Tyler La Fronz

Software Architect, API, List & Web3

Architected and delivered innovative solutions at the forefront of media technology. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in designing, building, and scaling complex software systems, focusing on APIs, Forbes List, and Web3 technologies. Adept at identifying and implementing next-generation solutions to drive business growth and enhance user experience.

• Architected and led the development of robust, scalable APIs that power the website, serving millions of users concurrently.

• Successfully mentored and coached junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.

• Championed the adoption of microservices architecture, improving agility, maintainability, and resilience of Forbes' technology stack.

• Pioneered new standards through weekly meetings of Engineering, DevOps, QA, and Security leaderships.

Software Architect, Crypto & Web3

Designed and Built Highly Scalable, Secure, and Reliable Web Applications using various technologies on the Google Cloud Platform.

• Led a distributed team of Forbes employees and Consultants.

• Designed and built Forbes Digital Assets and other related products.

• Collaborated with Stakeholders at all levels to ensure their thoughts and ideas were reflected in the design and implementation of the application.

• Guided new team members through the implementation of the systems.

• Improved Code Quality through code Reviewed and error handling.

• Provided technical support to the team, including Production Error Handling and Troubleshooting of the systems.

• Performed Code Review for all Go code at Forbes.

Lead Applications Developer

Lead a team of 18 developers focusing on 3 separate applications. Worked closely with my counterparts to ensure new deliverables would be completed on time, and be ready for integration testing.

• Point person on security matters involving the team.

• Further secured the application using new industry standards.

• Partnered with my counterparts to coordinate enterprise-wide end to end testing

Intermediate Application Developer

Top DevOps Engineer on the team of application developers. Collaborate with other teams to ensure the on-time deployment of secure web applications running in three Kubernetes clusters.

• Orchestrated cross-team deployments Google Cloud.

• Developed and implemented policies and processes for DevOps Pipeline.

• Spearheaded the inclusion of new development languages and technologies.

Software Developer II

Collaborate with the product owner and management ensuring on-time delivery of features as Full-stack Web Application Developer using Spring Boot and Java.

• Cut costs by aiding in current application rework.

• Supported a subset of the team as Scrum Master.

• Designed and developed applications using BigQuery and Kubernetes.

Software Developer I

Performed as Full-stack Web Application Developer using Spring, OpenShift, Java, and JavaScript. Collaborated with global coworkers and consultants remotely. Designed and implemented rebuilds for operational applications to control and monitor packages.

• Enhanced package controls by reworking an internal application.

• Created and employed improved DevOps processes.

• Earned recognition from leadership and promotion.