Robert Farb
Owner & Operator at Bob's Auto Gleam
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
2024 - Current
Owner & Operator
2024
Founded and scaled a five-star rated mobile car detailing business, ranked as the #1 mobile detailing service on Google in Santa Monica. Specialize in serving individual clients and fleet accounts, delivering premium, reliable detailing services. Oversee all aspects of operations, including sales, CRM, social media strategy, and team management. Trained and lead a team of professional detailers to consistently exceed customer expectations, fostering loyalty and trust. Passionate about driving growth, optimizing processes, and building a strong, reputable brand.
Senior Software Engineer
2021 - 2024
Developed software products and data analytics tools to support portfolio companies, focusing on delivering impactful solutions tailored to their needs. Contributed to the growth and success of post-launch consumer tech startups with early traction by providing technical expertise and strategic insights.
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Web Development Engineer II | Team Lead
2021 - 2021
Web Development Engineer II
2020 - 2021
• Own production development of Amazon.com Custom Campaigns using React, Redux, Node.js, and AWS for Fortune 500 clients including: Procter & Gamble, Intel, Microsoft and Lexus generating a minimum of $250k revenue per campaign • Operationalized Campaign Microservices program by creating comprehensive internal stakeholder-facing wikis
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Raised $8,108,000,000.00 from DBS Bank and Mizuho Bank.
Front-End Engineer
2015 - 2021
• Own and operate a freelance web development business to create and small business advertising sites and web applications using HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, React.js and Node.js • Implemented the Payeezy API to facilitate credit card processing on a club water polo website creating a more efficient payment processing system, generating over $100,000 in revenue • Built a responsive website for a Los Angeles based insurance agency allowing customers to contact the agents using a form on the homepage increasing client base by 15%
Software Engineer I
2019 - 2020
• Redesigned and refactored client facing application, VitalSigns, from Java & Angular to a Node.js webserver and React.js frontend to enable quicker feature iteration, and optimized frontend renders • Implemented pagination and reduced size of data calls in turn, optimizing Buyer Comments dashboard on VitalSigns 2.0 and reducing page load times by 45-50% • Created a pixel perfect web check in experience for Stop, Breathe & Think using React.js, AWS Lambda, and Oracle DB data storage to record users’ emotions and return a recommended video activity based on selected emotion words
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Account Manager
2017 - 2018
• Focused on client relationship building to strengthen customer loyalty and guarantee continued business opportunities • Screened 15 candidates weekly by ensuring proper qualifications in order to deliver top quality candidates specific to client profiles • Signed a $40,000 deal with San Francisco State University by placing and managing 4 data entry operators to ensure OSHA project deadline was met
Associate Account Manager
2017 - 2017
• Consistently met or exceeded sales invoicing quotas by identifying, developing and closing current and new sales opportunities • Sourced and placed candidates for opportunities with our Fortune 500 clients • Utilized professional networking to build relationships with decision-making managers at targeted clients.
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Raised $30,000,000.00 from Oak Investment Partners.
Web Development Intern
2015 - 2016
• Designed and developed a fully responsive WordPress website with a MySQL database for a non-profit foundation called the Divine Shakti Foundation • Constructed a relational data model for a WordPress web application to handle efficient data storage and retrieval • Contributed to weekly scrum meetings with a team of 5 web developers to discuss progress on current projects and set weekly milestones
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Marketing Strategist Intern
2013 - 2013
• Researched and compiled data to help GenZe determine their position in the marketplace • Gathered information on competitors and analyzed their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution • Forecasted and tracked marketing and sales trends; analyzed and presented the data to the Vice President of Design and Product Management • Collected and recorded data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand