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Nick Stebbings

Nick Stebbings

Software Engineer
Oamaru,OTA

Summary

Multitalented and communicative Full-Stack Engineer with experience in several languages and amenable/adaptive to new tech stacks. Demonstrated excellent skills in HTML, JavaScript, Ruby. True team player with strengths in accuracy and thoroughness. Versed in each stage of the software lifecycle from UI/UX BDD to CI/CD.

Skills

    Modern JavaScript Frameworks, HTML5, CSS3, SASS

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Work History

Freelance Developer

Self
Akaroa, Christchurch
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Developed an e-commerce (Shopify) stock maintenance app from ground up using a PostgreSQL database to collect data from a 3rd party supplier and interact with Shopify's GraphQL API.
  • Boosted efficiency in my client's Admin software using webhooks to better automate order fulfillment.
  • Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for new app features.
  • Adjusted design parameters to enable live updating of accurate stock levels on the store's front-end.
  • Prioritized change requests and completed in order of priority.
  • Added permissions-based capabilities to existing Admin dashboard (Shopify uses JWT capability tokens).

Software Engineering Trainee

Launch School
Remote - Based in Christchurch
01.2019 - 02.2021


  • Wrote clean, clear and well-tested code for various projects.
  • Collaborated effectively with other members of the Launch School course and performed regular written and live-coding assessments.
  • Analyzed source code to identify and rectify potential functionality issues. We used a clearly defined process (PEDAC) to work through each problem.
  • Documented technical workflows and knowledge in a Medium blog for education of fellow students.
  • Translated small project requirements into various implementations in Ruby and Vanilla JavaScript.

Social Enterprise Startup Founder

Self
London, UK
08.2017 - 04.2018

I co-founded a social enterprise for aiding in mental-health using Barista coffee skills to train people for work. The financial support was based upon selling coffee from a cart in East London.

  • Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Managed on-site evaluations (Health and Safety)
  • Delivered personal level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Politics & Economics

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
09.2009 - 12.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics

University of Bath
Bath, UK
09.2006 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

Newcastle Emlyn Comprehensive
Newcastle Emlyn, Wales
09.1999 - 06.2006

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Hobbies

Comedy. Climbing. Coding. Drumming on things LOUDLY

...but only at home.

Hobbies

The three C's... Comedy. Climbing. Coding.

Playing drums LOUDLY ...but only at home.

Playing guitar, singing, tramping, (sometimes all at once).

Hobbies

The three C's... Comedy. Climbing. Coding.

Playing drums LOUDLY ...but only at home.

Playing guitar, singing, tramping, (sometimes all at once).

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