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Alex Mercer

Senior Software Engineer
alex.mercer@email.com•+1 (555) 019-2834•https://alexmercer.dev•San Francisco, CA

Performance-oriented Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Expert in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a proven track record of optimizing page speeds, improving Core Web Vitals, and reducing database latency.

Experience

Software Engineer — Vercel2024-03-01 — Present
  • Optimized page load speeds and Core Web Vitals, yielding a 25% average decrease in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
  • Designed a modular caching layer in TypeScript, reducing redundant database lookups by 15% and server resource footprint.
  • Partnered with build-tooling teams to refine Vite bundles, accelerating local hot module reloading times by 300ms.
Frontend Developer — Stripe2021-08-01 — 2024-02-28
  • Reconstructed the merchant checkout layout using modern Tailwind variables, matching strict premium design guidelines.
  • Integrated local payment forms for global markets, increasing conversion rates on new vendor onboardings by 8%.
  • Implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing scripts, elevating coverage rates above 95%.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

University of California, Berkeley

2017-09-01 — 2021-05-15 (3.8 GPA)

Projects

KAD CV Resume Builder · github.com/kadcv/builder2025-01-01 — 2025-06-01

Static-first, local-only client-side markdown resume creator and PDF exporter.

  • Attained 100/100 scores across all Google Lighthouse metrics.
  • Coded client-side AST token scanning algorithms to rate resumes against matching job specifications.

Skills

Languages & Core

TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python

Frameworks & Libraries

React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres

Free PDF Download

Harvard Classic Resume Template

A clean, centered Ivy League layout with solid dividers and bulleted details. Highly recommended for corporate finance, law, and consulting.

Template Highlights

  • •Ivy League standard centered layout
  • •Sleek professional horizontal dividers
  • •Maximized readability and print fit
  • •Highly recommended for corporate finance
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Layout Details & FAQs

Is the Harvard Classic template ATS-friendly?

Yes. All our templates are designed following strict parsing rules. The layout structure avoids text boxes, custom icons, or complex horizontal layouts that confuse parsing algorithms.

Can I customize the margins on the Harvard Classic layout?

Absolutely. In the KAD CV builder, you can customize margins, text sizes, line spacing, and color schemes dynamically, and download the print-ready PDF instantly.

Does the Harvard Classic layout use horizontal divider lines that interfere with ATS?

No. While some legacy parsers had issues with complex graphical borders, modern ATS engines (like Greenhouse or Workday) ignore CSS-based horizontal border lines and parse the underlying text streams perfectly. Our layouts use semantic borders for visual organization without impacting parser readability.

What is the best font to use on a resume for ATS compatibility?

Standard, web-safe sans-serif fonts (like Arial, Inter, or system-ui) are best for modern parsers. Serif fonts (like Times New Roman or Georgia) are also fully supported. Avoid using rare custom fonts or icon-based webfonts, as parsers may fail to map the characters correctly, resulting in blank or gibberish outputs.