Nick Barnard

React/Native/Typescript

Javascript/Typescript Developer based in Toronto, specialising in front-end React/React Native. Adept in Node, Typescript, Redux. Currently mid-level (A2) and keen to progress.

Solid experience with multiple digital agencies, comfortable with Agile/SCRUM. Have shipped and maintained a wide range of projects for clients across numerous sectors, including finance, commerce and construction.

Strong troubleshooting & critical support skills after experience on fire-fighting teams.

Passionate about developing great UX&UI through clean, readable code using modern technology.

Working knowledge of Git VCS, as well as AWS/GCP microservices.

Previously spent 10 years in the Audio Industry as a sound engineer and studio technician, working with industry-leading equipment & software and a range of clients.

Considerable working experience in various media software incl. Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X

Comfortable with Adobe Creative Cloud apps incl. Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, etc.

I firmly believe that a positive, problem-solving attitude and a supportive company culture is essential to a healthy work environment. I do my best to be a force for good wherever I work, and I try to devote equal attention to both technical and soft skills.

After 10 years in the audio industry as a Sound-Engineer & Repair technician, I made the transition into full-stack software development and I now specialise in front-end.

I have multiple professional Diplomas from the audio world, an HNC in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of professional software development for a wide range of clients across sectors such as construction, finance and eCommerce.