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Hi, I’m Dean, a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 10 years of experience in delivering tailored software solutions. My journey has allowed me to collaborate with diverse teams and enhance products significantly, ensuring quality and innovation in every project. I love tackling complex problems and architecting user-centric applications that drive growth.
In addition to my technical abilities, I value strong communication and leadership within teams. Mentoring junior engineers gives me immense satisfaction, and I’m always eager to learn new technologies and methodologies. I believe in continuous improvement, both personally and within teams, to achieve exceptional results.
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Work Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer at NorthWell
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025Led the development of a dynamic platform utilizing Next.js with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and SEO optimizations. Enhanced SEO through Server-Side Rendering and Static Site Generation to improve organic search rankings. Implemented secure user authentication and payment workflows using Stripe. Integrated Tailwind CSS and React Redux to ensure responsive design and efficient state management. Improved frontend performance with React Suspense, lazy loading, and hooks optimizations. Utilized Next.js Incremental Static Regeneration and React Concurrent Mode for dynamic, high-performing content. Developed backend services using Node.js, Golang, and Python, leveraging Golang concurrency patterns for scalable microservices. Managed deployments with Docker, DigitalOcean, AWS S3, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Collaborated with UX/UI designers to create appealing responsive interfaces while ensuring thorough testing with Jest and React Testing Library.
Senior Frontend Engineer at SitScape
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Led creation of scalable React frontend architecture emphasizing best practices in state management and lazy loading. Developed geospatial interfaces using ArcGIS, Redux Toolkit, and TypeScript for intuitive data navigation. Created interactive D3.js visualizations including timeline simulations and custom charts. Built reusable React components optimized with hooks such as useCallback and useMemo. Conducted unit testing with Jest and React Testing Library and automated code quality with Husky pre-commit hooks. Integrated Pendo.io for user behavior analytics and collaborated with UX and product teams. Developed Golang microservices for cloud-native environments, RESTful APIs for geospatial data, and contributed to frontend deployment processes using Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Cognizant
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023Spearheaded development of a scalable employee time management app using Micro-Frontend architecture and React ecosystem tools including Redux, React Query, React Router, and Styled-Components. Implemented performance optimizations such as lazy loading, code splitting, and custom ReactQuery hooks. Developed cross-platform React Native mobile apps. Contributed backend services and microservices in Golang for system diagnostics and event logging, leveraging concurrency patterns for real-time data processing. Maintained high test coverage via Jest and Cypress. Automated frontend workflows and CI/CD with Bamboo and SonarQube, led code reviews, and mentored junior developers.
Senior Frontend Engineer at TTEC
September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2021Led development of a high-performance e-commerce wine sales platform using TypeScript, React, and Bootstrap. Built responsive SPA interfaces with React Router and Redux for global state management. Implemented React Intl and i18next for localization and advanced SEO enhancements. Developed real-time analytics dashboards with D3.js and seamlessly integrated Contentful CMS. Established comprehensive testing using Jest and Enzyme with a focus on code quality and CI/CD pipeline optimization via GitLab. Incorporated Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and implemented targeted marketing campaigns through MailChimp. Supported backend automation and data parsing via Python scripts, and integrated Sentry for error tracking and monitoring.
Frontend Engineer at Upwork
March 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016Developed and maintained interactive client-side educational web applications with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Designed responsive educational content using Bootstrap's grid system and media queries. Built SPAs with React and integrated APIs to enrich educational platforms. Delivered Python-based backend solutions including automation scripts and RESTful APIs for dynamic content delivery with Flask. Coordinated UX/UI collaboration ensuring high-fidelity implementations and conducted user research to drive iterative UI improvements. Managed version control and deployment workflows using Git and GitHub.
Senior Frontend Engineer at NorthWell
March 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025Led the development of a dynamic platform using Next.js focused on scalability, performance, and SEO. Implemented secure user authentication, payment workflows with Stripe, and managed license validation. Integrated Tailwind CSS for responsive design and used React.js with Redux for efficient state management. Enhanced React performance using Suspense, lazy loading, and React Concurrent Mode. Developed backend services and APIs using Node.js and Golang, leveraging Go concurrency for parallel data processing. Employed CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and deployed on DigitalOcean and AWS S3. Utilized Databricks and Snowflake for data processing and analytics.
Senior Frontend Engineer at SitScape
February 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025Led scalable React frontend architecture development integrating ArcGIS for geospatial data visualization. Created interactive D3.js timeline simulations and custom charts. Used Tailwind CSS for responsive SPA pages and implemented reusable React hook components. Ensured code quality with Jest and React Testing Library. Incorporated Pendo.io for user analytics and collaborated with UX and product teams. Developed backend microservices and RESTful APIs with Golang for geospatial pipelines. Managed deployments using Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker, and participated in agile processes.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Cognizant
January 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025Spearheaded scalable employee time management app development with Micro-Frontend architecture. Utilized React, TypeScript, Redux, and ReactQuery for client-side performance optimization. Created comprehensive component libraries with Storybook and maintained cross-platform React Native apps. Developed backend tools and microservices using Golang, applying concurrency for real-time telemetry processing. Wrote Jest and Cypress tests to ensure code quality. Contributed Python automation scripts and managed CI/CD with Bamboo and SonarQube. Led code reviews and mentored junior developers.
Senior Frontend Engineer at TTEC
February 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025Led development of high-performance e-commerce wine sales platform using TypeScript, React, and Bootstrap. Implemented React Router SPA layout, global state with Redux, and performance improvements via lazy loading and code splitting. Delivered multilingual support using React Intl & i18next and wrote real-time data visualizations with D3.js. Integrated Contentful CMS for content management. Established testing frameworks with Jest and Enzyme and optimized CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD. Leveraged Google Analytics and MailChimp integrations. Used Python for backend automation and applied Sentry for error monitoring.
Frontend Engineer at Upwork
August 1, 2016 - August 18, 2025Developed interactive client-side educational web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and React.js. Created responsive designs with media queries and Bootstrap grid, integrated APIs, and built SPAs. Delivered Python backend solutions including automation scripts and Flask RESTful APIs for dynamic educational content. Collaborated with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional interfaces and managed code versioning with Git and GitHub.
Senior FullStack Engineer at NorthWell
March 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025Led architecture and full-stack implementation of a Next.js platform with SSR and ISR strategies to enhance SEO and reduce page load times. Designed and implemented backend services using Node.js and NestJS with strong typing via TypeScript to minimize runtime errors. Developed well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI specs, advanced React optimizations, and concurrent background jobs. Managed containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes on DigitalOcean and automated CI/CD flows with GitHub Actions. Integrated Stripe payments with webhook security and implemented centralized logging and monitoring to reduce incident detection times. Championed test-driven development and mentored developers on best practices.
Senior FullStack Engineer at SitScape
February 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025Architected client-server solutions for a geospatial analytics platform using React and Angular. Built Node.js/NestJS microservices to ingest and process large geospatial datasets into PostGIS using streaming parsers and worker queues. Implemented server-side vector tiling and aggregation improving ArcGIS client rendering speed. Designed a GraphQL aggregation layer that prevented performance issues and optimized relational queries. Created D3.js visualizations for large datasets integrated into React, managed CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps with Kubernetes and Helm for production rollouts. Implemented feature flags, analytics instrumentation, and code quality tools to improve developer experience and product adoption.
Senior FullStack Engineer at Cognizant
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025Developed enterprise-grade backend services in Node.js/NestJS supporting React and Angular frontends focusing on secure, scalable APIs with JWT/OAuth and RBAC. Migrated frontend components to a shared Storybook library for design consistency and cross-framework reuse. Improved client-side data orchestration with React Query for responsiveness. Designed observability instrumentation for backend services and integrated monitoring dashboards. Built lightweight Golang utilities for telemetry workloads, introduced quality gates and enforced test coverage in Bamboo CI to enhance code quality and reduce defects.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at TTEC
February 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025Led frontend and backend development for a high-traffic e-commerce platform with server-side rendered product pages using Node/Express to improve SEO and load performance. Created backend services managing product catalogs, sessions, and secure PCI-compliant checkout processes. Modernized legacy admin tools from AngularJS to Angular and React to improve maintainability. Applied advanced performance optimization techniques across the stack resulting in measurable improvements. Built analytics dashboards with D3 visualizations and integrated Google Analytics tracking. Enforced testing disciplines and continuous deployment via GitLab and GitHub pipelines.
FullStack Engineer at Upwork
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025Developed interactive client-side web applications for educational platforms using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with a focus on responsive design and cross-browser compatibility. Built dynamic user interfaces using React.js for SPAs enhancing user engagement and learning experiences. Delivered Python backend solutions including automation scripts, RESTful APIs with Flask and Node.js supporting authentication and analytics. Collaborated with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional components and used Git for version control and feature integration. Conducted user research and iterative improvements to create effective educational content.
Senior Software Engineer at CSIPharmacy
October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026Architected backend services using Node.js and .NET for a healthcare SaaS platform, reducing order processing delays significantly. Designed React interfaces, improving case visibility and task completion times. Led deployment workflows on Azure, enhancing reliability and reducing release friction.
Senior Software Engineer at NorthWell
March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Led full stack development projects using React and Node.js, resulting in scalable solutions that improved operational throughput. Designed RESTful APIs and SQL integrations, enhancing data exchange reliability and stakeholder satisfaction.
Senior Software Engineer at SitScape
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Engineered client-focused SaaS applications, increasing feature adoption. Designed backend services improving response performance and built responsive frontend applications for better usability. Gathered requirements to streamline development cycles.
Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant
March 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Developed scalable solutions using Java and React, significantly improving application response times. Designed complex integrations and maintained high-quality standards during releases, supporting cloud deployment planning.
Senior Software Engineer at TTEC
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2021Led full stack engineering for customer service platforms, improving workflow efficiency and reducing latency in backend services. Worked closely with stakeholders to clarify needs and sustain high results in delivery cycles.
Software Engineer at Upwork
March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016Built full stack applications for various clients, developing RESTful APIs and responsive frontend applications to improve user experience. Maintained documentation and project quality across multiple priorities.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Methodist University
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Methodist University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Methodist University
January 1, 1992 - August 27, 2025Bachelor of Science at Southern Methodist University
January 1, 1992 - March 25, 2026Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Education, Financial Services
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