About
Highly accomplished and results-driven Lead Software Developer with extensive experience in front-end architecture, design systems, and full-stack application development. Proven leader in driving technical initiatives, optimizing performance, and delivering scalable web solutions with a strong focus on user experience and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise spans fintech integrations, high-performance UI components, and enterprise-grade security standards.
Work
ATB Ventures
|Lead Software Developer (Web)
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Summary
Led the architecture and development of critical full-stack applications, driving innovation from concept to deployment. Championed best practices and optimized development workflows to deliver scalable and secure web solutions.
Highlights
Architected and led the full-stack development of multiple Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), translating strategic concepts into functional applications.
Spearheaded architectural discovery and validation processes, collaborating closely with product teams to define technical roadmaps and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Championed the 'Think Build Ship' development methodology, partnering with engineering leadership to significantly reduce Request for Comment (RFC) cycles and enhance code review and feedback processes.
Implemented 'privacy and security first' development principles, embedding best practices and enterprise security standards throughout the application architecture and development lifecycle.
Integrated critical third-party APIs, including Stripe and Flinks, to establish robust financial data connectivity and payment processing capabilities.
Developed scalable, maintainable, and high-performance web solutions using ReactJS, TypeScript, and NextJS, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Helcim
|Lead Front-End Developer
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Summary
Directed a front-end engineering team, focusing on the development and optimization of a robust UI component library. Defined and implemented design system best practices to ensure a cohesive user experience across diverse platforms.
Highlights
Led a front-end engineering team in the end-to-end development and maintenance of a robust Vue.js-based UI component library, serving as a foundational element for multiple applications.
Spearheaded comprehensive library code reviews, resulting in enhanced performance optimization, improved accessibility standards, and increased maintainability across the codebase.
Defined and implemented best practices for design system integration, achieving a cohesive and consistent user interface across diverse platforms, including POS, Invoices, Virtual Terminal, Recurring Payments, and Payment Pages.
Collaborated strategically with product owners and key stakeholders to accurately define project scope, technical requirements, and deliver impactful solutions.
Helcim
|Front-End Developer
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Summary
Contributed to a major platform overhaul by developing and deploying a key internal UI component library. Enhanced application maintainability and reusability through architectural refactoring and delivered high-performance user experiences.
Highlights
Developed and deployed a critical internal Vue.js UI component library, facilitating a significant platform overhaul and modernization.
Led the refactoring of existing applications to a component-based architecture, significantly improving maintainability and promoting code reusability across projects.
Engineered responsive, high-performance mobile and web experiences that enhanced customer engagement and satisfaction.
Ensured seamless front-end functionality through proactive debugging and timely resolution of UI-related issues, minimizing disruption and optimizing user experience.
Helcim
|Full-Stack Developer
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Summary
Developed and maintained core business systems, including a referral CMS, and led website optimization efforts. Centralized style assets to ensure global branding consistency and improve development efficiency.
Highlights
Developed and maintained a referral CMS, successfully integrating new functionalities within a legacy system environment.
Designed and built a blog CRM using Vue.js, which streamlined content delivery and optimized editorial processes.
Led comprehensive website maintenance and optimization initiatives, ensuring stable and high-performing digital experiences for users.
Centralized style assets into a shared library, significantly simplifying global branding consistency and improving development efficiency.
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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Certificate
Web Development
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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Software Development
Information Technology
Skills
Cloud Platforms
Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Frontend Frameworks
Vue.js, React.js, Next.js.
Web Technologies
HTML, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS.
Programming Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript.
Backend & Tools
Node.js, NPM.
Databases
PostgreSQL, Firestore, MySQL.
Version Control
Git, GitHub, GitLab.
Methodologies
Agile, Scrum, Think Build Ship.
Fintech Integrations
Stripe API, Flinks API, Payment Processing.