Statement

Web developer with 10 years experience building websites and web apps. While I have worked throughout the stack, my deep expertise is on the frontend, especially TypeScript and React. I also have specialized experience with D3.js and ProseMirror. I have an background in public speaking, and enjoy distilling technical subjects for a variety of audiences.

Experience

Web Application Developer, freelance

June 2018 — present

Collected requirements from clients, planned user stories and sprint cycles.
Wrote code to produce working software at the end of each cycle.
Maintained code and interfaced directly with end-users.
For a list of projects, see https://livingpixel.io/work.

Lead Developer, Please Sign Me Inc.

Feb 2022 — May 2023

Wrote clientside and serverside code for a startup building a novel solution for collecting e-signatures.
Wrote Node.js integrations for Google APIs and Stripe.

Senior Frontend Developer, Atypon Systems LLC

Jan 2019 — Jan 2022

Created a browser-based rich-text editor for academic papers.
Engineered solutions for data synchronization and conflict resolution of rich-text data, including change tracking and editor comments.
Reviewed pull requests from other members of the team.
Responded to end-user issue reports and provided triage and assignment.

Frontend Developer, TruHome Technologies Ltd.

Feb 2017 — June 2018

Developed a progressive web app for realtors.
Implemented offline-first data storage and syncing.
Built integrations with Twilio, Google Maps and the multiple-listing service.
Built a CMS and MLS search framework for real-estate websites
Provided feedback on UX and graphic design.
Interfaced with end-users and helped set sprint cycles and technical priorities.

Web Developer, Graphos Design Studios Ltd.

Aug 2014 — Feb 2017

Produced highly-customized WordPress-based websites for businesses.
Wrote custom PHP, JavaScript and CSS for novel themes and plugins.
Provided technical support on wireframing, design, SEO, deployment, and maintenance.
Trained clients on the use of their CMS and responded to feedback and bug reports.

Postdoctoral Fellow, Brandeis University

June 2010 — June 2014

Studied cytoskeleton regulation in vitro and in living cells.
Authored five publications.
Obtained funding from the American Heart Association.

Assistant in Instruction, Princeton University

Jan 2005 — Jan 2006

Led tutorials and review sessions.
Prepared and graded exams and lab reports.

Education

Princeton University ― Ph.D., Molecular Biology

2003 — 2009

Thesis Title: The Mechanism and Regulation of Yeast Cell Fusion

Simon Fraser University ― B.Sc., Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

2003 — 2009

First-class Honours

Volunteer Activities

Instructor, Canada Learning Code

2017 — 2019

Taught HTML and CSS for Kids and JavaScript for Teens

Organizer, ExchangeJS: Edmonton's JavaScript Meetup

2017 — 2019

Helped to organize talks, worked on society website.

Member at Large, Brandeis University Postdoctoral Association

2011 — 2024

Organized career events, helped to develop university policy regarding postdocs.

Speaking

For a list of talks (video and slides linked where available), see https://livingpixel.io/work#speaking.