reasonevidence@zoho.com • 770-797-8389 linkedin.com/in/brent-lawson-486529a/ • Atlanta, GA, US
Senior Frontend Developer
Tech-savvy and solutions-focused Web Developer, offering substantial experience in IT industry. Remarkable history of leading front-end web application development process using JavaScript and frameworks such as React & Angular. Adept at spearheading all operational activities of multiple technical projects from start to finish within the constraints. Instrumental in delivering focus on “voice of customer” into software application development functions to ensure client satisfaction & retention. Well-versed in uncovering, troubleshooting, and debugging technical issues to improve software & web application performance. Demonstrated communication skills, with an innate ability to build and strengthen productive relations with key clients and stakeholders. Strong leadership skills, with the capacity to steer senior frontend developers attain collective technical goals and shared visions. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in software & application development. Known for being creative, enthusiastic, confident, enthusiastic, trustworthy, ethical, organized, and hands-on.
JavaScript • React (v18+) • Angular (v15+) • ExpressJS • NextJS • NodeJS • HTML/CSS/SCSS
PHP • .NET • OpenShift • GitLab • Splunk • Github Actions
Leadership • Agile/Scrum
UX /Conversion • WCAG • Figma • Storybook
Senior Frontend Developer
Development for start-up creating online furniture shopping aggregator using NextJS, ExpressJS, TailwindCSS, Github Actions, AWS, Algolia, Builder.io
Created modern, performant solutions on frontend application to satisfy key marketing and SEO goals..
Played a key role in migrating from Gatsby to NextJS.
Technical Lead
Drive significant challenges of DevOps setup and deployment for full-stack web application, including GitLab to Openshift containers, while representing department with DevOps, Enterprise Monitoring, and InfoSec. Deliver strategic leadership to high-performing team of five senior frontend developers for increasing overall work efficiency. Supervise Dynatrace and Splunk, including setup logging for the Express app. Act as scrum master and product owner/business analyst, while monitoring code reviews and dev training sessions.
Credited for architecting solutions to coordinate with new APIs and supporting in bringing disparate customer groups into a unified application experience, including developing a new API proxy Middleware Application in ExpressJS.
Played a key and leading role in designing two POCs and rebuilding the front-end application in React and NextJS.
Senior Software Engineer
Bridged the communication gap with architect, API developer, and DBA to translate client requirements into efficient software. Created custom components and services in Angular v8 by employing RxJs and Typescript adhering strictly to wireframes. Focused to serve as Atlanta office's key person in regards to full-stack JavaScript, while hosting sprint demos.
Contributed to company progression by developing Angular (v8 w/ GraphQL) application for a client (TechData), supporting their clients that purchased tech products at volume to create pricing exceptions.
Championed new tech on a project with stakeholders and delivered consistently, while facilitating demos for client gracefully.
Attained recognition for rolling-out initial project with a full-stack JS application with API developer.
Produced a MERN stack applications for insight, preparations, including Udemy certification course “MERN Stack Front to Back”
Web Development Manager
Created direction in developing new user interface layer, including creating and implementing technical strategy. Ensured the adherence to WCAG/ADA compliance in web development via JavaScript (jQuery, React), HTML, CSS, and Sitecore version 8.2 (.NET).
Streamlined and oversaw the launch process of 7 new websites in under two years with positive feedback from brand managers.
Edited razr views, monitored edits to Sitecore MVC Controllers, and administered image assets in Sitecore CMS.
Supervised the initiative and Sitecore architect to re-architect the suite of websites that served major food-service brands.
User Interface Engineer
Designed the front-end for a proprietary A/B testing app via React and React-Bootstrap. Applied new technologies to core features of the premier auto shopping and information website via HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
Delivered direction and oversight to pack in employing a framework that new to all team members on project.
Enforced high standards for satisfying tech lead in pushing forward with the new technical approaches even on legacy systems.
Senior Web Developer
Made all technical decisions and applied unorthodox solutions within a restrained environment via proprietary CMS with significant limitations. Collaborated closely with QA resource on desktop and mobile testing and issue resolution. Reported daily progress directly to manager and product owner, including live demos.
Re-developed a web application for a product between WebMD and Sanford Hospital, including re-skinning and re-architecting the current web app
Achieved desired results in-time as the sole developer on the project with zero oversight
Associate degree, Graphic Design | The Art Institute of Atlanta, US
Bachelor’s Degree, Music | Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA