Patrick Puga | Software Engineer

About Me

Greetings! I'm Patrick, a dedicated software engineer currently residing in the vibrant city of Denver, CO. Originally hailing from the Sun City of El Paso, TX, my unwavering passion for technology has driven my journey.

My fascination with software ignited during my high school days when I embarked on a project to program a clock using Visual Basic. This early experience laid the foundation for my educational path, leading me to achieve both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas El Paso. My passion for software and technology has been my motivation in my professional career.

These are some of the technologies that currently use:

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
React
React-Native
GraphQL
Node
AWS

Where I've Worked

Sr. Software Engineer @ Nutrien

Feb 2021 - Present

Deliver high-quality, robust production ready code that plays a pivotal role in improving client experiences across a diverse range of projects
Debug code, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to ensure functionality and client satisfaction
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers, and fellow software engineers, translating concepts into production-ready solutions
Proactively provide leadership within the engineering department through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and fostering a culture of continuous learning
Participate in daily stand-ups and weekly refinement sessions as well as architectural design meetings

Software Developer @ Kiliuda Consulting LLC

Mar 2014 - 2021

Developing a new application (Saas) for law enforcement deconfliction (determining when law enforcement are conducting events in close proximity to one another).
Designed and implemented app frontend using React, MobX.
Created custom React starter with Webpack that is being used for future React apps significantly reducing development time.
Developed backend microservice APIs for user search, pick lists, and geolocation using .NET framework, migrating from the previous monolithic architecture.
Implemented a location microservice that leveraged Apache’s Solr search engine geospatial capability, vastly increasing the speed over the original applications use of SQL stored procedures.
Promoted unit testing for all new development ensuring future applications would be on track for CI/CD (continuous integration, continuous deployment) migration.
Assisted a separate team with the refactoring of a React application, guiding them on best practices and helping split the code into reusable components reducing bugs and increasing future maintainability.

Applications Engineer @ Micron Technology, Inc.

Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

Provided technical expertise and worked directly with customers integrating Micron’s technology into their prototypes.
Assisted in the development and testing of Micron’s POP iPhone 4 pico projector mobile app identifying several major issues.
Programmed custom scripts for automated display testing (assembly language and MATLAB scripting) dramatically increasing the number of devices tested.
Authored technical notes for display scaling, memory access/programming, and thermal design considerations allowing customers to more quickly develop prototypes.

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