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Kevin Wathen

@kevinwathen

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Experienced full stack developer specializing in React.js, Node.js and Python.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

13 years of experience designing and delivering high-performance web applications with a focus on scalability, UX optimization, and agile execution.

Technical Leadership: Spearheaded end-to-end project delivery—from architecture to deployment - for diverse applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Healthcare-Focused Execution: Built HIPAA-compliant platforms integrated with EHRs (e.g., Epic, FHIR), lab systems, BLE medical devices, and real-time patient monitoring dashboards.
Full-Stack Expertise: Deep proficiency in React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python, with a strong balance between backend robustness and frontend performance.
Agile & Independent: Proven ability to lead projects independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver solutions under tight deadlines while maintaining clear client communication.
Performance-Driven: Optimized user experience (UX) and technical architecture to drive measurable improvements in application speed, reliability, and maintainability.

Key Skills: React.js, Remix, tRPC, Tanstack, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Agile Development, Technical Architecture, UX Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, SST, Redis

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Full Stack Developer

Groundswell

Jun 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 9 months)

- Led the development of a Healthcare application (React/TypeScript + Node.js), enabling real-time analytics for 10K+ users and reducing API latency by 35%.
- Enhanced platform scalability for a high-traffic client, enabling seamless handling of 10,000+ concurrent users during peak sales events.
- Pioneered AI-driven features by integrating OpenAI APIs.

ReactJS Redux Remix TypeScript Next.js Node Python Django Jest Playwright Pytest AWS SonarQube Storybook HTML5 CSS3 RESTful APIs

Full Stack Developer

Pypestream

Mar 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 2 months)

- Engineered AI chatbots that provide a seamless, app-like experience, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving adoption through intuitive self-service conversations.
- Contributed to the creation of sophisticated microapps that preempt the need for agent handoffs by delivering real-time resolutions, effectively supporting customers at every stage of their journey.

Next.js MobX XState RxJS TypeScript LIT Shoelace Storybook GraphQL Apollo Client MongoDB Kubernetes GitHub Actions Datadog)Sentry Cypress Percy JSON LaunchDarkly Yup Vite ESLint Prettier Agile HTML5

React Front End Developer

SpinSci Technologies

Jul 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 7 months)

- Created a scheduling system that allows patients to effortlessly book appointments via voice, text, or chat, supporting both Direct and Open schedules.
- Designed a billing system that enables patients to make payments conveniently through voice or chat, with automatic reconciliation in the EHR.
- Streamlined Patient Registration
- Enhanced Patient Engagement
- Mentorship and Coaching

Redux TypeScript Formik Yup Jest Cypress Ant Design Storybook PostgreSQL JSON AWS Lambda Amazon EC2 AWS Amplify TailwindCSS

Software Engineer

TeraThink Corporation

Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 (3 years 4 months)

- Developed responsive, user-friendly web interfaces that enhanced user experience across multiple devices, leveraging the latest front-end technologies to meet client requirements and deliver engaging solutions.
- Developed and integrated custom APIs for client applications, ensuring seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.

Responsive Web Design API Integration UX Design Workflow Optimization