interdisciplinary teamwork, ensuring the seamless integration of aesthetic design with functional solutions.