Welcome to My Tech Journey

Andrew "Drew" Stephenson

I am an artist who happens to be a full stack developer. I look at a computer screen as a blank canvas; A canvas that I can create anything with in languages such as React Js, Angular JS/Latest , Node.js , Javascript, HTML5, CSS, SASS, LESS, and more.. .

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Certificates

Optimizely : Experience Perfectionist

Membership ID: 5D6D469F49E3620029B724A3
August 2024

Optimizely: Code Composer

Membership ID: 5CD32579F6D1370038A47139
May 2024

Education

2005 - 2009
Savannah State University / Southern Polytechnic State

Undergrad | Science

Electrical Engineering
2009 - 2012
Georgia Gwinnett College

Bachelor | Science & Technology

Information Technology
10+ yrs Experience
May 2011 - October 2023

UI Engineer

Resio, Project 44, Cox Automotive, Rightpoint, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Sapient Razorfish, VML, Infax Global, Sideways NYC, MDSi, etc.. .

Skills + Summary

Javascript

90%

React

90%

CSS

90%

Angular

75%

Node

85%

Adobe Photoshop

60%

Illustrator

75%

MS Word / Documentation

90%

Most Recent Title : Lead UI Engineer

A Decade of Innovation and Leadership

Welcome to my tech journey, a decade-long exploration of technology and innovation driven by my insatiable curiosity and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Diverse Industry Experience

My path in the technology sector has taken me through a myriad of industries, from media and finance to academia and private enterprises. Each step of the way has provided me with a unique palette of inspiration and knowledge, which I've come to view as valuable tools in my professional arsenal.

Port Intel: An International Triumph

One of the highlights of my career was my involvement in Project44's Port Intel, a groundbreaking project that has achieved international acclaim. Port Intel not only won Best in Innovation at SIL in Barcelona but also earned Project44 the prestigious recognition of "Next Big Thing in Tech" from Fast Company. This project is a testament to my passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

Resio: Scaling New Heights

In my most recent role as a Lead UI engineer at Resio, I've applied my systematic programming approach to surmount challenges and drive the company forward. When I joined, Resio faced limitations, with the web portal struggling to onboard more than a thousand active users at a time. After eight months of dedicated effort, we've seen tremendous progress, with the system now capable of accommodating over 4,000 concurrent users and counting. This achievement underscores the reliability and stability of my interfaces and the results-driven approach I bring to every project.

Continual Learning and Looking Ahead

My career is defined by the relentless pursuit of knowledge and growth. As I reflect on the past decade, I'm excited about the next chapters in my professional journey. I'm poised to build on my diverse experiences and my distinctive approach to technology and programming, eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Thank you for joining me on this incredible journey of technology, innovation, and growth. Stay tuned for more exciting developments, and feel free to reach out if you're interested in collaborating or learning more about my work.

Notable Work

Brickburst

A high intensity one player online game designed to get your brain racing at an extreme pace!

Coded in :

  • React / Typescript
  • Three Js/ R3F
  • Node
  • Tailwind
  • React Spring
  • Mongo DB

Project 44 | Port Intel

Manage Global Disruptions With Real-Time Port Intel

To help manage port congestion, blind spots, and black swan events, Port Intel delivers global, accurate, real-time intelligence on port and vessel activity so supply chain professionals can plan proactively, respond to exceptions, and meet customer expectations.

Coded in :

  • React / Typescript
  • Material UI / Styled Components
  • Nest
  • Snowflake