Shawn Nolan Jr.
I craft high-performance, scalable, and battle-tested web applications, driven by rigorous test-driven development. I excel at deploying and optimizing both traditional servers and cutting-edge serverless architectures. With deep expertise in AWS services and cross-stack resource integration, I deliver seamless, innovative solutions that power success.
Full stack
Software
Admin
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Ethika, Inc
Present - 2024-02- I’ve been focused on improving performance and cutting costs by fine-tuning both the front-end and back-end of our systems.
- I manage and modernize several Vue.js projects, keeping them fast, clean, and easy to maintain.
- I also integrate new tools like Algolia and Nuxt into our existing setup to expand what our apps can do.
- On a day-to-day basis, I handle updates, fix bugs, and continuously refine the experience for both users and developers.
Freedom Forever Solar
2023-07 - 2024-06- I built new features for internal systems that made our workflows faster, smarter, and more automated.
- On the front end, I worked with React to create smooth, intuitive interfaces that felt effortless to use.
- Behind the scenes, I developed PHP APIs and business logic to power a lot of those dynamic features.
- I followed test-driven development practices to make sure everything ran clean before merging to production.
- Debugging became second nature — I used tools daily to track down issues quickly and keep the dev cycle moving.
Global Tracking Communications LLC
2022-06 - 2016-01- At GTC, I helped transition large legacy systems to modern, cloud-based apps using AWS and serverless architecture.
- I built a native application from scratch that bridged the gap between old and new data systems — a huge step forward for the company.
- I also worked on a complex data migration system to move millions of records safely and efficiently.
- Most of our APIs were built in Node.js and TypeScript, deployed across AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and AppSync GraphQL.
- I managed deployments for dev, staging, and production, keeping stability and performance top of mind.
- Test-driven development was a big part of my workflow, helping keep new and existing features solid.
- And when bugs popped up, I tracked them down fast — solving problems before they became issues for users.
Odyssey Inc
2016-12 - 2015-01- I worked on a mix of .NET MVC and Entity Framework projects, jumping in to complete and improve existing codebases.
- I built secure, HIPAA-compliant features in CakePHP, focusing on encrypted data and privacy standards.
- On the front end, I used AngularJS to make interfaces that were intuitive and visually clean.
- I also wrote REST APIs to connect everything together smoothly between front and back ends.
Earnware
2015-12 - 2010-01- I was part of an agile team building full-stack applications using .NET and MongoDB.
- A big focus for me was writing scalable, maintainable code through test-driven development and smart design patterns.
- I worked heavily with jQuery and AJAX to build responsive, data-driven interfaces connected to MongoDB.
- Testing was a habit — I wrote client-side unit tests with Chutzpah and jQuery to catch issues early.
- I also built custom Joomla components, modules, and plugins to give CMS-driven sites more power and flexibility.
Vistage Worldwide, Inc
2012-06 - 2012-02- I designed and built marketing landing pages that helped boost conversions.
- I also created branded email templates used in campaigns across the company.
Turn Key Systems
2010-09 - 2009-10- I developed custom websites and WordPress plugins, often under tight deadlines.
- I built tailored integrations between WordPress and Infusionsoft to automate marketing workflows.
- One of my bigger projects was a custom membership system built entirely on top of Infusionsoft’s platform.
- Each project helped me sharpen my design, development, and problem-solving skills early on in my career.
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Passionate full stack software engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, test-driven applications from end to end. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, reliable code using Node.js, PHP, .NET/C#, Angular, Vue, React, and modern deployment practices.
Whether I'm architecting robust backends, crafting intuitive frontends, or diving into CI/CD pipelines, I focus on quality, performance, and maintainability. But when the code compiles and the deploy goes green, That's when the real fun kicks in.
I'm all about chasing adrenaline rushes shredding waves, bombing powdery peaks, ripping singletracks, sending it on my dirt bike, or hitting the local skate parks.
When I need to slow the pulse a bit, I switch to zen mode snapping photos, archery therapy, or watching a hockey game.
Always learning, always building, always down for the next adventure. Let's connect if you're coding something cool or know the secret spot for the best runs.