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Paul Quinnell

Ottawa

Summary

Passionate full-stack software developer with over 6 years of experience in mobile and web development, specializing in frontend, hybrid platforms, and backend systems. Seeking to work on innovative solutions and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-impact, user-centric applications

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

IOS Developer

Canada Border Service Agency
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Designed and developed iOS prototypes for the Digital Traveller Experience (DTE), leveraging Swift, SwiftUI, and Apple Frameworks to explore innovative solutions for streamlining traveler interactions with CBSA.
  • Built and tested proof-of-concept applications, integrating biometric authentication, real-time traveler status updates, and API-driven data processing to assess feasibility and inform future development.
  • Rapidly iterated on prototypes in collaboration with cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback from UX designers, security specialists, and stakeholders to refine user experience and ensure alignment with CBSA objectives.

MEAN Stack Developer

Correctional Service Canada
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Developed and optimized a cross-platform mobile application using Ionic, Angular, and Node.js to enhance data collection and case management for the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), improving field officer efficiency.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs and MongoDB to facilitate secure, real-time data synchronization between mobile devices and CSC’s internal systems, ensuring reliable access to investigative records.
  • Collaborated with security teams to implement authentication and data encryption, ensuring compliance with CSC's security standards and privacy regulations for sensitive case information.

Full-Stack Developer

Fansaves
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Led the rewrite of existing native iOS and Android apps into a unified React Native codebase, improving maintainability, performance, and development efficiency across platforms.
  • Developed and optimized key mobile features, including real-time deal redemption, user authentication, and push notifications, leveraging Firebase Authentication, Real Time Database, and Cloud Functions for a seamless user experience.
  • Enhanced app scalability and performance by implementing efficient data structures, offline caching, and state management (React Context/Redux), reducing load times and improving responsiveness.

Junior Developer

Terabit
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed and maintained dynamic front-end features using React, improving the user interface and responsiveness of the multi-level marketing website builder.
  • Built and optimized backend functionality using PHP and MySQL, ensuring seamless user registration, commission tracking, and hierarchical data management for MLM clients.
  • Implemented API integrations and performance enhancements, optimizing database queries and improving load times to support scalable MLM business operations.

Education

Dipolma - Mobile Application Development and Design

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
06-2018

Skills

  • Swift & SwiftUI Development
  • EventKit & Core Data
  • Concurrency & Performance Optimization
  • Third-Party Integrations (Firebase & AWS)
  • App Store Deployment & CI/CD
  • MongoDB, Expressjs, Angular, Nodejs
  • RESTful API Development
  • Authentication & Security
  • DevOps
  • State Management
  • Agile Development & Team Collaboration
  • React & React Native

Technologies And Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Ionic, MEAN, MERN, SwiftUI, NodeJS, RESTful APIs, MySQL, AWS, Google Firebase, Amplify, Git, DevOps, CI/CD

Timeline

IOS Developer

Canada Border Service Agency
11.2022 - 10.2024

MEAN Stack Developer

Correctional Service Canada
01.2020 - 11.2022

Full-Stack Developer

Fansaves
05.2019 - 10.2019

Junior Developer

Terabit
05.2018 - 05.2019

Dipolma - Mobile Application Development and Design

Algonquin College
Paul Quinnell