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Taylor Robbins

@taylorrobbins

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Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of web development experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

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

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in web development, specializing in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript. My strong front-end expertise is complemented by more than 3 years of back-end development, allowing me to build scalable, high-performance applications. I am known for writing clean, maintainable code and mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team productivity.

At DockYard, I led the frontend development for the Intellispark Pulse platform, significantly enhancing student support tools and increasing user engagement. My role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement custom hooks and modernize key customer flows, resulting in measurable improvements in engagement and conversion rates. I take pride in my ability to integrate third-party authentication and build CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless user experiences and reliable platform updates.

Throughout my career, I have developed a passion for creating responsive and accessible user interfaces. My experience spans various industries, and I thrive in environments that challenge my skills and encourage innovation. I am eager to continue growing in my career while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Software Engineer

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DockYard

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Led frontend development for the Intellispark Pulse platform, enhancing student support tools by designing and implementing dynamic user interfaces using React and Typescript, increasing user engagement across educator and family portals. Implemented the frontend modernization of Cars.com, transforming a fragmented experience by replacing legacy Node microservices with a unified, performant archit

React TypeScript Material UI Node Jenkins GitHub Actions JavaScript

Front End Developer

Nacelle

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Developed and maintained high-performance, headless commerce frontends using React, Next.js, and GraphQL, driving fast and responsive eCommerce experiences. Built and integrated Blog Articles with a focus on SEO best practices, contributing to increased organic search performance.

React Next.js GraphQL Shopify Jest Cypress SEO Frontend Architecture Component Libraries

React Developer

InVision

Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Built modular, reusable UI components using React, Redux, and Styled Components. Collaborated with product designers and backend engineers to build high-impact features such as Boards, Inspect, and Studio integrations.

React Redux styled components Storybook Agile UI Components Frontend Architecture

Jr. Frontend Developer

10up

Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Contributed to building WordPress Themes for Regional News Sites. Collaborated with UX designers and backend developers to build and maintain custom WordPress themes for clients across media, education, and government sectors.

WordPress Git GitHub QA Testing HTML CSS JavaScript UX Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2014. Gained foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of computer science.