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John Evans

@johnevans1

Seasoned Senior Frontend Engineer with expertise in scalable applications.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to engineering excellence, where I can continue to grow and mentor others.

I am a seasoned Senior Frontend Engineer with over 10 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications at leading tech companies such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. My expertise lies in React, TypeScript, and design systems, complemented by a strong backend knowledge in Python, Go, and Node.js. I have a proven track record in cloud-native development, CI/CD optimization, and real-time performance monitoring, which has enabled me to deliver exceptional user experiences.

At Pinterest, I led a significant migration project that improved type safety and reduced onboarding time for new engineers. I drove the adoption of the Gestalt design system and implemented performance enhancements that reduced homepage load time by 35%. My commitment to accessibility and inclusive design has resulted in a shared React library that adheres to WCAG standards, ensuring a better experience for all users. I thrive in cross-functional environments, negotiating trade-offs between performance and design fidelity to achieve balanced solutions.

Previously, at Instagram, I co-architected Instagram Reels and launched features that drove millions of daily engagements. My experience at Facebook involved optimizing algorithms and developing internal tools that significantly reduced deployment times. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of engineering excellence, making me a valuable asset to any team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Frontend Engineer

Pinterest

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Led the migration of 3.7M+ lines of code from Flow to TypeScript, improving type safety and reducing onboarding time. Drove 100% adoption of the Gestalt design system by building reusable React components. Reduced homepage load time by 35% through HTTP streaming and server buffer elimination.

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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Instagram

Apr 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 4 months)

Co-architected Instagram Reels, integrating React Native UIs with Go backends. Launched Type Mode in Stories using React Native and Python, driving millions of daily engagements. Built scalable product tagging and checkout flows, increasing shopping interactions by 30%.

FA

Software Engineer

Facebook

Aug 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 7 months)

Optimized News Feed ranking algorithm with Python/C++, increasing engagement metrics by 15%. Migrated legacy PHP systems to Hack, improving maintainability and runtime efficiency. Developed React + GraphQL internal tools that reduced feature deployment time by 20%.

FA

Software Engineer Intern

Facebook

May 2014 - Jul 2014 (2 months)

Built a real-time metrics dashboard with React and D3.js, reducing incident response times by 40%. Developed a prototype Groups feature that influenced future product roadmap decisions. Implemented performance profiling with XHProf, identifying backend bottlenecks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Florida logoUF

University of Florida

Master of Science, Computer Science

2013 - 2014

University of Florida logoUF

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

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