Connor Claxton

August 2022 — Present
Senior Software Engineer – Actalent
• Developed full-stack rebuild of Stryker application using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and Sequelize ORM, focusing on complex data tables and advanced ltering interfaces
• Engineered multi-tier authentication system for differentiated access across various app sections, along with super admin capabilities.
• Led NodeJS API development with middleware integration and standardized documentation using Open API 3.0 specication
• Played a key role in the frontend redevelopment of the Thermo Fisher app in React and TypeScript, particularly in developing a Gantt chart with Chart.js, and optimizing data integration from SQL queries to API endpoints.
• Contributed to the Mitsubishi Kumo project’s transition from AngularJS to Angular 15+, addressing key Android app bugs in an emulated environment and adapting to new Angular features.

April 2022 — July 2022
Software Engineer – Morphic
• Collaboratively developed an innovative automated website creation tool and intuitive site editor, utilizing a comprehensive component library with unique customization options in React, NextJS, Strapi, and GatsbyJS.
• Actively participated in feature development discussions, contributing to planning and implementation strategies, particularly focusing on enhancing user engagement, eciency, and ease of use
• Led the refactoring and optimization of components, transitioning towards a modular, functional programming paradigm to facilitate future feature expansions and enhance application exibility
• Contributed to the implementation of new, impactful features that signicantly increased user engagement and streamlined the user experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of user-centric design principles.

June 2020 — February 2022
Software Engineer – Intrepid Control Systems
• Developed the strategic rebuild of a complex AngularJS application using React, Redux, and TypeScript, carefully evaluating and enhancing legacy functionalities while ensuring a balance between innovation and user familiarity
• Spearheaded the in-depth learning of proprietary systems and processes, including live streaming of data over CAN networks and script execution for vehicle-attached devices, to inform effective redevelopment strategies
• Collaborated closely with engineers across disciplines to assimilate undocumented proprietary knowledge, translating intricate technical details into cohesive development plans.
• Played a pivotal role in the transition of the Java API to a Node.js framework, simultaneously creating comprehensive OAS documentation to address previous gaps and enhance future maintainability.
• Navigated the challenges of conguring and managing multi-service Docker containers, contributing to the development of a robust job queue service and improving cross-service integration.

2019 — 2020
Full Stack Web Development & Computer Science – Bloom Institute of Technology
• Full-Stack Development: Proficient in using JavaScript, HTML, CSS for front-end development and React for dynamic user interfaces; experienced in back-end development with Node.js, Python, Django, and database management with SQL.
• Computer Science Fundamentals: Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees, hashing, graphs), and algorithms (analysis, formulation, sorting, searching), with a focus on efficient software design and problem-solving.
• Design & Testing: Knowledgeable in software design principles and patterns, adept at conducting rigorous testing, refactoring, and ensuring quality assurance (QA) for optimal software performance.
• Project Experience: Developed and deployed multiple web applications, demonstrating proficiency in full-stack development, from concept to deployment, with an emphasis on clean code, user-centric design, and scalable architecture.

Krossplay
• Music app that lets you integrate with Spotify and has future plans to include Youtube and SoundCloud•
• Users can stream, play, and combine music from playlists on other top platforms to create your own blends.
• Fully responsive frontend application built using React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, Authentication with Next-Auth, and state management using React-Redux with the RTK

React Tetris
• Tetris re-created using React Hooks
• Utilized custom hooks to manage game logic, collision detection, and user inputs
• Made use of Dan Abramov's useInterval hook
• Implemented Styled Components and particle library for the tetris themed components and aesthetic

SocialBee
• Built React/Redux application along with a backend using Google's Firebase
• Includes essential social media functionality with creating an account, posting, commenting, liking, and notifications
• Integrated Material-UI components and theming to allow for a smooth transition on global styling