James Laff
Software Engineer @Codesmith
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineer @Codesmith
New York, NY, US
Developed and maintained internal tools, public site, and JavaScript learning platform with over annual usersDebugged JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and npm dependency issues to improve developer experience for ~100 engineersWrote documentation to institutionalize trunk-based development for git to increase organizational performancePerformed comprehensive code reviews and walk-throughs in JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js, Express, SQL, MongoDB, TDD, and DevOps (Docker, AWS, CI/CD) to promote technical development and adherence to engineering best practicesOnboarded and mentored engineering teams through complete Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC), emphasizing Agile methodology and positive team dynamics to ensure successful, on-schedule product launchesConducted technical interviews of prospective engineers to assess JavaScript knowledge, technical communication, analytical problem solving, debugging skills, and overall cultural fit
EDUCATION
Amherst College
Bachelor's degree
University of Southern California
Master's degree
ABOUT JAMES LAFF
Software engineer with an analytical background and extensive leadership experience. Builds open source tools for developers and products that nurture communities. Currently works with JavaScript/TypeScript | Node | React | Redux | SQL | Svelte/SvelteKit.Lead developer for Svend3r, an open source plug and play D3 charting library for Svelte.Recently spoke on Database Modeling at SingleSprout Speaker Series.Find me on GitHub at github.com/jameslaff
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