Alexander Garber
Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Full-Stack)
Frederick, MD • alexandergarber@gmail.com • (208) 920-9768
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Summary
Senior engineer who builds and ships product fast. Owns systems end-to-end (API → infra → deploy) and delivers reliably in high-velocity environments.
Skills
Ruby, Python • Rails, Django • PostgreSQL, PostGIS
Docker, CI/CD, Heroku • REST APIs • RSpec, E2E testing
Experience
Software Engineer — SideBy
Dec 2025 – Present
- Took core video feature from beta → global release (backend, sessions, video pipeline)
- Shipped 230+ PRs and 14 production releases in ~5 months
- Rebuilt badge/state system, eliminating data inconsistencies
- Owned releases (staging → prod) and production fixes
- Implemented lifecycle messaging + analytics (Customer.io)
Freelance Software Consultant
Safe Ride Foundation — 2025
- Built ride-sharing backend (Rails): auth, rides, payments, real-time updates
- Designed API + geolocation system (PostGIS, Google Maps)
- Deployed with Docker + CI/CD
Panhandle Door Inc — 2025
- Built internal tools for pricing + account workflows
- Improved dev workflows via automation + Docker
Backend Engineer — CallTrackingMetrics
2024 – 2025
- Built ETL pipelines (PostgreSQL → external APIs)
- Reduced onboarding time ~80% via automation
- Developed internal tooling to improve dev productivity
Earlier
Backend Developer & IT Manager — Panhandle Door (2022–2024)
Backend Developer — Chameleon Creator (2020–2021)
Test Automation — Profectus Group (2018–2020)
Education
University of Melbourne — B.A.
Deakin University — Certificate of Commercial Law