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David Parker

@davidparker

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Experienced Frontend Engineering Lead with a passion for innovation.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth, where I can leverage my expertise in frontend development and cloud infrastructure.

I am an experienced Frontend Engineering Lead with over 15 years of success in building scalable, high-performance applications. My expertise lies in leading infrastructure and CI/CD strategies across cross-platform systems. I have a proven track record of delivering real-time, media-rich, and mission-critical applications with a global reach.

Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented in-house UI component libraries using React.js, focusing on reusability, reliability, accessibility, and performance. I have architected backend microservices with Node.js and TypeScript, and I am adept at streamlining release processes to enhance observability and enable rapid product iteration in dynamic international teams.

My experience includes scaling systems to handle high traffic volumes and improving system observability through centralized structured logging. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging modern frameworks and cloud-native practices to drive innovation and efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

OTT Product Lead

Current

Friend MTS

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Led a team focused on forensic watermarking for real-time live streaming, specifically for premium sports content. Designed and implemented an in-house UI component library using React.js, emphasizing reusability, reliability, accessibility, and performance.

React TypeScript AWS Terraform CloudFormation SQL NoSQL REST CI CD

Senior Developer

Friend MTS

Aug 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Re-architected multi-platform watermarking libraries for iOS, Android, Javascript, Flash, and Roku to align with modern standards. Enhanced back-end services using Node.js in containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.

Node Docker Kubernetes Jest Playwright React Testing Library WireMock LocalStack Storybook Jsdoc

Front End Developer

Piksel

Apr 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 4 months)

Delivered cross-platform streaming applications using Apache Cordova for iOS, Android, Smart TVs, and Web for clients like Channel 4 and beIN Sports. Designed and coded fully-responsive front-end UIs using React and modern CSS, focusing on usability and accessibility.

Apache Cordova React CSS Capybara Mocha Selenium UI UX Design Cross Browser Testing

UX Developer

Twenty Six Digital

Oct 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Led front-end architecture for high-traffic marketing and e-commerce platforms, serving clients such as the NHS, TalkTalk, and the London Stock Exchange Group. Developed an internal responsive framework to standardize UX across mobile and desktop.

UX Design Responsive Web Design Drupal Magento Optimizely