Hi, my name is Jay Crouch
I'm a Full-Stack Web Developer with Expertise in Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js, and More - Your Ideal Contract Partner
Top-Quality Ruby on Rails Contract Work - From Refactoring Legacy Apps to Building Large-Scale APIs
About Me
Jay Crouch
As an experienced engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails Contract work, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any project. From simple web sites to complex systems, I have delivered countless solutions for solo founders, startups, digital agencies, and Silicon Valley tech companies.
My portfolio includes designing large-scale APIs, refactoring badly broken legacy applications, and helping to scale thehonestcompany.com to a $2B valuation. I am comfortable working independently or as part of a team in a small startup or large enterprise environment. As a skilled communicator, I excel at gathering and clarifying requirements, managing expectations, and delivering on time.
My code is fast, clean, and maintainable, and I create intuitive and scalable solutions. I am well-versed in best practices and am a champion of design patterns, ensuring that my work is of the highest quality.
Overall, I offer a unique blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong communication abilities, making me a valuable asset to any team looking for a Ruby on Rails Contract expert.
Skills
Web Developement
Whether you need a generalist or require expertise in a specific area, I have the skills and experience to deliver top-quality results. My proficiency in RoR and NodeJS enables me to develop powerful backend systems that are secure and easy to manage. My knowledge of React, AngularJS, and jQuery allows me to create engaging, responsive, and user-friendly front-end interfaces. My experience with GraphQL and GRPC enables me to craft API solutions that are both efficient and flexible.
Product Development
Need help turning your idea into a successful product? I am familiar with agile methodologies, and I can guide you through the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch. With my knowledge of UI/UX design and information architecture, I can ensure that your product is intuitive, user-friendly, and meets your business needs.
Software Architecture
I can help you design a software solution that scales as your business scales, or fix a poorly designed system that is already failing. I have extensive experience in software architecture, and I excel at identifying intelligent software solutions leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, microservices, and machine learning. I also have extensive experience with both NoSQL and relational databases, including SQL databases.
My Experience
ScopeAR
Augmented reality remote assistance for enterprise
Designed, implemented and refactored APIs, micro-services, and CMS (React front-end)
Tech: Rails • Team Size: 30 • Org Size: 100 • Funding: $10m+ mil. • Valuation: $30 mil
Steadipay
Consumer debt management (Fintech)
Designed and implemented primary product with Rails & React.
Tech: Rails • Team Size: 4 • Org Size: 6 • Funding: $1mil
The Honest Company
Wellness CPG/E-commerce company founded by Jessica Alba
Served in core architecture group to reduce tech debt and implement best practices
Designed and implemented APIs that powered 2 business units
Tech: Rails • Team Size: 60 • Org Size: 500 • Funding: $500m+ mil. • Valuation: $2 bil
Go Moment
SaaS provider of messaging technology for the hospitality industry.
Designed, implemented and launched 6 separate products
Built and led distributed team (8 engineers, 1 PM, 1 QA
Designed and implemented APIs & integrations with dozens of large enterprise hotelier groups (Hilton, Marriot, etc.)
Partnered with IBM Watson AI to create an automated messaging bot (before machine learning was widely available)
Tech: Rails • Team Size: 16 • Org Size: 50 • Funding: $4m+ mil. • Valuation: $18 mil.
Deals That Matter
Groupon-like e-commerce supporting causes and charities
Designed, implemented and launched primary product in 90 days
Built and led technical team (4 engineers, 1 designer, 1 dev ops, 1 PM, 1 QA)
Scaled system to support millions of concurrent users
Tech: Rails • Team Size: 8 • Org Size: 50 • Funding: $2.5m+ mil
Tools and Technlologies
Ruby on Rails (RoR), React, NodeJS, AngularJS, jQuery, GraphQL, GRPC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Analytics, Git, Heroku, Circle CI, Docker, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL Server, SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo, Unix, Linux, Mac, Windows, PHP, Python, Java, Vue.js, Ember.js, Backbone.js, Django, Express, Firebase, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Jenkins, Travis CI, Chef, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Terraform, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, React Native, Ionic, OpenGL, DirectX, Hadoop, MapReduce, Tableau, Power BI.
