I'm a 21 year old Software Engineer with a strong passion for building applications with great user experience.
As a software engineer, I'm dedicated to improving my skills and developing innovative technologies that positively impact society.
I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges and collaborating with talented individuals to find effective solutions.
I enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges and collaborating with talented individuals to find effective solutions.
Tech-Stack
Projects
Finance App
NFT Marketplace
Summarist
Notes App
LMS Platform
Resume
James Howie
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer equipped with strong programming, problem-solving and communication skills.My commitment to web development compels me to deliver exceptional solutions and contribute effectively to a great user experience.
Education
Frontend Developer
Frontend Simplified Certificate
Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Experience
Frontend Software Engineer
We-Mu Studio
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
- Led a team to successfully translate project requirements into actionable technical specifications, resulting in the delivery of software applications that reduced customer support issues by 40% and increased team efficiency by 30%
- Developed and applied innovative software solutions for 10+ diverse client projects, resulting in a 50% reduction in customer support issues and achieving a client satisfaction rating of 95%
- Optimized server-side functionalities and enhanced user experiences by implementing responsive design techniques, leading to a 15% increase in mobile user engagement and a 10% boost in mobile conversion rates.
Frontend Developer Internship
Frontend Simplified
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
- Transformed static HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React single page application into a highly engaging user interface using animations, seamless transitions, and captivating carousels; increased user engagement by 50% and reduced bounce rate by 25%
- Enhanced user experience by implementing Axios for API requests and utilizing skeleton loading, pagination, and dynamic routing. Achieved a significant 50% decrease in loading times, resulting in improved user satisfaction and engagement.
- Implemented Git version control and the GitHub interface to work and thrive in a virtual and collaborative team environment.
Frontend Developer Support
Frontend Simplified
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
- Guided 1,000+ students using HTML, CSS, Flexbox, JavaScript and React best practices
- Conceptualized debugging best practices using Google Chrome inspect element tooling.
- Simplified difficult programming concepts including responsive website development, CSS layout, Promises and API requests.
Technical Skills
- HTML5
- CSS3 (+ SCSS, BEM)
- JavaScript ES6+
- React (+ hooks)
- NextJS
- Firebase v9
- Redux
- TypeScript
Transferrable Skills
- Confident leadership skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Outstanding work ethic
- Effective teaching skills
- Professional client relations
- Quick learner
- Creative problem solver
- Extraordinary time management skills
References
Available Upon request
