Soren Frederiksen
About Soren Frederiksen
Soren Frederiksen is a Frontend Developer currently employed at Issuu in København, Denmark. He has a diverse background in software engineering and journalism, with previous roles at various organizations including Fairfax Media and Monash University.
Current Role at Issuu
Soren Frederiksen serves as a Frontend Developer at Issuu, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the revitalization of Issuu's core product, which is a React/Redux application. His work includes integrating modern libraries such as react-query and conducting tests using Cypress. Soren also played a key role in the development of a new company-wide design system, building essential components from Figma designs using TypeScript, React, and SCSS. His contributions focus on enhancing user experience and ensuring the product meets modern web standards.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Soren worked at Fairfax Media as a Full-stack editorial developer, both in a contract and permanent capacity, from 2016 to 2021. He also held a position as a Front-end editorial developer (Casual) in 2016. His experience includes a range of internships and roles that provided him with a solid foundation in web development and software engineering. Notably, he served as a Software Engineering Tutor at Monash University for four months in 2015, where he shared his knowledge with students.
Background in Journalism
Soren Frederiksen has a background in journalism, having worked as an intern reporter at various organizations in 2013, including The Age, Australian Associated Press (AAP), Tempo TV, and Crikey.com.au. He also served as a Cadet Journalist at The Young Witness from 2013 to 2014. His early career included roles at Sky News Australia as a Guest Liaison and at Student Youth Network (SYN) as a Radio Presenter, Panellist, and Contributor. This diverse experience in journalism has contributed to his communication skills and understanding of media.
Educational Background
Soren completed his Master of Information Technology at Monash University from 2014 to 2016, focusing on Software Engineering. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Communication in Journalism from RMIT University between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, he studied Front-End Web Development at General Assembly from 2014 to 2015. His educational background combines technical skills in software development with a solid foundation in communication and journalism.
Contributions to Accessibility and Design Systems
At Issuu, Soren has implemented automated accessibility tests as part of the test suite for the new design system using tools such as jest, testing-library, and axe-core. His focus on accessibility ensures that the products developed are usable for a wider audience. He has also been instrumental in building key components of the design system, contributing to a more cohesive and user-friendly interface across the company's offerings.