Hi, I'm Michael Norton, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a passion for creating fast, accessible, and scalable web applications using modern frontend tech like React, Next.js, and Tailwind. I enjoy collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ship polished products, mentor juniors, and continuously improve code quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Michael Norton

Hi, I'm Michael Norton, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a passion for creating fast, accessible, and scalable web applications using modern frontend tech like React, Next.js, and Tailwind. I enjoy collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ship polished products, mentor juniors, and continuously improve code quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Hi, I’m Michael Norton, a Senior Frontend Developer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a passion for creating fast, accessible, and scalable web applications using modern frontend tech like React, Next.js, and Tailwind.

I enjoy collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ship polished products, mentor juniors, and continuously improve code quality through automated testing, CI/CD, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Danish
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Work Experience

Junior Frontend Developer at Methods Business & Digital Technology
June 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Frontend development in Next.js and TypeScript with Tailwind CSS. Using Storybook to develop, document and test reusable UI components. Collaborated with designers, backend developers and stakeholders. Integrated Umbraco backend and built headless frontend features for UK government sites. Implemented reusable and customizable UI components with React and Python. Increased code coverage by writing tests with Jest.
Senior Frontend Developer at Scandesign Media
July 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered 10+ client projects across sectors, utilising various tech stacks (React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt and more). Led frontend team of up to 5 developers: set coding standards, conducted code reviews, and mentored juniors. Integrated multiple platforms and services such as Drupal, Magento, and Shopify with REST/GraphQL APIs in headless frontend solutions. Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines for building and testing. Optimized performance and accessibility. Collaborated daily with designers, backend developers, PMs and clients.

Education

BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Psychology at University of Chichester
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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