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Tim Parsons

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Front End engineer with experience in developing interactive, user-friendly, and feature-rich web applications using modern web development technologies such as React, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript, Next.js, and React Native. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on user experience and customer satisfaction. Skilled in building custom components, working with RESTful APIs, and automated testing using Jest and Enzyme. Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

GODADDY
08.2020 - Current
  • Built custom header connected to multiple RESTful APIs enabling internal customer service agents to reduce time spent making social posts for customers by 22%
  • Developed GoDaddy content creation and management tool using TypeScript and Redux, reducing time for customers to create posts by 75%
  • Modernized marketing planner for customers, increasing usage by 30% to 10,000+ views per week
  • Improved test coverage of social post composer by 36% using Jest and Enzyme, resulting in more stable and reliable application
  • Redesigned email marketing tool UI to improve engagement and retention of customers resulting in 40% increase in emails sent
  • Competed in company hackathon and spearheaded implementation of AI into social marketing tool to assist customer service agents in speeding up post creation time, by building UI connected to ChatGPT API using proxy backend server
  • Mentored new software engineers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles
  • Member of Open Source Working Group

Application Developer

PEOPLES MORTGAGE
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Streamlined underwriting process by automating loan le system with Microsoft Azure Functions, integrating loan origination database and Microsoft SharePoint through REST APIs
  • Boosted productivity by 25%, resulting in $20,000/year savings
  • Led team of 3 to increase engagement of company Intranet by 14% leveraging JavaScript and React to improve UX
  • Eliminated costly third-party software by developing PDF converter using JavaScript, saving $4000+ per month
  • Reduced manual data input and improved efficiency by developing custom webhooks with Node.js for report preparation resulting in monthly savings of $5,000+

Web Developer

WE ARE UNDERGROUND
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Designed and built two of Shopify’s top-selling themes using Liquid templating language, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Optimized performance of customized themes for high-traffic eCommerce stores such as Dallas Mavericks and Dutch Bros increasing load speed by 23%
  • Supported large customer base of over 50 Shopify merchants per day by providing technical support for We Are Underground themes

Software Engineer Intern

OPTIMUM HQ
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Leveraged React, CSS Grid, and flexbox to build new themes that provided users with ability to fully customize look and feel of their automation workflow UI, increasing usage by 28%

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business and Finance

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Sheffield, UK
2007

Skills

  • Technical Skills: Javascript, HTML/CSS, React, React Native, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Jenkins, REST APIs
  • Technology: Git, AWS, Jest, Enzyme, Storybook, CI/CD, REST APIs

Timeline

Software Engineer

GODADDY
08.2020 - Current

Application Developer

PEOPLES MORTGAGE
12.2018 - 07.2020

Web Developer

WE ARE UNDERGROUND
01.2018 - 12.2018

Software Engineer Intern

OPTIMUM HQ
11.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business and Finance

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Tim Parsons