I’m Raymond Jones. I’m a Software Engineer with ~4 years of experience working at EasyPost and Citibank. I have a 4-year degree in Computer Science from the University of Florda (Top 10 Public University in USA) with a 3.34 GPA.
As of May, I rank higher than 90% of Leetcoders. I can solve and implement algorithms very quickly, even the really hard ones.
I’ve developed a wide variety of highly scalable applications thanks to practicing how to use AWS and reading books like Designing Data Intensive Applications.
I focus on Backend, but I spent half of my career using React.Js and Angular.
I livestream myself programming on Twitch.tv and Youtube.com (Just search Raymond Programing)
Fun Facts About Me
I built my first official piece of code when I was a 13 years old playing Minecraft’s Tekkit mod pack. I seriously started learning programming when I turned 17 and wanted to build a website. I went to the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in computer science.
I worked at Citibank for two years and then went to a much smaller company, Easypost. I worked there for one year.
Below, you’ll find a list of things that make me who I am.
I’m a Minimalist
I don’t need a massive house and a Tesla Roadster. I need very few things in life.
All of my needs are met. I just need a place with air conditioning, a gym, a computer, and enough space to work. I Work a lot
I probably work more than the average person. I also put myself in situations where I try to challenge myself. I stepped into a Calculus 1 class at the University of Florida despite never having been formally taught anything about precalculus or calculus.
I told myself that I could just learn it from reading notes and youtube videos online. In college, I was probably working from 9am to 8pm on most days and going to the gym five days a week. Then, having a 2 month rest to do it again the next semester. I know most people don’t enjoy this, but it was great for me.
A year ago, I did 700 Leetcode submissions in the span of two months to study for interviews after my work day. I got a little cute badge for it. Things like this is what I love to do.
I Love Playing Games
I’ve been playing video games since I was eight year old. I did a Starcraft tournament when I was 12 years olds and 3 months later was ranked to be better than 90% of players. I’ve played a ton of different types of games from chess to Tomb Raider to Super Smash Bros.
The productive person inside of me wants to say that this means I’m probably better at solving problems than most people. Or at the very least, I understand game theory and can make better decisions in a competitive environment.
I Love Different Cultures
I like seeing different perspectives and talking to people who grew up eating different food with different religions with a different climate.
I’m Open Minded
I love people who are different and ideas that are different. I love things that are different. I’m okay being the only person in my friend group who believes something is cool.
I love when people disagree with me and offer their own perspective. Random Facts About Me
People tell me I’m social. They say I’m patient. They also say I’m serious and focused on my goals. I’d agree.
I have a strong curiosity for learning things. I have a long list of things that I’ve tried learning intensely for months at a time before ultimately switching to the next thing.
I hate having my time wasted. Standing in five hour lines at Disney world is the worst. Waiting an hour to get a haircut is annoying. I hate these things, and I’m happy to be never have them happen to me.