Derrik Fleming

Senior Software Engineer

(616) 403-1444 | derrik.fleming@gmail.com

Objective

Seeking to leverage expertise in cloud infrastructure and cross-platform mobile development to deliver scalable software solutions while advancing as a technical leader in innovative, collaborative environments focused on backend systems and mobile applications.

Skills

Core Technologies: Cloud Infrastructure, Mobile Development, API Design & Integration, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code
Languages: TypeScript, Dart, Java, Python, GraphQL, Kotlin, Swift
Mobile Frameworks: Flutter, React Native, Native iOS/Android Development
Backend Frameworks: Node.js, Express.js, Laravel, Serverless Functions
Web Frameworks: Vue.js, React, SvelteKit
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Firebase, Redis
Cloud & DevOps: AWS, AWS CDK, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
Mobile Tools: Xcode, Android Studio, Firebase, App Store Connect, Google Play Console
Certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner

Professional Experience

Mutually Human (formerly SpinDance) – Remote

Senior Software Engineer | Consultant, Cloud | Mobile | Backend Jan 2022 - Present

Software Engineer II | Consultant, Cloud | Mobile | Backend Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Served as a Software Engineer and Consultant, specializing in cloud infrastructure, mobile development, and backend systems on a variety of connected product systems (IoT)
Architected and deployed scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK with TypeScript, using Infrastructure as Code best practices
Built and designed RESTful and GraphQL API services
Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and React Native, achieving optimal code reuse across iOS and Android platforms
Engineered custom Flutter plugins integrating with native platform APIs for iOS and Android (e.g. CarPlay, Android Auto)
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline, automating testing, building, and deployment processes
Led Agile development practices including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives to ensure consistent delivery
Contributed to technical standards and best practices through active participation in Cloud and Mobile Engineering Guilds
Mentored junior developers through code reviews, some pair programming, and technical discussions
Provided technical consultation for client architecture decisions, scalability planning, and optimization
Contributed to development and design of IoT framework

Osborn Barr Paramore – Remote

Software Engineer, Web | Mobile Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

Developed scalable web applications using Vue.js, Laravel, and GraphQL with integrated CMS platforms (CraftCMS, Drupal)
Implemented Docker containerization strategies, substantially reducing development environment setup time
Built and maintained React Native mobile applications with focus on cross-platform compatibility
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to support mobile and web client applications
Participated in Agile methodologies ensuring consistent sprint delivery and stakeholder alignment

Independent Contractor – Remote

Software Engineer Consultant Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

Led ERP system modernization projects for manufacturing clients, improving operational efficiency through system integration
Developed real-time monitoring systems using WebSocket connections and event-driven architectures
Created custom API integrations between legacy systems and cloud-based solutions, ensuring seamless data migration
Implemented database optimization strategies that improved query performance

Westshore Design LLC – Holland, MI

Application Developer | Backend Engineer Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

Built full-stack applications using Vue.js, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MySQL with focus on scalable backend architecture
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs serving multiple client applications with proper authentication and rate limiting
Developed cross-platform desktop applications using Electron for internal process automation
Created real-time dashboards for production monitoring using WebSocket connections and event streaming
Contributed to IoT product development through native Android application development and backend API design
Implemented database schemas and optimization strategies for high-volume data processing

Software Development Intern May 2018 - Dec 2018

Supported ERP implementation and executed data migration strategies to Global Shop Solutions platform
Developed custom migration tools for legacy MS Access databases, ensuring 100% data integrity
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document system requirements and implement process improvements