Marc BarbeauSoftware Engineer


Marc Barbeau

SOFTWARE ENGINEER 

 hello@marcbarbeau.com

JavaScript | TypeScript | React.js | Vue.js | Node.js | GraphQL | Jest | Cypress | Laravel | Docker | Git

Who Am I?

  • Passionate Software Engineer with 9 years of industry experience.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, conduct interviews, and interact with diverse stakeholders.
  • Significant experience in modernizing codebases, improving maintainability, scalability, and performance.
  • Self-directed with a proven ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements.
  • Customer-focused with emphasis in performance and user engagement.
  • Easygoing collaborator excited to network with other disciplines.

TextUs

Senior Software Engineer

August 2022 - Current

React.js | TypeScript | Jest | Cypress | GitHub | Bash
  • Spearheaded a large technical shift and code reorganization to modernize the codebase and improve maintainability, scalability, and performance.
  • Successfully mentored a small team of Software Engineers, focusing on core front-end development competencies including React, TypeScript, Jest, Cypress, and Storybook.
  • Organized and led biweekly meetings where we planned, discussed, and debated new and ongoing engineering objectives.
  • Proactively resolved disagreements during code reviews, promoting constructive dialogue and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Cultivated a culture of open communication and inclusivity within the team, facilitating dialogue and respect for diverse perspectives.
  • Conducted interviews for engineering and management positions, contributing to the growth and development of the team.
  • Collaborated closely with product management and design teams to ensure the delivery of features that met business requirements.
  • Regularly solicited feedback from colleagues and team members, utilizing various channels to gather insights and improve team dynamics.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and facilitate team onboarding.
  • Collaborated with the DevOps team to enhance continuous integration and deployment processes, resulting in faster and more efficient software delivery.
  • Identified and resolved complex technical issues in large production React applications, showcasing strong troubleshooting skills and technical expertise.

LiveControl

Senior Front End Engineer

January 2022 - July 2022

React.js | TypeScript | Jest | Cypress | NATS Messaging | GitHub | Bash
  • Provided technical direction and software development for a cutting edge, real time react application capable of operating multiple remote cameras.
  • Collaborated with a multicultural team located across Europe, Asia, and the America’s.
  • Prototyped framework agnostic reactive data models in TypeScript using a NATS websocket connection for state synchronization.
  • Ensured stability of complex interactions, such as drag and drop, through development of Cypress integration tests.

RE/MAX

Sr. R&D Developer

January 2021 - January 2022

TypeScript | Vue.js | Node.js | Apollo GraphQL | Jest | Cypress | Laravel | GitLab | Docker | AWS
  • Implemented, debugged, and maintained large scale system architecture powering some of the largest real estate brokerages in the United States and Canada.
  • Formed lasting connections with members of internal and external technical teams.
  • Provided technical direction and support for a large, full-stack development team through paired programming, code reviews, and scrum ceremonies.

RE/MAX

Front End Developer

February 2017 - January 2021

  • Spearheaded site optimization strategies, reducing page load times by 90%.
  • Refactored and redesigned applications while reducing the total code volume by an average of 13.5%.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver solutions to high-level business needs.

Marrick Medical

Software Developer

November 2016 - February 2017

HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | PHP | Laravel | REST | Git | Bash
  • Quickly learned multiple new frameworks and produced a working prototype in under three months.
  • Collaborated with designers and end users to build application interfaces.
  • Extended and modified designs to adapt to constantly changing product requirements.

Diligent Consulting Inc

Webmaster

October 2015 - November 2016

HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | PHP | REST | Git | Bash
  • Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • Designed, developed and maintained existing PHP web architecture powering the Federal Highway Administration.

Fort Lewis College

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

August 2008 - May 2013

HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | PHP | REST | Git | Bash | Java
  • Studied Computer Sciences with emphasis in web technologies.
  • Minored in Business Administration.

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