Jacob Shuman

Software Engineer

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

About

Experience

  • Indigenous Friends Association (Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote)
    • Technical Manager
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

      - Automated deployment pipelines for 3 frontend applications on Cloudflare Pages and 5 services on Railway, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention. - Developed comprehensive documentation on architecture, QA policies, and working protocols. - Optimized training for new team members and ensured consistent application of standards. - Architected a unified messaging system integrating APIs from WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Slack, and Discord, streamlining cross-platform communication. - Led the migration of existing users to a new platform, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining user satisfaction.

    • Senior Developer
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Implemented automated translation support, enhancing productivity and accessibility across application frontends. - Developed audio-only “stories” using on-device APIs, leading to a 25% increase in overall user engagement. - Designed and built a complex user permissions system, enabling customized individual responsibilities on the social media platform. - Automated deployments to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store using GitHub Actions and fastlane, streamlining release processes.

    • Junior Developer
      Jun 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Optimized backend performance by refactoring legacy code, improving efficiency and stability. - Implemented comprehensive QA procedures, significantly reducing post-launch bugs and improving overall platform reliability. - Led the migration effort to upgrade Angular, enhancing platform performance and functionality. - Collaborated with developers to resolve breaking changes effectively without side effects. - Addressed intricate technical challenges through collaborative problem-solving methods, ensuring uninterrupted operations. - Regularly maintained and updated an indigenous-focused social media app built with Ionic and Angular. - Managed deployment and maintenance of Apple App store and Google Play Store listings for the Ionic app. - Developed and integrated push notifications for Apple and Android devices using OneSignal. - Refactored backend server-side functions to leverage TypeScript, improving code quality, readability, and maintainability.

  • Lab Assistant at Seneca College
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 · 8 mos