Timothy Beamish
About Timothy Beamish
Timothy Beamish is a Staff Engineer at BenchSci, specializing in building high-performance progressive web applications using React. He has extensive experience in software development and has held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Current Role at BenchSci
Timothy Beamish serves as a Staff Engineer at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing a suite of React and NextJS web applications aimed at accelerating medical research. His work involves utilizing a tech stack that includes TypeScript, React (NextJS), Webpack, NodeJS (Express), Python (Django), and Google Cloud Platform. Beamish's contributions are integral to enhancing the performance and functionality of the applications that support scientific advancements.
Previous Experience
Before joining BenchSci, Timothy Beamish accumulated extensive experience in various technical roles. He worked as a Software Developer and QA Tester at Object Technology International for three months in 1997. He then served as a Senior Web Developer at The Georgia Straight from 2010 to 2011. His role as Technical Lead and Project Manager at Fresh Rotation spanned from 2015 to 2017. Most notably, he was a Senior Staff Engineer and Web Team Lead at Plenty of Fish from 2015 to 2021, where he led web development initiatives.
Educational Background
Timothy Beamish holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Acadia University, completing his studies from 1997 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise and contributions in software development.
Technical Specialization
Timothy Beamish specializes in building highly performant progressive web applications using React. His technical skills include developing microservices that connect through pub-sub systems and recording and querying petabytes of analytic data to address complex bugs. This specialization enables him to create efficient and scalable applications that meet the demands of modern web development.
Professional Engagement
In addition to his engineering role, Timothy Beamish actively engages with the tech community by giving talks at conferences and meetups. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences, contributing to the professional development of others in the field. Furthermore, he dedicates time to personal projects, writing code for fun, and continuously learning new skills to enhance his expertise.