Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hello! I consider myself a friendly software engineer who values quality in everything. I'm a former competitive gamer (top 5 of a few things). Since then, I have been obsessed with improving quickly and making optimization the heart of what I do. Currently, I develop our AI and 3D products at work, primarily in ThreeJS. The main technologies I like are TS, JS, NextJS, ThreeJS, and Go. I use vim btw (nuni nopda). GitHub: https://github.com/stuckinsnow Discord community: https://discord.gg/PamtgRqhUh
https://polymuse.tech Founding engineer. • 3D & AI development • Ongoing
At Fines Gallery, I was hired to work on a large NextJS project and consult with the company to refactor code; design and create additional components and pages, and improve performance -- https://finesgallery.com • Refactored web pages to achieve a 59% reduction in load time (6.8s -> 2.8s); 100% elimination of blocking time (280ms -> 0ms), 71% reduction in LCP (8.3s -> 2.4) and increased performance score from 63 to 97 as measured by Unlighthouse. • Proposed architectural changes to reduce server expenses from a $1,000/month budget to under $80/month while maintaining support for 50,000+ monthly users. • Optimized data fetching by moving useEffect calls to server-side, and refactored multiple pages to be statically generated at runtime. Additionally, implemented linting and resolved conflicts in 100+ files. • Designed and developed a favorite system, implementing email notifications for users when items go on sale. • Developed and refactored UI components, including a footer, parts of the header, and other reusable components. • Created a user-friendly contact form, with a map component, improving the site's functionality and user interaction. • Designed responsive mobile layouts, adapting previously desktop-only designs for mobile devices. • Developed FE and BE components, using NextJS with TypeScript and AWS SST Infrastructure.
At Bones, I was hired to "identify and address declining financial trends" and "devise strategies to reverse them". I was also responsible for managing stores from 11 am to 8pm, and provided coverage for sick keyholders. Within three months, the business owner noted positive changes: • Managed 3 stores and 9 employees, boosting Google customer satisfaction ratings from 4.633 to 4.865. • Increased recurring orders by 300% and optimized client outreach within two months by creating a customer pipeline system for special orders using Asana; additionally, trained the team on a new sales strategy. • Bridged communication between the store owner and suppliers, overseeing stock orders and ensuring smooth supply chain operations. • Developed strategies to boost profits and reduce labor expenses, inc. conceiving automation methods. • Resolved stock inventory discrepancies across 6,000+ products by introducing new systems to the team. • Coordinated with vendors, contractors, reps, etc. to source products for customers and the store. • Discussed pain points and strategies with ownership to improve processes at all three facilities, including providing feedback on training and interview processes. • Oversaw the processing of incoming stock and recorded item details into the inventory management system. • Provided advice to pet owners covering various topics e.g. nutrition, training, grooming, etc. and sustained high levels of satisfaction by sourcing products. • Managed online, recurring and special orders, and in-store collections. • Trained and directed the team to ensure store cleanliness, stock replenishment, store aesthetics, etc. • Provided feedback to team members about their performance and behavior. • Trained keyholders on the new recurring order system. • Coordinated with property management, the fire department and the police to address building-related issues, safety, etc. • Performed pet emergency first aid.
At Adventure Den, I managed every aspect of the business: • Managed a 20+ person team on call 24/7, in a 10,000+ sq ft facility, accommodating over 100+ pets at a time; also trained night staff, and regularly worked double shifts. • Interviewed, hired, trained, and, when necessary, terminated team members to maintain a high-performing team. • Increased web traffic 30.8% by improving the website, and running advertising campaigns. • Spearheaded the planning, negotiation, and execution of a reception area, resulting in a more welcoming experience for customers. Expenditure kept well below a $7,500 budget due to configuring networks, computers, and security cameras myself. Oversaw all aspects of the project, including interviewing and training receptionists. • Delivered $20,000+ savings, primarily through identifying and rectifying billing discrepancies. Notably, I saved over $4,200 from a single transaction. • Developed and executed engaging social media posts and campaigns to promote the business inc. photographing 106 pets in 90 minutes during Christmas. • Trained staff in software usage. • Created training materials for the newly created receptionist role and new software used by the senior team. • Analyzed financials for service viability and improvement. • Formed relationships and negotiated deals with contractors. Where possible, I cut costs by doing things myself e.g. implementing security cameras; improved data security, and enhanced internal communication. • Cultivated customer relationships. • Enhanced the facility myself e.g. repaired a cat room, helped implement a new AC system, etc. • Collaborated with developers to help rectify CRM problems. • Fulfilled over 15 WorkSafeBC orders and administered first aid to numerous pets and team members.
Specialized in photography & content creation: • Collaborated with Uniqball to help with the design of a photography product. • Ran a successful blog using WordPress and built a custom theme for it, using HTML, PHP, CSS and jQuery. • Increased social media presence to several thousand followers. • Created visually appealing content and delivered fully re-touched composite photographs to clients. • Helped review, advertise and photograph products e.g. worked with Satechi, a tech company. • Managed website servers and tracked/analysed web analytics. • Improved photography skills, especially with building interiors & composite editing. These experiences have solidified my expertise in the field, positioning me as a valuable asset for content creation.