Malik Johnson
@malikjohnson
Senior Full Stack Engineer specializing in AI-first web applications.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 10 years of experience in delivering scalable, AI-first, and multilingual web applications. My expertise lies in using technologies like React, Node.js, and TypeScript, and I have a proven track record across various sectors including FinTech, fitness services, and retail. I am passionate about developing robust applications that meet high regulatory standards and performance requirements.
Throughout my career, I have successfully integrated OpenAI APIs and developed enterprise applications that enhance user engagement and streamline processes. My commitment to accessibility, performance optimization, and secure engineering practices drives my work. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Engineer
BAI Financial Services via VelloWeb
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Developed AI-first SaaS applications using React, Node.js, GraphQL, and Headless CMS (Contentful CMS) within a service-oriented architecture, serving over 10,000 users. Integrated OpenAI APIs (GPT-4, embeddings, function calling) for automated support, data extraction, and content generation.
Full Stack Engineer
Ritual Wellness and Fitness Services
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Developed interactive animations using React, Next.js and GSAP to enhance user engagement and improve overall UI/UX responsiveness. Architected a highly responsive and SEO-friendly frontend using React, Next.js, improving user engagement and search visibility.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Well.ca Retail
Jul 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js/Express.js, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend and backend. Developed complex 2D/3D data visualization using React, utilizing Redux for state management to ensure smooth user experience.
Software Developer
Amazon Web Services
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)
Designed and developed server-side logic while seamlessly integrating databases, successfully developing over 150+ RESTful APIs. Well-versed in AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, CloudWatch, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, and S3.
Software Developer Intern
Amazon Web Services
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Focused on software innovation, process automation, and providing software services to S3. Developed an all-encompassing Node.js/Express.js project that featured several parser arguments and API calls to facilitate patching.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UWUniversity of Windsor
Master of Applied Computing, Computer Science
Completed a Master of Applied Computing with a focus on Computer Science. The program ran from September 2013 to December 2015.
AUAston University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. The studies were conducted from September 2008 to November 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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