Darren C.
About Darren C.
Darren C. is a Backend Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Wellth since 2024. He has a strong background in various technologies, including React, Vue, and multiple database systems, and has held positions at notable companies such as Age of Learning and Unstoppable Domains.
Work at Wellth
Darren C. currently serves as a Backend Engineer at Wellth, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on backend development, leveraging his expertise in various programming languages and frameworks. His work involves developing and maintaining applications that support Wellth's mission. The position is based in Los Angeles, California.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Wellth, Darren worked at several organizations in various engineering roles. He was a Software Engineer I at Age of Learning, Inc. for 8 months in 2020, and he also held the position of Junior Web Services Developer at the same company for 10 months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Full Stack Engineer at Unstoppable Domains from 2022 to 2023 and as a Software Engineer at OCTI, INC. from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Darren studied Computer Science at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2014 to 2017. He further enhanced his skills by completing the Advanced Software Engineering Immersive program at Hack Reactor. His expertise includes developing applications using React + Redux and Vue + Vuex frameworks, as well as a strong foundation in microservices and serverless architecture.
Technical Skills and Tools
Darren possesses a diverse skill set in software development, including proficiency in server-side and client-side technologies such as NodeJS + ExpressJS and HTML5/CSS3. He is experienced in utilizing databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Additionally, he employs various testing frameworks, including Mocha, Chai, and Jest, to ensure software quality. He also uses tools like Postman and Swagger.io for API development and documentation.
Teaching and Early Career
Darren's early career included a role as a Teaching Assistant at UC Berkeley Extension from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as a Software QA Analyst Trainee at SQAsquared for 4 months in 2017. His experience in these positions contributed to his foundational knowledge in software development and quality assurance.