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Braden Napier

Senior Fullstack Engineer

📞 (323) 360-8787

React, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes, Blockchain

Fullstack Engineer with 14+ years of experience building highly-secure applications at scale. Special expertise with React, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes, and Blockchain. Strong focus on best practices to build highly-secure applications with automated CI/CD pipelines, observability solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborative and self-starting problem-solver with a continuous learning mindset.

Braden Napier's Email Addressbradynapier@gmail.com
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Braden Napier's LocationFort Myers, FL
Braden Napier's work experience at IDEX

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

IDEX

01/2018 - 10/2024 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Core Technical Leader as the second engineer at IDEX, a prominent decentralized exchange. Implemented automated cloud architecture using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog, and Elastic Stack for secure and reliable deployments along with A/B testing functionality.

  • Developed the exchange.idex.io UI components library and landing pages using React/Next.js
  • Led infrastructure modernization using Infrastructure as Code via Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes (EKS). Achieving highly-available automated deployments from an otherwise manual process while strengthening security posture
  • Designed and implemented automated CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI/Github Actions, integrated with Datadog/Elastic Stack for comprehensive observability and monitoring
  • Built IDEX's public & private REST API architecture & application code, supporting 10M+ daily transactions, with comprehensive API documentation and developer resources
  • Managed technical recruitment and onboarding initiatives, building a strong engineering team while establishing robust development practices
React
TypeScript
AWS
Terraform
Kubernetes
Cloudflare
Redis
Blockchain
Braden Napier's work experience at Nano Cryptocurrency

Consulting Engineer

Nano Cryptocurrency

01/2018 - 07/2018 · 7 mos (contract)

  • Developed and launched an interactive React application to present their roadmap and boost public visibility
  • Maintained overall infrastructure with a focus on security and performance
  • Engaged to resolve their blockchain codebase to fix bugs and enhance scalability
  • Collaborated with ecosystem developers to establish initial third-party partnerships, driving growth
TypeScript
React
AWS
Blockchain
Project Management
Braden Napier's work experience at Dash Automation, LLC

Co-Founder & Lead Developer

Dash Automation, LLC

01/2014 - 06/2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Developed an early React-based Cloud Operating System in use by thousands of retailers & integrators worldwide
  • Accounted for over 50% of custom product integrations for URC products
  • Created a suite of powerful custom observability solutions for real-time diagnosis of field issues
  • Designed end-user experiences for in-wall touchscreens, mobile applications, and web interfaces
Leadership
React
Flow Types
AWS
Braden Napier's work experience at Presinium Technologies, Inc.

Founder

Presinium Technologies, Inc.

06/2010 - 06/2018 · 8 yrs

  • Built a successful Home Automation & Custom Integration company, selling & installing high-end custom systems for end-users
  • Maintained consistent growth and profitability over 8 years, with multiple teams of installers and programmers in the field daily
Leadership
Sales
Embedded Systems
Braden Napier's work experience at Universal Remote Control (URC)

Developer & Training Coordinator

Universal Remote Control (URC)

09/2010 - 09/2015 · 5 yrs

  • Worked to create then implement product specifications for upcoming products & software
  • Developed and authored all internal training content and the intranet for URC dealers and programmers
  • Presented major training events nationwide for thousands of dealers, teaching programming & sales techniques
  • Built custom applications on embedded hardware for use with URC products & 3rd parties (Sonos, Apple TV, etc)
Training
JavaScript
PHP
Embedded Systems