Tyler Spencewood

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My passion is creating web applications for the cloud using the shiniest tools in the toolbox. I’m obsessed with performance and scalability and work on every part of the web stack. I love collaborating with teams to build high quality, well tested software for the web.

I also dream in JavaScript

Skills

  • JavaScript
    • Node.js
    • React / Redux
    • Angular
  • C# / ASP.NET
  • Python / Django
  • Ruby / Rails
  • HTML5
  • SQL and NoSQL
  • Git

Work History

Leadpages

Minneapolis, MN

Web Application Engineer/Principal Engineer

primary skills: JavaScript (ES2015+), React, Node.js, leadership

Nov 2014 - present

  • Led front-end engineering team to develop next generation landing page building application
  • Helped set standards and technology stack for current front-end development
  • Helped architect and transform legacy asset creation and delivery systems into highly scalable solutions
  • Solidified standards around React and led development efforts to replace critical parts of front end applications
  • Developed multiple Node.js micro-services to support asset creation and new products
  • Led team dedicated to creating a marketing campaign building application
  • Implemented automated headless testing as a visual testing and end to end testing tool for automated deployment pipelines

FastPencil

Minneapolis, MN

Web Developer

primary skills: Ruby/Rails, JavaScript

Apr 2014 - Present

  • Ruby on Rails development for book publishing software
  • Prototyping and leading development effort for modern website transition using Angular and Node.

The Nerdery

Bloomington, MN

Software Engineer

primary skills: C#/ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL, leadership

Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Web site and web application development with:
    • ASP.NET (C#, VB), Sitecore, Umbraco
    • JavaScript (Browser, Node.js)
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PHP (Zend)
  • Led small and large teams to create high-quality sites with short deadlines
  • Planned, estimated and created scopes of work for customers and internal sales
  • Focused on and helped forge path for small, static teams to improve development cycle
  • Traveled out of state for on-site work, consulting and sales

Siren – Internet Music Player

Saint Paul, MN

Designer, Front-end and Back-end Developer

primary skills: JavaScript, Python/Django, SQL

Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Built an online MP3 player and music management system, designed and developed from the ground up
  • Heavily focused on a rich user experience, with a custom JavaScript framework
  • Special attention given to speed and handling of large amounts of data
  • Responsive, cross-browser, themeable interface
  • Connected to user’s existing music libraries through DAAP

Wall Street On Demand

Boulder, CO

Web Developer

primary skills: ASP, JavaScript, C#/ASP.NET

Sep 2007 - May 2009

  • Creation of web products for large investment firms
  • Strong focus on client-side interaction – web applications
  • Worked alone and in teams to deliver sites under tight, aggressive deadlines
  • Focused on new technologies; helped with development transition to ASP.NET

Collective of Web Experts (COWE)

Graz, Austria

Web Developer (contractor)

primary skills: PHP, JavaScript

Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Created Multi-language (English, German, Italian) websites
  • Implemented custom CMS tool for user-friendly site management
  • Created web-managed newsletter tool for sending mass e-mail

Bellevue Computer

Corvallis, OR

Computer Technician

Nov 2001 - Jun 2005

  • Software and hardware troubleshooting
  • Built custom computers for home and business use
  • Phone and on-site support for customers

University of West Florida – Student Affairs

Pensacola, FL

Computer Technician

Jun 2000 - Sep 2001

  • Software and hardware maintenance for all division computers
  • Construction of divisional website
  • Computer support and training

Intertec, Inc.

Milton, FL

Web Developer

Jul 1998 - May 1999

  • Front-end web development and design
  • Consulting

Other

  • Surfin' the ‘net since '94
  • Created my first web app in college using Perl back in 1999 – a web front-end for the then-popular Napster
  • I spent almost two years living in Europe and I speak German fairly well
  • Played the French horn for 7 years