React Native
08/2024 - Present
Currently improving accessibility of a variety of React Native components in order to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) on an E-reading app with over 1 Million downloads. Tech stack includes React Native, React Navigation, and Redux. I am gaining experience in managing dependencies and packages from a monorepo.
React Native
04/2022 - 06/2024
Maintained an app in production with over 10K downloads on Android and iOS and a 4.8 star average rating in each store. Played a key role as a team member on two React Native MVPs. Worked on almost every aspect of these projects, creating layouts, managing state with Redux Tookit, and implementing React Navigation. Gained experience releasing test builds for Android and iOS. Given the small team on one project, prioritized tasks and provided guidance to an intern in the absence of a tech lead. Used TypeScript and wrote unit tests with Jest for all projects.
React & React Native
04/2023 - 09/2023
Built an admin dashboard with React and MUI for a US-based start-up in the health and wellness industry. Worked independently, planning and organizing the project from the very beginning with minimal guidance. Set up the state management with Redux and implemented an API service for network requests. Completed feature work on the React Native app in order to help the team meet deadlines. Leaned on my experience using the React Native CLI to solve Android specific build issues that would have delayed the project.
Frontend / React
10/2021 - 03/2022
Worked on a team implementing a new FE design for a large SaaS platform. Created new React components, adhering to strict coding standards. Focused on building highly flexible and reusable components. Learned to use Storybook. Gained experience with CSS modules and the BEM naming convention. Wrote unit tests with Jest. Used Agile and Scrum.
React Native
02/2020 - 07/2021
Helped an early stage sports media startup obtain a six figure seed investment, working as part of a team that built a React Native prototype. Built a variety of screens and components. Gained experience with Redux and React Navigation. Stepped up and performed a variety of QA roles given the small team we had. Continued to work through the MVP release. Surpassed 10,000 unique signups!
React
12/2019 - 07/2020
Assumed the role of a teaching assistant, pair programming with two non-traditional students learning React and Redux. Refactored sample code used in training projects. Worked with backend technologies such as MongoDB, ExpressJS, and NodeJS. Sharpened interpersonal communication skills and strengthened my ability to explain fundamental concepts clearly.
Professional Developer Since 2020
Core Tech Skills: React Native, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux
Soft Skills: Critical thinking, teamwork, planning and organizing, managing client relationships
Prior to becoming a developer, I cultivated a broad range of transferrable skills such as critical thinking, structured analysis, teamwork, planning and organizing, and working within multi-cultural teams. I cultivated these skills over nearly 20 years during which I served as a U.S. Army officer, worked as an analyst, and worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Army.
I planned and organized a training deployment of over 100 soldiers and $25 Million of equipment as the second-in-command of an infantry company. In this role, I allocated resources and planned the logistics for training exercises on a regular basis. As a platoon leader, I led 35 soldiers, bringing together a highly diverse group to work as a cohesive team.
As a contractor I excelled at forging relationships with client organizations in every role I held. This success rested upon my communication skills, especially listening skills, so I could understand each client organization’s needs and tailor my work accordingly.
Hi there! I'm Dave. Thanks for checking out my site! I'm originally from the United States, but I've been living on and off in Eastern Europe for 10 years.
Prior to becoming a developer, I served in the U.S. Army, then worked in a variety of contracting and consulting jobs with the U.S. DoD and Department of the Army.
I'm a coffee lover, amateur photographer, and someone who loves exploring Europe.