Zak Thompson
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Versatile full-stack developer with over a decade of practical experience building complex web applications. Quick to learn, happy to adapt, and always willing to accept feedback. Values clear and open communication, and believes good teamwork is just as important as technical prowess. Tools-agnostic. Dedicated to always finding the correct balance between speed and code quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
G2i Inc
04.2019 - Current
Worked designing and developing complex web applications for a variety of clients, ranging from small startups to tech giants like Meta and Google.
Lead Web Developer
Bridgit Inc
01.2014 - 03.2019
Led a full-stack development team creating a suite of software for the construction industry to improve communication both on-site and in-office. Joined as employee number five and helped the company scale to a team of over fifty.
Agile Engineer (Co-op)
Pivotal Labs
01.2012 - 08.2013
Spent three co-op terms for a combined total of one year. Worked on various teams developing mobile and web applications for clients with diverse needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON12.2013
Skills
JavaScript (TypeScript, React, React Native, Vue, Node)
Ruby (Rails, Sinatra)
Python
C#
API Design
Databases (MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Fauna)
Basic DevOps (AWS, DigitalOcean, Vercel, Heroku, Docker, Kubernetes)
Game Development (Unity, Phaserjs)
Audio Production (Logic Pro, Cubase, Audacity, Ableton)
Video Production (Premiere, After Effects)
Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Volunteer Experience
Speaker - Ladies Learning Code, Various Tech Meetups
Ran beginner web development workshops and spoke on various JavaScript-related topics at a handful of local meetups.
Ministry Leader - Queensway Baptist Church
Coordinated and led the Sunday morning musical team and served as director of youth programs.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
G2i Inc
04.2019 - Current
Lead Web Developer
Bridgit Inc
01.2014 - 03.2019
Agile Engineer (Co-op)
Pivotal Labs
01.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Waterloo
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