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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, ON
12.2013

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
Zak Thompson