Alex Stovall
About Alex Stovall
Alex Stovall is a Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science and Architecture. He has successfully refactored an API microservice to significantly reduce business costs and has experience in developing and maintaining web applications.
Work at Purpose Financial
Alex Stovall currently serves as a Software Engineer at Purpose Financial, a position he has held since 2023 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In this role, he has contributed to significant projects, including the rebuilding of a legacy loan application and management system into a progressive web application utilizing Vue 3, Nuxt, Java, and Node.js. Prior to this role, he worked as a Frontend Developer at Purpose Financial from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing user interfaces and improving overall application performance.
Education and Expertise
Alex Stovall earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Western Governors University in 2023, completing his studies in 11 months. He also holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Maryland. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both software engineering and architectural principles, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to various technical challenges.
Background
Before his current role, Alex Stovall worked as a Student Web Developer at the University of Maryland from 2021 to 2022. In this position, he gained practical experience in web development while supporting the university's digital initiatives. His transition from a student role to a professional software engineering position reflects his commitment to advancing his technical skills and knowledge in the field.
Achievements
During his career, Alex Stovall has achieved notable milestones, including the refactoring of an API microservice that resulted in a 75% reduction in business costs. He has also implemented OKTA as a security framework for user and services authentication, enhancing the security posture of applications. Additionally, he has maintained Spring backend service API definitions using Swaggerhub, ensuring compliance with OpenAPI specifications, which is crucial for effective API management.