About Me
Hi! I am Ranika Williams a
I'm a software engineer with a background in the medical field who successfully transitioned to the tech industry three years ago. Since then, I've been involved in various challenging and rewarding endeavors, including developing and designing full-stack applications, mobile development, DevOps infrastructure building and maintenance, and working in cloud-based environments. I've also had the pleasure of collaborating with exceptional professionals in the tech industry.
Lately, I've been focusing on cloud computing and actively engaging in real-world projects to enhance my practical knowledge and skills. I'm deeply passionate about learning new technologies and skills, and I find great satisfaction in solving problems with code. My journey in tech is fueled by curiosity, a love for learning, and the thrill of turning challenges into growth opportunities. When I am not writing code, you can find me deeply immersed in books, experimenting in the kitchen, or documenting life's little moments in my journal!
- Name: Ranika Williams
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Email: rnkwilliams07@gmail.com
- Website: www.ranikawilliams.com
- LinkedIn: Ranika Williams
Skills
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently. I am proficient in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby. I have experience building projects with React and Ruby on Rails. I am also familiar with Git for source control and have experience working with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Resume
Summary
Ranika Williams
Highly motivated Cloud/Software Engineer with a track record of developing full-stack web applications in cloud-based environments.
- Fort Worth, Texas
- rnkwilliams07@gmail.com
Education
Software Engineering
May 2019 - Jul 2020
Flatiron School, New York, NY
Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)
Apr 2024
Verify Credential ID: 474984188
Professional Experience
Software Development Engineer
Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
Flexe, Seattle, WA (Remote)
- Contributed as a full-stack engineer on the dynamic "Pack to Depart" team, delivering high-impact features for an omnichannel platform.
- Developed a self-service scheduling tool for warehouse operations, enabling 100+ clients to manage inventory efficiently using wave and batch scheduling, enhancing operational flexibility.
- Streamlined client support operations by building intuitive internal support tools with Ruby on Rails (ActiveAdmin), resulting in a 95% reduction in on-call issues for the development team.
- Implemented server scaling strategies in a cloud-based environment, reducing server downtime by 30% and enhancing web application performance.
- Engineered Android apps with Kotlin, optimizing performance and user experience.
- Contributed to developing and maintaining standard "run book" procedures for the engineering teams, fostering operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Enhanced system reliability by establishing metrics and alerting mechanisms for continuous monitoring and timely issue identification.
- Collaborated within Agile teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and support technical solutions using full-stack development tools and methodologies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Aug 2013 - Dec 2019
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Managed a fast-paced ambulatory clinic, overseeing 50+ patients daily and fostering a patient-focused environment across 7 clinics through effective team collaboration.
- Trained 20+ new clinical staff, improving patient safety and achieving 95% satisfaction in clinic surveys.
- Optimized office processes by managing medical software and workflows, leading to a 20% increase in efficiency and higher patient satisfaction.
