I’m currently looking for a new front-end role. I want to be part of a great team where I can bring my wealth of experience and continue my journey as a Software Engineer.
I’ve been a Scrum Master and have been instrumental in creating an effective team which was able to meet tight deadlines and produce a quality product.
I have the ability to problem solve and am a great advocate for Agile methodology, with a passion for forming teams being willing to and able to mentor others whilst enthusiastically learning from other teammates.
Languages – JavaScript, Shell and VIM, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS.
Frameworks, platforms and libraries – React, React Native, Typescript, Next.js, Redux, Node.js, Jest with React Testing Library, Redux Tool Kit.
Sabbatical • Jan 2021-June 2021
Frontend Developer, Checkatrade Ltd London • May 2020-Dec 2020
Delivering Content for Checkatrade.com using React.js with Next.js.
I worked within a small team to create an iFrame application built with Next.js to allow consumers to search for trades.
Software Engineer, Qudini Ltd London • May 2015-March 2020
I was an integral part of the development team which saw a startup grow from a handful of people to a large team of over thirty.
My main responsibility at Qudini was the continuing development of the B2B Web App written in AngularJS.
My role included the successful implementation of new features, continuing maintenance, bug resolution, adding feature parity across different and adding performance improvements. This enabled clients such as Specsavers, O2, and Tui to perform their business needs including Queue and Appointment Management.
I was part of a team that created a hybrid React / AngularJS app. This enabled stakeholders to see new features developed seamlessly with a more performant framework.
I worked closely with the Quality Assurance and Product teams to deliver products the various stakeholders required.
I ensured that the React Native features I introduced were solid by writing extensive Jest test coverage using Jest.
I shared Scrum Master ceremonies such as the Daily Standup and Sprint Retro successfully so my team Funkadelic bonded and increased their sprint velocity.
Software engineer, Factornine Ltd, London • February 2015–March 2015
Designed, developed and released an iOS app written using the Ionic Framework
Hosted on Github: Magic Squares Mobile
I’m very health conscious and have a daily exercise routine which includes calisthenics, yoga or swimming. This has helped me maintain a higher cognitive ability and level of calmness.
I maintain an interest in the visual arts and contemporary literature.
One of the reasons I love my profession is the continual challenge of learning new things, during lockdown I’ve started learning VIM, React Testing Library and have continued with my personal React projects.
Distilled JavaScript - Dactic.io • February 2014
HTML5 – The Definitive Course - Dndigital • March 2011
Vyre Unify CMS Platform - Espresso Education • June 2010
Advanced ActionScript 3, OOP - Dndigital • March 2011
Computer Science - University of London Birkbeck College • 2004 – 2006
Programming in C++
Object Orientated Programming: use of classes and inheritance
Database Management: Relational algebra and data manipulation using SQL
Computer Architecture: Including ability to program using assembler
Data Structures: Understanding of various types of file organization, and the ability to use algorithms to access and create data structures
University of East London: BA (Hons) 2:1 Fine Art (Film and Multimedia) • 2004 – 2006
16mm film production, including use of lighting and traditional film editing
Computer animation and multimedia production using Director and Premier
Sound production
Linear and non-linear video production
I maintain a number of projects on my Github account • Russell Wenban - russellf9
For an ordered list of the contents see: • Repository Directory
I’m starting hosting personal projects on Github pages, see:
Further information can be found on my website • www.factornine.co.uk
(I’m currently updating the site)
Social Media
Linkedin - Russell Wenban
Twitter - @russellf9