Justin Smith
Mt. Pearl,Canada
Summary
I'm a motivated Developer with two years of professional experience turning ideas into apps that enhance user engagement and accessibility. I thrive on building with React/React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, and AWS cloud services (I'm look forward to learning more). I've helped launch projects that connect communities and make life a little easier for people. I'm a natural problem solver with experience in full stack development and I genuinely enjoy teaming up with others to turn goals into real results. I'm excited to bring my energy, tech skills, and customer first mindset to a technical role where I can keep learning and make a real impact!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Developer
Freelance
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed a monitoring mobile application for a local startup.
- Connected to AWS backend services for development and testing, implementing cloud based integrations.
- Displayed sensor data and data from third party APIs in graphs and easy to read cards, creating automated data visualization and monitoring solutions.
- Developed a new authentication portal for premium membership users, building cloud based authentication systems.
- Worked with AWS Lambda functions for serverless automation and real-time data processing.
- Technologies Used: React Native, TypeScript, AWS Amplify Gen 2, AWS Cognito, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Jira, Git & GitHub.
Software Developer
Get Building
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed, tested and deployed KindShare, a community support mobile and web application for COD-NL (Coalition of Persons with Disabilities - Newfoundland and Labrador) that connects individuals with disabilities to volunteers for assistance with requests such as snow clearing, donations, and ride sharing.
- Led weekly technical meetings to tackle developmental challenges and collaborated with COD-NL stakeholders to gather requirements and align with organizational goals.
- Adhered to accessibility standards like WCAG while Implementing accessibility features, including screen reader compatibility and simplified navigation, and conducted user testing sessions with end users to ensure usability for all abilities.
- Managed cloud infrastructure using AWS services, including configuration and provisioning of cloud resources.
- Technologies Used: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, JavaScript, AWS (Amplify, Cognito, DynamoDB, Lambda), GraphQL, Git & GitHub.
Education Manager & Web Developer
Manuels River
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Led the development of Manuels River's Virtual Audio Tour. Worked on an immersive digital experience featuring a custom interactive map with points of interest, with audio narration and high-quality imagery. Oversaw content creation, including script writing, photography, and research to deliver an engaging virtual tour experience.
- Managed and enhanced the WordPress website.
- Technologies Used: React, TypeScript and TailwindCSS, Git & GitHub.
- Grant Writing and Fundraising: Secured $300,000+ in funding through successful grant proposals and reports for 2022-2024. Led strategic pitches to advance organizational projects and vision.
- Program Development and Strategic Planning: Designed and implemented educational programs while managing department personnel and budgets.
Web Developer (SMU Project)
Freelance
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Created a user friendly interactive digital campus map that allows students, faculty, and visitors to navigate and explore campus facilities easily.
- Integrated detailed information about campus buildings, departments, and services, improving accessibility and user engagement.
- Technologies Used: React, JavaScript, Next.js, TailwindCSS, Git & GitHub.
Web Developer (SMU Prototype)
Freelance
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed an interactive campus map prototype that helps people navigate through the Saint Mary's University campus.
- Added detailed information about 5 campus buildings and parking lots to display how the app would work.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with user needs and business objectives.
- Technologies Used: React, JavaScript, TailwindCSS, Git & GitHub.
Education
Full Stack Software Development
12.2024
- Developed SpeciesFinder, a web application that bridges the gap between nature and technology using core JavaScript principles and API integration.
- Built MarkIT, an event space management tool for venues to manage craft markets and trade shows, gaining hands on experience in TypeScript and React development utilizing Konva.js for room and object management.
B. Sc. - Geology
05.2015
- Focused on hard rock geology, specializing in economically viable mineral deposits as well as metamorphic principles.
Skills
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- React
- React Native
- Multiple UI Libraries
- TailwindCSS
- CSS
- HTML
- Nodejs
- ExpressJS
- API Integration
- GraphQL
- AWS Cloud Services
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Cognito
- AWS Amplify
- AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL)
- Git & GitHub
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Mobile Developer - Freelance
05.2025 - 06.2025
Software Developer - Get Building
12.2024 - 04.2025
Web Developer (SMU Project) - Freelance
04.2024 - 07.2024
Web Developer (SMU Prototype) - Freelance
11.2023 - 12.2023
Education Manager & Web Developer - Manuels River
09.2022 - 12.2024
Get Building - , Full Stack Software Development
Memorial University of Newfoundland - B. Sc., Geology