Carl Paldeng

Reduced database query latency by ~40% by implementing advanced PostgreSQL indexing and optimizing SQL queries for the employee portal, ensuring sub-200ms response times for payroll data auditing.
Achieved 100% data integrity for internal compliance by architecting a tamper-proof Audit Log API using Node.js and Express.js to track all workforce modifications.
Accelerated frontend data rendering by 30% through efficient API integration with React.js, creating a real-time dashboard for seamless workforce management.

Boosted organic search traffic by ~25% by executing technical SEO enhancements (meta-tagging, schema markup) and optimizing site architecture for better crawling indexability.
Cut infrastructure downtime to nearly 0% (99.9% uptime) by migrating and rightsizing web resources on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring consistent availability during high-traffic periods.
Reduced developer onboarding time by 30% by standardizing technical documentation and implementing a structured Agile workflow for the development team.

Improved Core Web Vitals (LCP) scores by over 50% for key clients (e.g., RE/MAX Gold) by conducting Lighthouse audits, eliminating render-blocking resources, and implementing aggressive caching policies.
Resolved 100% of assigned critical bugs (80+ tickets) across multiple sprints, covering cross-browser compatibility fixes and responsive layout adjustments using Jira for tracking.
Decreased manual deployment errors by 90% by establishing a strict "Plan, Do, Check, Act" rollout process, utilizing staging environments to validate 100% of changes before production.
Enhanced site maintainability by 40% by developing custom PHP/Laravel themes instead of relying on heavy page builders, resulting in cleaner codebases and faster edit turnarounds

Accelerated design-to-dev handoff by 30% by creating pixel-perfect high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, ensuring 100% alignment between visual requirements and code implementation.
Increased mobile user retention by ~15% by applying Responsive Web Design best practices, ensuring optimal viewing experiences across 10+ distinct device viewports.

Slashed system boot times by 20% for clients by engineering custom PowerShell scripts to harden Windows Registry settings and disable non-critical background services.
Reduced network latency (ping) by ~15% for competitive gaming clients by optimizing TCP/IP network stack configurations and adjusting peripheral polling rates.

Increased viewer retention rates by ~20% for client channels by producing fast-paced, high-engagement edits using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Cut post-production turnaround time by 30% by establishing efficient proxy workflows and reusable motion graphics templates in DaVinci Resolve.

Startup Developer

Sereia Scholarship