JBJosh Barrow
@joshbarrow
Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in scalable web applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm a results-driven Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in building scalable, user-centric web applications. My journey has been marked by a commitment to performance optimization, where I've successfully reduced load times by 40% and improved development workflows by 20%. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring junior developers and leading teams to achieve project goals.
At First American Financial Corporation, I played a pivotal role in migrating legacy systems to React.js, enhancing both performance and user satisfaction. My experience spans across various technologies, including React, Redux, Node.js, and MongoDB, allowing me to contribute effectively to both frontend and backend development. I am passionate about creating reusable components and implementing best practices that drive efficiency and scalability in software development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
First American Financial Corporation
Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 10 months)
As a Software Engineer, I reduced load times by 40% through optimization and modular component design. I built a document upload feature, integrated RESTful APIs, and migrated legacy systems to React.js. Additionally, I mentored junior developers, designed reusable components, and collaborated with designers to implement UI/UX designs.
Software Engineer
First American Financial Corporation
Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 10 months)
As a Software Engineer at First American Financial Corporation, I optimized load times by 40% and enhanced user satisfaction by migrating legacy systems to React.js. I built a document upload feature and integrated RESTful APIs for real-time tracking, while mentoring junior developers and leading onboarding processes.
Software Engineer
Stable Insurance
Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 6 months)
At Stable Insurance, I developed and deployed a GatsbyJS marketing site, implemented Redux state management, and created custom charts for real-time metrics. I also enhanced security measures, collaborated with product managers, and built accessible UI components to improve user experience.
Software Engineer
Stable Insurance
Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 6 months)
At Stable Insurance, I developed a GatsbyJS marketing site and implemented Redux for state management. I created custom charts for real-time metrics and enhanced security with JWT authentication and role-based access control, while collaborating with product managers and backend developers.
Apprentice
One-on-One Coding Apprenticeship
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
Completed a hands-on coding apprenticeship focusing on JavaScript, React.js, Express, Django, Ruby on Rails, Sass, HTML5, and CSS3, gaining foundational skills for a career in software development.
Apprentice
One-on-One Coding Apprenticeship
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Completed a hands-on coding apprenticeship focusing on JavaScript, React.js, Express, Django, Ruby on Rails, Sass, HTML5, and CSS3, gaining practical experience in web development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
One-on-One Coding Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship, Software Engineering
2019 - 2020
Hands-on training in JavaScript, React.js, Express, Django, Ruby on Rails, Sass, HTML5, and CSS3.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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