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Jeff Smykil

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Senior Software Engineer with expertise in front-end development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth.

I am a passionate Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in front-end development, specializing in creating user-friendly applications that enhance user experience. My journey began with a Bachelor of Music in K-12 Instrumental Music Education, but I quickly transitioned into technology, where I found my true calling. Over the years, I have worked with various technologies, including React, Vue.js, and Node.js, contributing to projects that impact millions of users.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and collaborated with cross-functional groups to deliver high-quality software solutions. At Discovery Education, I streamlined code to meet WCAG AA standards, significantly improving user experience. My role at Screencastify involved creating a React-based license management system that impacted 12 million users. I take pride in my ability to refine processes, enhance features, and reduce technical debt, ensuring that the products I work on are not only functional but also accessible and user-friendly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Discovery Education

May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Streamlined code to meet WCAG AA standards, achieving VPAT approval and improving overall user experience. Collaborated with product team to develop features like orientation pages and curriculum tools for flagship Science Tech Book product.

Vue.Js Stylus HTML Git Pendo

Senior Software Engineer II

Screencastify

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Created React-based license management with interface, database schema, and seeding scripts impacting 12 million users. Developed an email delivery service using GraphQL, Postgres, and task workers, enhancing communication reliability for the company.

React EmotionJS RTL GraphQL BullMQ MobX Jest React Testing Library NestJS TypeScript PostgreSQL

Senior Software Engineer

Encyclopædia Britannica

Jul 2017 - Present (8 years)

Collaborated with product and back-end teams to create an assessment platform used by 20k teachers and students, enhancing satisfaction. Resolved accessibility issues, ensuring retention of large contracts in 18 states and protecting company revenue.

React KnockoutJS MongoDB SCSS WebSockets Storybook XML XSLT Redux Git Jenkins REST

Front End Engineer

L2Interactive

May 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Built and maintained websites for major arts organizations, using custom code and proprietary CMS to meet client needs. Collaborated with customers to understand their needs, ensuring their vision was accurately implemented and delivered.

HTML XML XSLT JavaScript PHP REST CMS

Full Stack Engineer

Rev4 Interactive

Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Developed a web-socket interface enabling timed transitions between front and backends, synchronized with projection hardware signals.

JavaScript LESS Socket.IO Express REST

Software Engineer III

PointRoll

May 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)

Assisted in developing a web application to process advertising assets into a proprietary advertising format, resulting in an increase in throughput and enabling the team to handle a higher volume of ad conversions. Wrote and integrated new tests into the continuous integration system, resulting in enhanced code quality and faster delivery of features.

JavaScript Advertising Platforms Web Application Development Continuous Integration

Front End Developer / Designer

Radianse

Oct 2010 - Present (14 years 9 months)

Designed and built a real-time dashboard and tracking system, optimizing network health monitoring across 1,000+ locations and improving response time to outages. Led front-end development, integrating service contracts, client-side templating, and functional testing within a CI/CD pipeline.

jQuery QUnit LESS CI CD REST Leaflet

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Keene State College

Bachelor of Music, K-12 Instrumental Music Education

Activities and societies: Athletic Coach / Umpire (2005 - 2006), College Information Technology Committee (2000 - 2003), Music Educators National Conference Local Chapter (Public Relations Officer, 2003)

Focused on K-12 Instrumental Music Education. Completed coursework and practical training to prepare for teaching music in elementary and secondary school settings.