Glenn Baker
About Glenn Baker
Glenn Baker is a Senior Front End Developer with extensive experience in JavaScript and user interface design. He currently works at Envato and has held various roles in Australia and the UK, focusing on innovative development methods and accessibility.
Work at Envato
Glenn Baker has been employed at Envato as a Senior Front End Developer since 2016. In this role, he actively researches and introduces new development methods to enhance team performance and project outcomes. His responsibilities include leading the development of user interface templates and ensuring adherence to SEO and WCAG Accessibility techniques.
Previous Experience in Front End Development
Before joining Envato, Glenn Baker held several positions in front end development. He worked as a Senior Front End Web Developer at Target Australia from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as Team Lead User Interface at Next Digital from 2009 to 2012 and as Interface Architect from 2004 to 2008. His experience also includes a brief role as a Digital Media Developer at Whitespace in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Glenn Baker studied at Swinburne University of Technology Sydney from 2000 to 2003. He has extensive experience in JavaScript development, including native JavaScript and various libraries such as Backbone, RequireJS, jQuery, and Prototype. His expertise extends to designing and developing user interface template architecture for enterprise-level and open source CMS.
Technical Skills and Development Methods
Glenn Baker specializes in Single Page Application Architecture using React, Flux or Redux, and Webpack. He employs testing frameworks such as Jasmine and Karma in his development processes. Additionally, he utilizes build scripting tools like Gulp, Ant, and NodeJS to streamline workflows and enhance project efficiency.
Leadership and Training
In his current role and previous positions, Glenn Baker has conducted showcases, client demonstrations, and business user training. He leads Java, Spring, JSP, and JSTL template development, ensuring that his team is well-versed in the latest technologies and practices in front end development.