Mark Spooner
Olathe,KS
Summary
Results-oriented and innovative Senior Software Engineer with 18 years of experience. Easily communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent leadership record of leading development teams in enterprise-wide development projects. A skilled team builder who is ready to take the next step up into managing development teams. Brings a fresh perspective with creative solutions to keep team members engaged and motivated.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript
Grubhub
Chicago, IL (both In Person And Remote)
04.2017 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Implemented agent interface between Zendesk and our backend systems.
- Created and managed mapping via Google Maps API to track drivers and orders for our customers.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Conducted interviews and weighed in on hiring decisions.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript
The Nerdery
Minneapolis, MN (both In Person And Remote)
08.2011 - 04.2017
- Organized and managed projects with development teams.
- Wrote scopes of work to present to clients and engineers to ensure successful projects for everyone.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Led projects with tight timelines for major companies including 3M, Pepsi, Ford, and one project for the White House.
- Worked on projects long term for Petfinder and Decopac that required backend development as well as frontend experience.
- Conducted interviews and weighed in on hiring decisions.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Part of the Front End Counsel, which wrote the standards and guidelines for the front-end developers across the company.
Owner
Big Red Beard Productions
Remote
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Created websites for small to medium sized businesses, including e-commerce sites.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Wrote and developed scopes of work to ensure client and project successes.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Synchronized with other engineers across the world to deliver client work and ensure customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Programming Languages: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Ruby, Typescript, React, Python
- Web application development
- Amazon Web Services
- Project Leadership
- Microservices Architecture
- Development Lifecycles
- New employee mentoring
- Continuous Integration and Deployment
- Testing and debugging
- Project Documentation
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Product Development
Accomplishments
- Developed solid working knowledge of engineering, design and architecture as the Lead Software Developer on a team of six.
- Developed software with datasets provided by the client that were used in a meeting with the White House and were well received by the President and Vice-President at the time.
- Managed a team that created an entirely new front end for 3M including language localization with LTR and RTL languages including, Arabic, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
- Implemented the interface at Grubhub so agents can use Zendesk paired with Grubhubs' internal systems.
- Migrated software from non-React/non-Typescript codebase to React/Typescript codebase and changed it from a monolith codebase to subapps.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Coding and Programming
- Video Gaming
- Drawing and Painting
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
- Strategy Games
- Avid Reader
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript
Grubhub
04.2017 - Current
Senior Software Engineer, JavaScript
The Nerdery
08.2011 - 04.2017
Owner
Big Red Beard Productions
01.2006 - 08.2011