Andris S.

Backend Developer

Andris is a seasoned Backend Developer with over 15 years of commercial experience, specializing in Ruby on Rails. He has a strong track record of turning ideas into robust, high-impact applications and optimizing complex workflows.

One of his key achievements was leading the development of a fitness and nutrition online course platform with a small team of 2–3 developers. The platform grew from launch to over 1,000 active monthly users, and Andris leveraged AI to automate 90% of the administrative workflow for generating product purchase lists.

With a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experience, Andris consistently delivers reliable solutions that streamline operations and create meaningful impact for end users.

Main expertise

  • Ruby on Rails
    Ruby on Rails 11 years
  • Rspec
    Rspec 10 years
  • REST API
    REST API 8 years

Other skills

  • ElasticSearch
    ElasticSearch 6 years
  • JavaScript
    JavaScript 6 years
Andris

Andris S.

Latvia

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Employment

  • Software Engineer

    Taurus Digital - 2 years 4 months

    • Created and implemented a fitness and nutrition online platform.
    • Led the integration of AI-driven automation for the platform, reducing processing times by 90% and significantly improving user experience and internal project management efficiency.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
    • Ruby Ruby
    • Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails
    • CSS CSS
    • Rspec Rspec
    • Project Management
    • Capistrano Capistrano
    • SCSS SCSS
    • Digital Ocean Digital Ocean
    • API
    • REST API REST API
    • HTML / CSS

  • Software engineer

    Workday - 5 years 7 months

    • Optimized cloud-based systems at Workday, improving API caching to boost performance by 50%, which enabled seamless integration for systems serving thousands of users worldwide.
    • Optimized database queries and implemented complex dashboard caching for the overview page, reducing database load by 30% and improving page loading time from 2–3 seconds to under 1 second.
    • Designed and developed scalable web applications, ensuring security and performance on the Ruby on Rails platform.
    • Enhanced platform integration with external systems using REST API and GraphQL, improving collaboration and data flow.
    • Implemented authorization solutions, including SSO, and added metrics for resiliency and auditing, strengthening security and compliance.
    • Integrated AI-driven automation into contract lifecycle processes, optimizing workflows and efficiency.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
    • Ruby Ruby
    • Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails
    • AWS AWS
    • ElasticSearch ElasticSearch
    • Redis Redis
    • HTML HTML
    • CSS CSS
    • Rspec Rspec
    • Project Management
    • GraphQL GraphQL
    • Postman Postman
    • Figma Figma
    • REST API REST API

  • Software Developer

    Freelance - 6 years 10 months

    Celebration Venue Booking Platform – kukurukuku.lv

    • Launched an online booking solution with integrated calendar functionality and a user-friendly design.
    • Delivered a seamless service for celebration venue reservations, improving accessibility and customer experience.

    Sport & Nutrition Platform for Fitness Coach

    • Built a subscription-based platform for personal fitness services, integrating automated payment processing and user dashboards.
    • Enhanced client experience through personalized dashboards and streamlined service access, increasing client retention.

    Thermaflex Insulation Pipe Calculator

    • Designed an interactive calculation platform for manufacturing clients, improving calculation accuracy and user adoption.
    • Integrated secure payment systems and delivered the solution using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • JavaScript JavaScript
    • Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails
    • Project Management
    • SCSS SCSS
    • REST API REST API

  • Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

    SCOUT RFP - 4 years

    • Developed scalable and secure web applications for a cloud-based procurement platform, improving scalability, data integration, and reporting.
    • Led the design and feature development of web applications on the Ruby on Rails platform.
    • Enhanced platform scalability and reporting by integrating with data visualization systems such as PowerBI and Tableau.
    • Strengthened code quality and development standards, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

    Technologies:

    • Technologies:
    • Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails
    • Rspec Rspec
    • Project Management
    • REST API REST API

Education

  • MSc.Computer Science

    University of Latvia · 2010 - 2012

  • BSc.Computer Science

    University of Latvia · 2008 - 2010

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