Passionate about clean code and intuitive design, I help top brands like Google, Meta, and Amazon bring ideas to life.
Passionate about clean code and intuitive design, I help top brands like Google, Meta, and Amazon bring ideas to life.
Resume
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Software Engineering.
Completed a senior thesis on "Optimizing Web Performance for High-Traffic Applications."
Active member of the MIT Coding Club, leading hackathons and coding bootcamps.
2011-2015
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2011-2015
Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Software Engineering.
Completed a senior thesis on "Optimizing Web Performance for High-Traffic Applications."
Active member of the MIT Coding Club, leading hackathons and coding bootcamps.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2011-2015
Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Software Engineering.
Completed a senior thesis on "Optimizing Web Performance for High-Traffic Applications."
Active member of the MIT Coding Club, leading hackathons and coding bootcamps.
Frontend Developer
Led the redesign of Google’s Search interface, improving user engagement by 18%.
Developed scalable components using React and optimized for performance across devices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accessibility for global audiences.
2015-2017
Frontend Developer
2015-2017
Led the redesign of Google’s Search interface, improving user engagement by 18%.
Developed scalable components using React and optimized for performance across devices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accessibility for global audiences.
Frontend Developer
2015-2017
Led the redesign of Google’s Search interface, improving user engagement by 18%.
Developed scalable components using React and optimized for performance across devices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accessibility for global audiences.
UI/UX Engineer
Meta
Spearheaded the creation of a dynamic dashboard for Meta Business Suite, reducing user task completion time by 25%.
Implemented A/B testing strategies to optimize user flows on Facebook’s mobile app.
Integrated cutting-edge AR features into the Messenger platform.
2017-2019
UI/UX Engineer
Meta
2017-2019
Spearheaded the creation of a dynamic dashboard for Meta Business Suite, reducing user task completion time by 25%.
Implemented A/B testing strategies to optimize user flows on Facebook’s mobile app.
Integrated cutting-edge AR features into the Messenger platform.
UI/UX Engineer
Meta
2017-2019
Spearheaded the creation of a dynamic dashboard for Meta Business Suite, reducing user task completion time by 25%.
Implemented A/B testing strategies to optimize user flows on Facebook’s mobile app.
Integrated cutting-edge AR features into the Messenger platform.
Full-Stack Developer
Amazon
Designed and developed microservices architecture for Amazon’s personalized product recommendation system.
Optimized the checkout process, reducing server response times by 30%.
Mentored a team of junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
2019-2021
Full-Stack Developer
Amazon
2019-2021
Designed and developed microservices architecture for Amazon’s personalized product recommendation system.
Optimized the checkout process, reducing server response times by 30%.
Mentored a team of junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Full-Stack Developer
Amazon
2019-2021
Designed and developed microservices architecture for Amazon’s personalized product recommendation system.
Optimized the checkout process, reducing server response times by 30%.
Mentored a team of junior developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Senior Web Engineer
Microsoft
Led the development of the Microsoft Teams web app, introducing features that increased daily active users by 20%.
Built reusable component libraries in TypeScript to streamline development across teams.
Partnered with product managers to roll out seamless integration with third-party APIs.
2021-2023
Senior Web Engineer
Microsoft
2021-2023
Led the development of the Microsoft Teams web app, introducing features that increased daily active users by 20%.
Built reusable component libraries in TypeScript to streamline development across teams.
Partnered with product managers to roll out seamless integration with third-party APIs.
Senior Web Engineer
Microsoft
2021-2023
Led the development of the Microsoft Teams web app, introducing features that increased daily active users by 20%.
Built reusable component libraries in TypeScript to streamline development across teams.
Partnered with product managers to roll out seamless integration with third-party APIs.
Lead Developer – Web & AI Integration
NVIDIA
Innovated AI-driven tools for NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, enhancing real-time user interactions.
Developed an interactive, data-rich dashboard for AI research visualization.
Championed initiatives to adopt WebGPU, pushing browser-based graphics to new heights.
2021-Present
Lead Developer – Web & AI Integration
NVIDIA
2021-Present
Innovated AI-driven tools for NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, enhancing real-time user interactions.
Developed an interactive, data-rich dashboard for AI research visualization.
Championed initiatives to adopt WebGPU, pushing browser-based graphics to new heights.
Lead Developer – Web & AI Integration
NVIDIA
2021-Present
Innovated AI-driven tools for NVIDIA’s cloud gaming platform, enhancing real-time user interactions.
Developed an interactive, data-rich dashboard for AI research visualization.
Championed initiatives to adopt WebGPU, pushing browser-based graphics to new heights.
Portfolio
Google Search Redesign (2016)
Frontend Development, Accessibility, UI Design
Description:
Redesigned the Google Search interface to improve user engagement and accessibility. The project involved creating reusable components with React.js and optimizing performance for devices of all sizes.
Features:
Responsive layout for desktop and mobile.
Integrated real-time search suggestions with Google’s API.
Accessibility-first approach, compliant with WCAG standards.
Google Search Redesign (2016)
Frontend Development, Accessibility, UI Design
Description:
Redesigned the Google Search interface to improve user engagement and accessibility. The project involved creating reusable components with React.js and optimizing performance for devices of all sizes.
Features:
Responsive layout for desktop and mobile.
Integrated real-time search suggestions with Google’s API.
Accessibility-first approach, compliant with WCAG standards.
Google Search Redesign (2016)
Frontend Development, Accessibility, UI Design
Description:
Redesigned the Google Search interface to improve user engagement and accessibility. The project involved creating reusable components with React.js and optimizing performance for devices of all sizes.
Features:
Responsive layout for desktop and mobile.
Integrated real-time search suggestions with Google’s API.
Accessibility-first approach, compliant with WCAG standards.
Meta Business Suite Dashboard (2018)
Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, UX Research
Description:
Developed a dynamic dashboard for managing Facebook ads and insights. Focused on streamlining workflows and optimizing user experience for small business owners.
Features:
Modular design using Vue.js.
A/B testing to improve usability and retention rates.
Integrated data visualization with D3.js.
Meta Business Suite Dashboard (2018)
Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, UX Research
Description:
Developed a dynamic dashboard for managing Facebook ads and insights. Focused on streamlining workflows and optimizing user experience for small business owners.
Features:
Modular design using Vue.js.
A/B testing to improve usability and retention rates.
Integrated data visualization with D3.js.
Meta Business Suite Dashboard (2018)
Data Visualization, Dashboard Design, UX Research
Description:
Developed a dynamic dashboard for managing Facebook ads and insights. Focused on streamlining workflows and optimizing user experience for small business owners.
Features:
Modular design using Vue.js.
A/B testing to improve usability and retention rates.
Integrated data visualization with D3.js.
Amazon Checkout Optimization (2020)
E-commerce, Performance Optimization, Backend Development
Description:
Led the redevelopment of Amazon’s checkout process to reduce friction and server response times. Improved conversion rates and user satisfaction.
Features:
Refactored backend APIs with Node.js.
Implemented lazy loading for assets to enhance page speed.
Built a testing framework with Cypress to monitor changes.
Amazon Checkout Optimization (2020)
E-commerce, Performance Optimization, Backend Development
Description:
Led the redevelopment of Amazon’s checkout process to reduce friction and server response times. Improved conversion rates and user satisfaction.
Features:
Refactored backend APIs with Node.js.
Implemented lazy loading for assets to enhance page speed.
Built a testing framework with Cypress to monitor changes.
Amazon Checkout Optimization (2020)
E-commerce, Performance Optimization, Backend Development
Description:
Led the redevelopment of Amazon’s checkout process to reduce friction and server response times. Improved conversion rates and user satisfaction.
Features:
Refactored backend APIs with Node.js.
Implemented lazy loading for assets to enhance page speed.
Built a testing framework with Cypress to monitor changes.
Co-Workers Thoughts
Emma C
"Working with John was a game-changer for our team. His ability to redesign complex interfaces while ensuring top-notch performance and accessibility set a new standard at Google."
Emma C
"Working with John was a game-changer for our team. His ability to redesign complex interfaces while ensuring top-notch performance and accessibility set a new standard at Google."
Emma C
"Working with John was a game-changer for our team. His ability to redesign complex interfaces while ensuring top-notch performance and accessibility set a new standard at Google."
Michael R
@microsoft
"John has a unique ability to combine technical proficiency with user empathy. His contributions to Microsoft Teams significantly enhanced the user experience and set a foundation for future growth."
Michael R
@microsoft
"John has a unique ability to combine technical proficiency with user empathy. His contributions to Microsoft Teams significantly enhanced the user experience and set a foundation for future growth."
Michael R
@microsoft
"John has a unique ability to combine technical proficiency with user empathy. His contributions to Microsoft Teams significantly enhanced the user experience and set a foundation for future growth."
Rachel W
@microsoft
"John consistently delivered results that exceeded expectations. His work on reusable TypeScript components saved development time across multiple projects."
Olivia H
@amazon
"The improvements John implemented in our checkout process resulted in a 15% boost in conversion rates. His technical expertise and problem-solving skills are unmatched."
Olivia H
@amazon
"The improvements John implemented in our checkout process resulted in a 15% boost in conversion rates. His technical expertise and problem-solving skills are unmatched."
Olivia H
@amazon
"The improvements John implemented in our checkout process resulted in a 15% boost in conversion rates. His technical expertise and problem-solving skills are unmatched."
Ryan K
"John has a natural talent for creating interfaces that are both beautiful and functional. His work on Google Search is a testament to his dedication to excellence."
Ryan K
"John has a natural talent for creating interfaces that are both beautiful and functional. His work on Google Search is a testament to his dedication to excellence."
Ryan K
"John has a natural talent for creating interfaces that are both beautiful and functional. His work on Google Search is a testament to his dedication to excellence."
Ethan J
@amazon
"John’s work ethic and technical know-how made a massive impact on our team. His backend optimization saved us countless hours of server load and costs."
Sophia P
@nvidia
"John delivered an exceptional dashboard that transformed how we manage and analyze our cloud gaming platform. His innovative approach to integrating AI-driven tools was remarkable."
Daniel Y
@meta
"John brought creativity and precision to our team. His work on the Business Suite dashboard streamlined processes for thousands of users, proving his deep understanding of user experience and design."
Jessica L
@meta
"I was continually impressed by John’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into practical, user-friendly applications. His AR work in Messenger was ahead of its time."
About Me
Hi, I’m John Smith, a web developer with a passion for creating seamless digital experiences. With over 8 years of experience working with industry giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, I specialize in building clean, scalable, and innovative web solutions. My expertise lies in both frontend and backend development, combining cutting-edge technology with user-focused design to deliver impactful results. Whether it’s optimizing performance, crafting intuitive interfaces, or developing robust APIs, I thrive on solving complex challenges with elegant code.
Beyond my professional journey, I’m a problem-solver at heart and a lifelong learner. I love diving into emerging web technologies, exploring AI integration, and mentoring aspiring developers. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me experimenting with new recipes, hitting the gym, or brainstorming creative side projects. Let’s collaborate and turn your vision into something extraordinary!