Wil Chow
@wilchow
Experienced software engineering leader with deep expertise in frontend development.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned software engineering leader with a robust background in frontend and full-stack development. My career has been marked by a proven track record of architecting scalable solutions that enhance user experiences and improve developer efficiency. I thrive in startup environments, where I leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver successful products while fostering strong team cultures.
In my recent role as Founding Senior Engineer at RootNote, I directed full-stack development efforts to achieve our MVP, focusing on product usability and performance. I led sprint planning and retrospectives, ensuring effective team workflows and alignment with product management. My contributions to backend API development using AWS Lambda and GraphQL significantly enhanced data flow efficiency and system reliability. I am passionate about integrating AI tools to streamline workflows and improve the developer experience.
Previously, as a Senior Frontend Engineer at Meltano, I led frontend architecture initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in development efficiency. My commitment to mentoring and knowledge-sharing among frontend engineers has fostered best practices within the team. I have a strong foundation in various technologies, including React, Next.js, and TypeScript, which I utilize to create high-performance applications that meet user needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founding Senior Engineer
RootNote
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Directed full-stack development to achieve MVP, focusing on enhancing product usability and performance. Led sprint planning and provided mentorship to engineers, aligning technical and business goals while integrating AI tools to streamline workflows.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Meltano
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Led frontend architecture, resulting in a 25% increase in development efficiency. Managed design iterations and mentored frontend engineers while developing a component library that reduced feature development time by 30%.
Senior UX Engineer
Yardstik
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Led UX design for GA features, achieving a 30% increase in user engagement. Collaborated on key initiatives and streamlined project execution by effectively communicating tech solutions to cross-functional teams.
Interactive Director
Meditech Communications
Jan 2006 - Jan 2021 (15 years)
Established and led the interactive department, developing web-based sales tools and interactive web demos for healthcare conferences, significantly enhancing user experience and client satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science, Multimedia & Web Design
Completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in Multimedia & Web Design, focusing on the principles of design, multimedia production, and web development.
University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, studying algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and system design.
Availability
Location
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Website
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