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Reo Forde
Senior Software Engineer
Experience
Feb 2024 - Present
2 years 1 monthSenior Software Engineer
Spending Power
- Developed and maintained responsive web applications using React, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance.
- Designed and implemented mobile applications using React Native, focusing on native performance and user-centric design.
- Optimized data fetching and state management by integrating GraphQL, reducing API payload sizes and improving app efficiency.
- Collaborated with backend teams to design and implement RESTful APIs using Node.js, ensuring seamless frontend-backend integration.
- Implemented automated testing scripts using Jest and Enzyme to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Conducted performance audits and resolved bottlenecks, improving application load times by 30%.
- Worked on cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business goals, adhering to agile methodologies.
- Integrated third-party libraries and tools to enhance application functionality and reduce development time.
- Ensured compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and implemented ARIA practices for better user accessibility.
- Mentored junior developers, providing code reviews and best practices to improve team productivity.
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
3 years 1 monthSenior Software Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
- Leading frontend development for a SaaS platform, leveraging React and React Native to build scalable and maintainable components.
- Architected a GraphQL-based data layer, enabling real-time updates and reducing server-side rendering latency.
- Implemented server-side rendering (SSR) using Node.js to improve SEO and initial page load performance.
- Developed a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
- Collaborated with designers to translate Figma prototypes into responsive React components.
- Optimized image loading and lazy rendering to improve mobile app performance.
- Integrated authentication workflows using JWT and OAuth2, ensuring secure user sessions.
- Conducted code audits and refactored legacy code to improve maintainability and readability.
- Implemented error boundary handling and global state management using Redux.
- Delivered a feature-rich dashboard with data visualization using D3.js and Chart.js.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2020
7 yearsSoftware Engineer
ParelT
- Built a full-stack e-commerce platform using React, Node.js, and GraphQL, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement.
- Designed a custom hook library to standardize data fetching and state management across the application.
- Implemented WebSocket integration for real-time notifications and updates.
- Optimized the build process using Webpack and Babel, reducing bundle sizes by 20%.
- Collaborated with the QA team to identify and resolve critical bugs, achieving 99.9% uptime.
- Developed a progressive web app (PWA) with offline capabilities, improving user retention.
- Integrated machine learning models using TensorFlow.js for personalized recommendations.
- Ensured compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations, implementing data privacy features.
- Conducted performance benchmarking and optimized code for better battery life on mobile devices.
- Migrated the application from REST to GraphQL, reducing API calls by 40%.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (12 years) and Retail (10 years).
Information Technology
Retail
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (12 years), Product Development (12 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).
Information Technology
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Summary
Results-driven Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing responsive, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. Proficient in React, React Native, GraphQL, and Node.js, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions in agile environments. Proven track record of optimizing frontend performance, integrating APIs, and ensuring seamless user experiences across diverse platforms.
Skills
- React
- React Native
- Graphql
- Node.js
- Javascript (Es6+)
- Html5
- Css3
- Sass
- Less
- Restful Apis
- Websocket
- Redux
- Redux Saga
- Redux Toolkit
- Next.js
- Gatsby
- Webassembly
- Performance Optimization
- Responsive Web Design
- Mobile-first Development
- Accessibility (Wcag 2.1)
- Agile/scrum Methodologies
- Version Control (Git)
- Ci/cd Pipelines
- Cloud Platforms (Aws, Gcp)
- Containerization (Docker)
- Testing (Jest, Enzyme, Cypress)
- Web Security
- Devops
- Progressive Web Apps (Pwa)
- Server-side Rendering (Ssr)
- Static Site Generation (Ssg)
- Machine Learning (Tensorflow.js)
- Data Visualization (D3.js, Chart.js)
- Authentication (Jwt, Oauth2)
- Real-time Data Processing
Languages
Irish
AdvancedEnglish
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2008 - Jun 2013
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science · Computer Science · Dublin, Ireland
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Where is Reo based?
Reo is based in Waterford, Ireland.
What languages does Reo speak?
Reo speaks the following languages: Irish (Advanced), English (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Reo have?
Reo has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Reo has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Reo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Reo be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Reo would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer.
What is Reo's latest experience?
Reo's most recent position is Senior Software Engineer at Spending Power.
What companies has Reo worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Reo has worked for Spending Power and Walmart Global Tech.
Which industries is Reo most experienced in?
Reo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Retail.
Which business areas is Reo most experienced in?
Reo is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).
Which industries has Reo worked in recently?
Reo has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Retail.
Which business areas has Reo worked in recently?
Reo has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Reo's education?
Reo holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin.
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