Steven Lee Lawson
About Steven Lee Lawson
Steven Lee Lawson is a Senior Front End Web/UI Developer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, currently working at Digital Turbine. He combines a background in music with his technical expertise, mentoring junior developers and collaborating with teams to implement modern designs.
Current Role at Digital Turbine
Steven Lee Lawson serves as a Senior Front End Web/UI Developer at Digital Turbine. He has been in this position since 2023, working remotely from the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he collaborates with a technical support manager and a UX designer to implement modern designs in Vue applications. His responsibilities include overseeing code releases to ensure smooth deployments to production.
Previous Experience in Web Development
Prior to his current role, Lawson held several positions in web development. He worked at The Integer Group as a UI Developer for two months in 2019. He also served as a Web Developer at Ria Financial from 2019 to 2020 for four months and as a Front End Software Engineer at Cutover for four months in 2022. Additionally, he spent two years as a Mid-Senior Front End Developer at Health Sqyre from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Training in Software Development
Lawson studied at the Turing School of Software & Design, where he completed the Front-End Engineering Program, focusing on JavaScript and React from 2017 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music with an Emphasis on the Recording Arts from the University of Colorado Denver, which he earned from 2008 to 2013. His educational background contributes to his unique approach to problem-solving in web development.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his development work, Lawson actively mentors junior front end developers. He engages in pair programming to foster their growth and development within the field. This commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to building a supportive community in the tech industry.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Lawson holds a certification in React Hooks from Epic React, which demonstrates his advanced proficiency in React. His technical skills include a strong foundation in front end development, particularly with JavaScript, React, and Vue. He combines these skills with insights gained from his musical background, enhancing his creativity in coding and problem-solving.