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WellChild Inc
Backend Engineer
Node.jsPostgreSQLHIPAA
About the Project
WellChild Inc is a healthcare platform that connects families with pediatric therapists specializing in autism, ADHD, speech therapy, and ABA evaluations. The platform helps parents find providers by location, service type, and insurance coverage — eliminating the typical months-long search process. I worked as the backend engineer responsible for the core API, provider matching system, and data infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- Built the provider directory API with advanced filtering by location, specialty, and insurance
- Implemented HIPAA-compliant data handling for sensitive patient information
- Designed the provider matching algorithm that connects families with relevant therapists
- Built the waitlist management system to handle high-demand providers
- Integrated insurance verification workflows
Technical Challenges
Working in healthcare means every data decision has compliance implications. Implementing HIPAA-compliant data storage and access controls while maintaining a fast, responsive API required careful planning around encryption at rest, audit logging, and role-based access control.