Devon Daviau
@devondaviau
Senior front-end engineer building performant React/Next.js experiences with strong UX, accessibility, and AI-assisted tooling.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior front-end engineer with 10+ years of experience building modern web applications with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. I bring deep expertise in component architecture, REST API integration, and creating performant, high-scale interfaces grounded in excellent user experience and accessibility.
I enjoy owning the front-end end-to-end—from architecture decisions and prototyping through production deployment and ongoing iteration. In my current role, I build and maintain a high-scale Next.js SaaS platform, inheriting a mature codebase and continuously extending it with new features while protecting established design patterns and performance.
I actively integrate AI-assisted development tooling into my day-to-day workflow, including Claude Code, MCP servers, and the Anthropic API. I also have hands-on experience integrating LLM-powered features into web applications, using these tools to accelerate prototyping and iteration cycles.
Previously, I led client-facing and agency-side front-end work by translating business requirements into polished, responsive implementations, with cross-browser and cross-device testing as a core quality bar. I’ve also modernized front-end tooling and workflows (including Gatsby adoption and legacy maintenance), and I mentor junior developers to help teams ship faster with confidence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Developer
Element 6
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led full-scope development and technical direction for a facilities management SaaS platform built with Next.js and TypeScript. Integrated Claude Code, MCP servers, and the Anthropic API into the workflow, and managed CI/CD plus Linux server configuration.
Front-End Developer
5FOLD Agency
Apr 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 7 months)
Built polished, responsive React and Next.js front ends with a focus on UX and cross-browser compatibility. Owned the Faris Team real estate platform, including Storybook component library development, Salesforce integration, REST API integrations, and production testing.
Tech Lead / Developer
Gel Agency
Nov 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Served as the sole technical decision-maker, driving adoption of Gatsby (React static site generation) to replace legacy WordPress builds. Modernized development tooling and workflows, migrated client data with Node.js, and maintained/overhauled legacy client sites.
Web Developer
Tyger Shark
May 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained client websites using customized WordPress instances, progressing from co-op student to full-time developer. Implemented responsive designs across varied projects, using a mix of web technologies to support production delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Ontario College Diploma, Interactive Web Design and Development
2015 - 2017
Earned an Ontario College Diploma in Interactive Web Design and Development at Georgian College in Barrie from 2015 to 2017.
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English Literature
2004 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Arts at Laurentian University studying Political Science and English Literature from 2004 to 2008.
Availability
Location
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Website
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github.com/devolasvegasJob categories
Skills
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