Neftali Cespedes Passaic, NJ | 201-397-2183 | neftalicespedes@ymail.com LinkedIn | Github | Blog | Portfolio SOFTWARE ENGINEER Full Stack Web Developer with experience in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript based programming and a background in sales. I discovered web development through a desire to build trading bots to improve the efficiency of my stock market purchases. I possess strong skills in project management/planning, collaboration, decision making under pressure, and written and verbal communication, which helps companies operate more efficiently and drives bottom-line performance. TECHNICAL SKILLS Ruby on Rails, Ruby, ActiveRecord, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, React.js, Postman, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Github, Npm, Ubuntu, Chrome Developer Tools TECHNICAL PROJECTS [not so] FUNgible - Github | Demo This web application is a mock NFT marketplace where users can engage with each collection and sign-up for waitlists. ● Built the backend with Ruby on Rails and the frontend with React.js framework. ● Generated images on OpenAI, seeded the data and tailored it for an easy user experience. ● Created a review section with Bootstrap for users to interact with each collection. ● Utilized Reactstrap for a uniform aesthetic throughout the entire web application. Motive-8 - Github | Demo This web app provides users with a random motivational quote and allows them to create and favorite different quotes. ● Navigate through Active Record and Sinatra to establish a functional backend. ● Fetched from an API, parsed the data and formatted it into tiles using CSS. ● CRUD functionality that persists on the backend database (local). Weeabuu Bookmarker - Github | Demo This web application allows users to bookmark their favorite manga or anime. Also provides recommendations for users. ● Built using React, HTML, and CSS. ● Fetched from an API and housed in a local database. ● Created a single-page application with routes for a smooth user experience. ● Integrated a bookmark feature with CRUD functionality. EXPERIENCE iBuy Homes Swiftly, LLC , Ypsilanti, Michigan 11/2020 - Present Founder (remote) ● Discover potential opportunities by filtering through data and tailoring a sales pitch for that particular client. ● Market and advertise properties to Real Estate investors/ developers. ● Network and maintain relationships with investors and Real Estate developers through Facebook groups. Univet Optical Technologies, New York, New York Business Development Specialist 11/2019 - 11/2020 ● Developed relationships with lead dentists, surgeons, directors of faculty, and hospital board members. ● Managed a book of existing clients, annual budgets, and grew the overall book of business for the region. ● Created a self-made CRM utilizing Microsoft Excel. Worldwide Express, Newark, New Jersey Account Executive 09/2017 - 11/2019 ● Expanded the book of business to over 70 accounts, generating over $1 Million in revenue and $200,000 in margin. ● Generated new leads creatively, set/ran all appointments, on-boarded new clients, and serviced life of the account. ● Presented best logistical options for businesses to streamline overall operations. EDUCATION Flatiron School, New York, New York Full Stack Web Development, Ruby on Rails and JavaScript program 08/ 2022 - 12/2022 William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts in Criminology 12/ 2014 Minor: Business Administration