Highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer with over 15 years of experience in software engineering. Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern web technologies. Proven history in delivering high-quality software, optimizing application performance, and keeping excellent code quality. Resourceful professional with successful track record in developing innovative web designs and features. Possesses solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap with ability to quickly learn new technologies. Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving complex code issues. Experienced working with teams to produce impactful, leading-edge websites that engage customers and deliver business results. Well-versed in design standards and user preferences.
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GARY BOYD
Whitby,Canada
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Loblaw
Senior Frontend Developer
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Contributed to the development of proprietary software for diverse clients using React and Redux
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to ensure prompt delivery of high-quality software
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills by providing creative solutions to technical challenges
- Enhanced application functionality and user experience through effective collaboration with the design team.
Epic Games
Senior Front-End Architect
08.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Worked on the Epic Game Launcher (React/Redux/Context app) to deliver high-quality software
- Developed the React Context Provider pattern for efficient state management
- Created skeleton loading and game cards for a new hover-hidden menu, resulting in a 150% increase in UI real estate
- Refactored the main game loading screen to decrease overall loading by 75%
- Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to improve code quality and scalability.
BIMM
Senior Frontend Developer
04.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Utilized a fully automated CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions) to deliver software efficiently within an Agile environment
- Built feature apps using the Audi Design System for the Audi Owner section of the North American solution
- Implemented Next.js image optimization techniques to dramatically reduce vehicle image load times
- Mentored junior developers on preferred Redux and React patterns for best performance.
Aeco Innovation Lab
Lead Senior Developer
01.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Architected Site-pass and MyBuildingCode applications using React/Redux/Ionic for web and mobile platforms
- Established a fully automated CI/CD pipeline using AWS Amplify and GitHub
- Mentored junior developers on React and mobile app build processes.
Citco
Senior Frontend Application Developer
08.2015 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Contributed to CitcoOne, a complex application used across various industries
- Migrated build processes from Grunt/Gulp to Webpack, reducing build size by 30%
- Upgraded CitcoOne from AngularJS 1.5 to later versions while supporting core functionality
- Developed CitcoPi as a Microservice within CitcoOne using React 16.8 and Java API
- Established coding standards that improved code quality and increased test coverage.
Education
College of the North Atlantic
St. John's
Programmer Analyst
University Overview
with Honors and Distinction
Skills
- Front-End Development:
- React, Redux, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), Styled Components HTML5, CSS3
- Back-End Technologies: Nodejs, SQL, MongoDB
- Tools & Frameworks: Webpack, Docker, Bootstrap, Material-UI, Git Version Control
- Methodologies: Agile, CI/CD, Test-Driven Development
- Leadership: Team Mentoring, Code Reviews, Architecture Design
- Redux State Management
- RESTful APIs integration
- Web Performance Optimization
- Team Collaboration
- React Proficiency
- Responsive design
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTimeline
Senior Frontend Developer
Loblaw
08.2021 - Current
Senior Front-End Architect
Epic Games
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Frontend Developer
BIMM
04.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Senior Developer
Aeco Innovation Lab
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior Frontend Application Developer
Citco
08.2015 - 12.2019
College of the North Atlantic
St. John's
Programmer Analyst
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