Alex Mercer
Senior Software Engineer
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
- 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.
- 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
University of California, Berkeley
Projects
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
TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python
React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres
Modern Vercel Resume Template
A sleek, tech-focused, ultra-minimalist layout with custom horizontal dividers and a clear layout flow. Optimized for modern sans-serif fonts.
Template Highlights
- •Clean, modern sans-serif typography (Inter)
- •Subtle horizontal rule dividing lines
- •Maximized whitespace for ultimate readability
- •Highly readable by technical recruiters
Layout Details & FAQs
Is the Modern Vercel 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 Modern Vercel 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 Modern Vercel 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.