Ember Mills

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Professional Summary

Dynamic Senior Full Stack Engineer with 6+ years of experience building and maintaining full-stack applications across diverse technologies. Skilled in modernizing legacy systems, integrating headless CMS solutions, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Strong advocate for accessibility and clean code practices, focused on delivering reliable, scalable software.

Technical Skills

Languages
C#, Python, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Backend
.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, Django, Entity Framework
Frontend
React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Kendo UI
Data & APIs
SQL Server, REST, GraphQL, Salesforce
DevOps
Docker, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Hangfire, CI/CD
Tools
Postman, Swagger, Auth0, Google Search Console API, Cloudflare
Standards
WCAG 2.1/ARIA Accessibility, SOLID Principles

Professional Experience

Senior .NET React Developer Jan 2025 – Present
Integrity · St. Louis, MO
  • Maintained and enhanced React/Next.js components for enterprise applications, ensuring WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance
  • Worked with Django tools to process analytics and reporting tasks
  • Executed Python scripts on development and production servers to generate and update website content data
  • Deployed and maintained Dockerized applications via Docker Desktop for local and staging environments
  • Authored and maintained RESTful Web API endpoints; collaborated with backend and DevOps teams to improve scalability
  • Contributed to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, optimizing build and deployment workflows
.NET Developer Dec 2021 – Jan 2025
Pryor Learning · Kansas City, MO (Remote)
  • Upgraded an ASP.NET 4 application to .NET 6, rewriting legacy modules and reducing page load times by 40%
  • Developed learning path portals with ASP.NET Core, Vue.js, Kendo UI, and Angular Material to enhance user engagement
  • Authored and maintained Web API endpoints; documented endpoints in Postman and Swagger for internal and partner use
  • Replaced jQuery components with Vue.js, decreasing frontend bundle size and improving maintainability
  • Spearheaded frontend accessibility initiative, implementing WCAG 2.1 guidelines and ARIA attributes across key workflows
  • Utilized MS SQL to author SELECT statements powering data retrieval for authenticated users, including quiz results and personalized course information
Contract .NET Developer Jul 2017 – Apr 2020
Rose International · St. Louis, MO
  • Customized multitenant ASP.NET MVC applications, adding client-specific features using C# and JavaScript
  • Built and consumed REST APIs for third-party integrations, improving data exchange reliability by 30%
  • Refactored legacy code to adhere to SOLID principles, reducing technical debt and lowering maintenance costs
  • Utilized Kendo UI grids to develop intuitive admin dashboards, enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities
  • Maintained internal recruitment software, implementing updates and fixes to support HR workflows

Education

B.S. in Computer Science
University of Missouri–St. Louis
Expected 2026
Associate of Applied Science
St. Louis Community College
2025

Certifications

Salesforce Administrator
Full-Stack .NET Bootcamp · Centriq Training · 2021–2022