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Ralph Dugue

(201) 503-4408 | rdugue1@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdugue | https://ralphdugue.com

Summary

Self-taught machine learning engineer and accomplished software engineer with 13 years of experience driving full-stack mobile and web development for fast-growing businesses. Proven ability to architect, build, and optimize scalable applications. Passionate about building solutions to empower marginalized communities and improve lives.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Kotlin, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, SQL
  • Frameworks/Libraries: Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, FastAPI, Next.js, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose
  • Cloud/Tools: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, etc.), GCP, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Google Colab, Android Studio, VS Code, Antigravity

Experience

Independent Software Engineering Consultant | MARCH 2017 - PRESENT

  • Developed client solutions: Consulted on serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Boto3, API Gateway) for various projects.
  • Created educational content: Authored articles and tutorials on data structures, algorithms, and Python development.
  • Built personal brand: Developed professional website with portfolio and blog (Next.js, Markdown).
  • Developed and published a parking assistance mobile app ( Google’s Gemini Pro API, Jetpack Compose, CameraX, and Kotlin Multiplatform).

Mobile Engineer | ActiveCampaign, LLC (Remote) | MAR 2021 - OCT 2022

  • Led architectural overhaul: Refactored data layer to Clean Architecture, improving maintainability and testability (Retrofit, Room/SQLDelight).
  • Enhanced accessibility: Updated login flow for seamless use with Android Voice Access, improving user experience (Jetpack Compose).
  • Drove user growth: Developed new features for feature parity with web app, increasing Android user base and app store ratings (MVI, Clean Architecture).
  • Reduced technical debt: Modernized dependency injection with Dagger Hilt, eliminating bugs and boilerplate code.
  • Managed releases: Led production deployments of Android app updates (GitLab, AWS, Firebase).

Android Engineer | FanReach, LLC (Remote) | APRIL 2018 - FEB 2021

  • Spearheaded Kotlin adoption: Successfully transitioned codebase to Kotlin-first, accelerating development and enabling modern Android practices.
  • Built white-label platform: Developed scalable, multi-tenant Android platform for professional sports teams and venues (AWS AppSync, Android SDK).
  • Implemented media features: Integrated live video/audio streaming for sporting events using ExoPlayer.
  • Delivered AI-powered chat: Created and integrated a chat client with AI capabilities into multiple apps (Kotlin, Coroutines).

Software Developer | Telco Equipment & Support Services (Remote) | AUG 2013 - MAR 2017

  • Built proof-of-concept apps: Showcased feasibility of Android for enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.
  • Extended Odoo platform: Developed custom modules for internal IT resource tracking (Python).
  • Developed web application: Created employee leave-tracking tool (Python, Boto3, AWS Lambda, jQuery, S3, Route53).

Education

BS, Computer Science - Computer Criminology | Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Certifications

Machine Learning Specialization - Stanford University & DeepLearning.AI

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Software Product Management Specialization - Coursera

Full Stack Web Development - Free Code Camp