Software Engineering

Hello! I'm Sophie, a software engineer with a BSc. in Computer Science. I specialize in building modern web applications and providing technical solutions for creative industries.

Career

Freelance Web Developer

03/2023 - Ongoing

Remote
Skills: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Git, Figma, Tailwind CSS
Architected a frontend modernization for soarer.cloud, implementing real-time data synchronization with the AT Protocol (BlueSky API) while maintaining legacy design constraints.

- Engineering high-performance, accessible web applications utilizing Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, prioritizing Core Web Vitals and SEO optimization.

- Owning the full SDLC, from architectural design in Figma to automated CI/CD deployment on AWS and Vercel.

Technical Consultant

02/2022 - 01/2025

Gaijin Goombah LLC
Skills: Cloud Architecture, System Design, Hardware Optimization

- Optimized enterprise content pipelines through the strategic implementation of Hybrid Cloud storage solutions and high-availability hardware configurations.

- Architected Data Redundancy and Disaster Recovery protocols, resulting in significantly increased system uptime and the elimination of critical workflow bottlenecks.

- Evaluated and implemented hardware optimization strategies that extended system longevity and reduced operational overhead.

Full-Stack Developer

03/2019 - 02/2020

Wilfrid Laurier University
Skills: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Java, AWS
Developed a complex, real-time market simulation engine featuring negotiation logic and dynamic profit-maximization algorithms.

- Architected and maintained a robust React/TypeScript application serving as a core educational platform for university-level departments.

- Led a critical Database Migration of MongoDB instances to secure, compliant university infrastructure, ensuring data sovereignty and security.

- Engineered automated data-processing utilities in Java to streamline research workflows, reducing manual processing time.

Other

DefinitelyTyped

Open Source Contributor to DefinitelyTyped, improving the TypeScript ecosystem by authoring type definitions for the react-scramble library.