Steven Smith
Staff Frontend Developer
I specialize in React ecosystem technologies, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks. I'm particularly passionate about design systems, accessibility, and performance optimization. When I'm not coding, you'll find me mentoring junior developers, contributing to open-source projects, or exploring the latest in web technologies.
About Me
Staff Frontend Developer with 7+ years building scalable web applications. Led teams of 6+ developers and improved performance by 40% through strategic optimizations.
I specialize in React ecosystem technologies, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks. I'm particularly passionate about design systems, accessibility, and performance optimization. When I'm not coding, you'll find me mentoring junior developers, contributing to open-source projects, or exploring the latest in web technologies.
Professional Experience
Staff Frontend Developer
TechCorp Inc.
- Led a team of 6 frontend developers in building a design system used across 12+ products, improving development velocity by 35%
- Improved application performance by 40% through code splitting and optimization strategies, reducing bundle size from 2MB to 1.2MB
- Mentored junior developers and established coding standards and best practices, reducing code review time by 25%
- Collaborated with design team to implement a comprehensive accessibility audit, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Senior Frontend Developer
StartupXYZ
- Built and scaled the frontend architecture for a B2B SaaS platform serving 10k+ users with 99.9% uptime
- Implemented real-time features using WebSockets and optimized data fetching, reducing page load times by 60%
- Collaborated in agile environment to deliver features 20% faster than projected timelines
- Led migration from legacy jQuery codebase to React, improving maintainability and developer experience
Frontend Developer
Digital Agency Co.
- Developed responsive websites and applications for 25+ clients across various industries
- Collaborated with designers and back-end developers to create seamless user experiences
- Optimized websites for SEO and performance, achieving 90+ Lighthouse scores consistently
Featured Projects
Design System Library
Comprehensive React component library with TypeScript support, Storybook documentation, and automated testing. Used across 12+ products by 50+ developers.
E-commerce Platform
Full-stack e-commerce solution with real-time inventory, payment processing, and admin dashboard. Handles 1000+ transactions daily.
Data Analytics Dashboard
Interactive dashboard for visualizing complex datasets with real-time updates and customizable charts. Serves 500+ enterprise users.
Education & Certifications
Master of Computer Science
University of Technology
Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Software Engineering. Thesis on "Accessibility in Modern Web Applications" with focus on WCAG compliance and assistive technologies.
Bachelor of Computer Science
State University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with focus on web technologies and software development. Active member of Computer Science Society and hackathon organizer.
Professional Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google UX Design Certificate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator
- Meta React Developer Certificate
Continuous Learning
- Advanced TypeScript Patterns
- Performance Optimization Workshop
- Design Systems Masterclass
- Web Accessibility Certification
Technical Skills & Expertise
Frontend Technologies
Backend & Tools
Design & UX
Soft Skills
Interests & Hobbies
Open Source
Contributing to React, TypeScript, and accessibility-focused projects
Photography
Landscape and street photography, with a focus on composition and storytelling
Hiking
Exploring nature trails and national parks, documenting the journey
Digital Art
Creating UI illustrations and icon sets for design systems
Tech Writing
Blogging about frontend development, best practices, and emerging technologies
Game Development
Building browser games with JavaScript and exploring WebGL
Let's Work Together
I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities, interesting projects, or just chat about the latest in web development. Feel free to reach out!
steven@example.com
linkedin.com/in/steven
GitHub
github.com/steven