Summary
Darryl Mendonez is a product-focused Senior Software Engineer with 11 years of experience, specializing in JavaScript/TypeScript and React to build accessible, scalable front-end systems. He has led greenfield initiatives—most notably architecting Medidata’s Imports product that ingests clinical trial data for over one million users and improved ingestion efficiency by 35%. Comfortable across the stack, he pairs React front-ends with Rails APIs, Postgres, and modern testing (Playwright/Jest) while using React Query for resilient async flows. A former teacher and bootcamp TA, he excels at mentoring engineers and translating technical constraints for non-technical stakeholders. An early adopter of AI-assisted development, he leverages Copilot and Claude Sonnet to accelerate iteration and boost test coverage without sacrificing engineering judgment. Based in Metuchen, NJ, he combines a computer engineering background with a Master’s in Education Administration, bringing both technical depth and a pedagogical approach to product development.
11 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Continuing Education, Full-Stack Web Development, Continuing Education, Full-Stack Web Development at Rutgers University