Nick S.
About Nick S.
Nick S. is a Lead Front End Engineer specializing in Front End Infrastructure at Movable Ink, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering, focusing on refactoring legacy code and design systems, and has held various roles at notable companies including The Field Museum, Best Buy, and Razorfish.
Current Role at Movable Ink
Nick S. serves as the Lead Front-End Engineer for Front-End Infrastructure at Movable Ink since 2022. In this role, he focuses on refactoring legacy code and making strategic decisions regarding front-end frameworks and deployment strategies. He utilizes technologies such as Handlebars, JavaScript, TypeScript, PostCSS, and Tailwind in his engineering work. His responsibilities also include maintaining NPM packages that are essential for front-end product engineers at Movable Ink.
Previous Experience at Movable Ink
Nick S. has held multiple positions at Movable Ink. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Software Engineer - Front End Infrastructure from 2021 to 2022. His tenure involved significant contributions to the front-end development team, where he focused on enhancing the user interface and overall user experience.
Career Background
Nick S. has a diverse background in front-end development, having worked at various organizations. His previous roles include Contract Developer at The Field Museum from 2013 to 2014, Senior Ember Engineer at Popular Pays from 2017 to 2018, and Presentation Layer Engineer at Razorfish from 2013 to 2015. He also held contract positions in web production at Best Buy and Stratasys & Redeye in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Nick S. studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Furniture Design and Visualization. His educational background complements his professional expertise in front-end development, particularly in creating design systems that ensure a unified experience across components and UI elements. He is also dedicated to mentoring and pairing with other front-end engineers to foster skill development.