Thomas Weber, Software Engineer

San Francisco, California | (916) 505-1169 | [email protected] |

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tom-weber-99345a77 | Github: github.com/zorborac

Summary

Full-stack Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience, specializing in front-end development. Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Svelte, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, SQL, UX Design, and architectural efforts. Adept at leading technical conversations, introducing new technologies, and implementing end-to-end testing solutions. Currently available to consult. Interested in the right full-time role.

Skills

• JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Svelte and SvelteKit, Next, Vue.js

• Node.js, Python (Django/Flask frameworks), SQL, GraphQL (Apollo)

• OpenAI API, prompt engineering, LLMs

• UX Design, basic visual design

• REST API design, front-end rebuilds

Professional Experience

hoverstate.dev, San Francisco, CA, January 2023 - present

Founder and operator of independent consultancy

• Operates in the full stack web solution space

• Currently at work on some exciting projects, some which leverage LLMs

• Inquiries? Message [email protected]

Rivian Automotive, Palo Alto, CA

Staff Software Engineer, October 2021 - October 2022

• Added Cypress end-to-end regression testing to GitLab-based CI workflow

• Implemented a Webpack-based solution to improve resilience of large SPA

• Co-led i18n internationalization for department's front-end projects, created internal library, and assisted junior engineers with leveraging said library

• Developed and implemented new Git branching and release strategy

• Led staff level technical discussions on new web technologies, such as JavaScript Proxies

Project Ronin, San Mateo, CA

Senior Software Engineer, March 2020 - June 2021

• Assessed viability of the codebase for main consumer-facing product

• Led design and build of user interface for a new provider symptom triage platform

• Modernized front-end architecture, introduced TypeScript, and eliminated extraneous libraries

• Implemented a maintainable end-to-end testing solution for the main dashboard product

Freelance Software Engineer, San Francisco, CA

October 2019 - March 2020

• Consulted on projects in legal and transit spaces

Syapse, San Francisco, CA

Senior Software Engineer, May 2018 - September 2019

• Designed and implemented backend and frontend for an internal tool used to enhance machine learning model accuracy

• Contributed heavily to the transition from monolithic web app to microservice architecture

• Developed proof-of-concept examples for engineering initiatives, including front end deployment and Elasticsearch adoption

Practice Fusion, San Francisco, CA

Software Engineer, User Interface, July 2015 - March 2018

• Designed and built product features for a large single page electronic health record app

• Led Ember framework upgrade and performance improvement working groups

• Served as Scrum Master for agile team

Freelance Web Developer, San Francisco, CA

January 2014 - July 2015

• Developed an enterprise Chrome extension for Gmail, still in use today

Cibo Studios, San Francisco, CA

Front-End Developer, April 2013 - December 2013

• Delivered static sites and small web applications

• Estimated technical complexity and effort for project deadlines

• Converted Photoshop files into rich web-based user experiences

Project Examples

RMail for Gmail: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rmail-for-gmail/inobjcmbajbmllkgkigemcfnikdmlidn

• Lead developer of a Chrome extension for adding security features to Gmail

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

• Studied chemistry with a secondary concentration in computer science

• Merit Scholarship recipient

Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley, CA

• National Merit Semifinalist