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Travis Henson

Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

Full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience creating clean and easy-to-use sites and applications with a focus on finding simple code-based solutions to complex problems. Professional experience includes React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Experience

  • Lead Web Engineer

    March 2023Present

    Getter|Sydney, Australia (Remote)

    • Made critical decisions regarding day-to-day operations and long-term architecture to align with product direction goals, while maintaining an updated and modern tech stack.
    • Planned and implemented architecture and infrastructure upgrades for critical pieces within the tech stack, including AWS and Next.js.
    • Analyzed AWS infrastructure resource usage to optimize spending and reduce costs by 30% over a 4-month period.
  • Web Engineer

    April 2021September 2022

    Getter|Sydney, Australia (Remote)

    • Investigated problems, developed strategies, and implemented technical solutions as an integral part of the product development cycle.
    • Architected a project quotes feature which became a central component of Getter’s revenue streams.
    • Upgraded Getter’s product search to leverage Algolia AI resulting in a quick, efficient experience with a focus on analytics-driven term relevance and real-time suggestions.
    • Collaborated in cross-functional global teams across multiple countries, including the USA, UK, and Australia.

Education

  • Certificate | Full-Stack Web Development

    February 2019 – July 2019

    University of Richmond

  • Bachelor of Arts | Advertising

    August 2014 – May 2017

    Western Kentucky University

Certifications

  • Scientific Computing with Python

    freeCodeCamp|December 2022

Tools & Skills

HTML5
CSS3
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Tailwind
GraphQL
Node.js
PostgreSQL
AWS
Python