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Hello I’m Kevin Guy
a frontend engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the West Saxony University of Applied Science in Zwickau, Germany. Currently living in London, United Kingdom.
I am a quality driven and focused frontend engineer with more than 10 years of experience efficiently using web technologies to develop complex web applications for international brands. Clients and colleagues enjoy collaborating with me to build award winning websites and applications. I have a keen eye for design and always go the extra mile to craft a better experience. I am a specialist in JavaScript with an extensive knowledge in full stack development. I apply fundamental knowledge and new tools to craft a unique and modern experience.
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May 23 — May 24: DoorFeed (Contract)
Modernised property tech portal with a new in-house UI library. Streamlined workflows for internal team by addressing new features which obsolete external sheets and tools. Built a revolutionary tenancy platform which automates the tenancy progress at scale
- Automate operations for rental applications and tenant management, automating the progress from marketing, book viewings through to the final check-in.
- New project management tools, by developing a custom gantt chart for internal team to organize renovation projects
- Reworked UI and UX for scale, by introducing a grid to align content, refining existing code into reusable components, pixel perfect design implementation, and picking better tools which provide options to build good user interface.
- Improved code quality and product stability, by using TypeScript generics, Zod schemas, and type-safe SQL queries.
Jun 22 — Feb 23: Veolia UK (Contract)
Developed from the ground up a new frontend application which is the one stop application for all business to business customers.
- Reduced customer service enquiry time drastically, by promoting guidance to self-help, and developing an interactive chatbot to collect additional enquiry information before agent is required
- Sped up development and consistency of UI, by creating a reusable component library and configurable design system
- Automated deployments with feedback, by replacing the manual deployments with a CD process using Webpack, Blt, GitHub and Acquia pipelines
Nov 21 — Apr 22: DocMorris (Contract)
Frontend ownership of DocMorris Care and transforming it into a well performing web application.
- Improved ease of development, by introducing code management for multiple zip files into mono-repo, webpack builds, CD/CI, and migrating an undocumented custom framework into native solutions
- Optimized Google Page Speed from 20 to 90, by using the library techniques of Drupal 9, reducing JS, optimizing images and writing a module to insert critical CSS
- Provided automated migration solution, by exporting dynamic content into static assets, copying to eCommerce platform and loading via style isolating Web Component
- Halved hosting costs, by offloading rendering to clients using Drupal Headless and React
Apr 19 — Apr 21: Ostmodern
Frontend ownership of B2B2C SaaS CMS used by products with 1M+ users for 1-Tier entertainment and sport businesses skylark.com
- Led 3 frontend developers and improved developer retention, by building a good relationship and strong support
- Established product improvements by guidelines, technical road map, best practices and pitched to business
- Successfully migrated stack from AngularJS, Gulp, Jasmine, Selenium to React, Redux, TS, Webpack, Jest, RTL, Cypress, whilst maintaining service-level agreement of 99.9%, and reduced feature development from 2 months to 2 weeks
- Developed integrated multimedia uploader, taking integration of video streaming services from 20 weeks to 3 weeks
Dec 17 — Feb 19: Salmon (Contract)
Led a team for a luxury fashion brand with close client relations to redesign and rebuilt eCommerce platforms with LCP < 1s.
- Increased yearly revenue of luxury fashion brand, by improving web vitals through rebuilding eCommerce platform using React, Redux, Webpack
- Mentored junior developers using pair programming and code reviews
- Improved user retention using A/B testing tool Optimizely for various clients
Apr 17 — Jul 17: Hybrid Theory
- Leading the team in AngularJS development and best practices for frontend technologies
- Continues development and integration with different stages of testing, automated pipelines, and release strategy
Jun 15 — Mar 17: Denkwerk
- Transformed design to pixel perfect and responsive and award-winning websites
- Developed living style guides for Gedore’s eCommerce and brand website, and Stroer’s green field project
- Estimated and calculated projects
- Consulted early state projects and designers on possible costs and benefits
- Working on 3 AngularJS application
- Apply WCAG compliance to Condor’s customers facing website
- Representing Frontend development at recruiting events
Jan 12 — Jun 14: Several Clients
- Full-service web solutions for small businesses, including design, development, and social media
Aug 11 — Jan 12: Konsultaner
- Build companies own brand website
- Developed modular jQuery-plugins for internal use or partnering agencies
Talks
Education
2014 — 2015
Master Program in Social Media and Web Technologies, Växjö, Sweden2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Zwickau, Germany2006 — 2009
Technical Assistant for Computer ScienceAwards
2016 Red Dot Award: Communication Design
- 🥇 Gedore Website
- 🥇 New Baraka Website
- 🥇 Zwilling Brand Website
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