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Stephen Dennis

@stephendennis1

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Senior Software Engineer with expertise in data-centric UI development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in building and optimizing data-centric UI features. At Databricks, I led the frontend development for a new lineage visualization tool, enhancing the discoverability and debugging processes for enterprise users. My work involved collaborating with backend and infrastructure teams to integrate secure APIs, ensuring smooth performance for large datasets.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong product-driven mindset, partnering with product and design teams to influence product growth and customer satisfaction. I have also acted as a tech mentor, guiding teams in adopting modern technologies and best practices. My experience spans various domains, including fintech, healthcare, and SaaS, where I have successfully led projects that integrate real-time data visualization and complex role-based permissions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer

Databricks

May 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 6 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer at Databricks, I built and optimized data-centric UI features using React, TypeScript, and GraphQL. I led the development of a lineage visualization tool and collaborated with backend teams to integrate secure APIs. My role included implementing access control, improving accessibility, and mentoring team members on best practices.

React TypeScript GraphQL Redux AWS Scala Apache Spark Accessibility Agile

Full Stack Engineer

Monterail

Sep 2018 - May 2023 (4 years 8 months)

At Monterail, I worked as a Full Stack Engineer, leading projects in fintech and healthcare. I developed a custom CRM and analytics dashboard, integrated third-party APIs, and improved frontend performance. I also mentored junior developers and drove architectural decisions for scalability.

React Python Go API Integration Performance Optimization Agile Mentorship CRM

Frontend Engineer

GitLab

Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 8 months)

As a Frontend Engineer at GitLab, I contributed to core DevOps workflows and enhanced the Merge Request Review UI. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to align features with the open-core model and expanded test coverage to improve reliability.

React HAML WebSockets RSpec Jest UX Design Test Coverage Agile

Frontend Developer

Airtable

Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year)

In my role as a Frontend Developer at Airtable, I focused on building interactive UI components using React and TypeScript. I implemented drag-and-drop features and worked on API integrations, ensuring accessibility and performance optimization for large datasets.