Sean Rowe

Senior Full Stack Developer / Software Architect

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (501) 316-6521
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hireseanrowe
GitHub: github.com/seanrowe

Professional Summary

Tech leader and full-stack developer with 25+ years of experience architecting and building enterprise-scale web applications. Proven expertise in React, TypeScript, and cloud-native architectures on AWS. Strong background in event-driven systems and leading cross-functional development teams. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science to further enhance technical expertise.

Core Technical Skills

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Angular, Jest, Redux, RxJs
• Backend: Node.js, Nest.js, Python, SQL, REST APIs, GraphQL, C#
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Event-Driven Architecture, Terraform, Docker, CI/CD
• Leadership: Team Leadership, Architecture Design, Code Review, Mentoring

Professional Experience

Current Contract: Humana (Nov 2023 – Present)

Senior Frontend Developer

• Working on the Nucleus design system, Humana's web platform built using a web component architecture
• Developed components in Vue.js (legacy version 5) and Lit (version 6) with TypeScript
• Played a key role in raising code coverage to over 80% by extracting component behaviors into Gherkin
• Built reusable, scalable, and standards-compliant web components native to modern JavaScript
• Maintained legacy systems while aiding the transition to more modern frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the design system meets evolving business needs

Sean Rowe Consulting, LLC (Jan 2017 – Present)

Owner / Technical Lead

• Provide development and architectural consulting services to clients across industries
• Specialize in building modern web applications and migrating legacy systems
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement best practices
• Developed and maintained web applications using React, Angular, Vue.js, and Node.js
• Implemented GraphQL APIs for efficient data fetching
• Led code reviews and refactoring efforts

ArcBest (Aug 2023 – Oct 2023)

• Led the migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3 with Nuxt for server-side rendering
• Transitioned backend systems from C# to Node.js with Nuxt
• Contributed to both frontend and backend conversions, ensuring seamless integration
• Authored detailed documentation and implemented robust tests
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business requirements

GRANITE - MULESOFT

• Reported directly to Director of Engineering
• Worked on integrating Connectwise, Salesforce, and legacy applications in Mulesoft
• Attended Mulesoft Developer Training and Salesforce Architect Training

GRANITE - GUARDIAN

• Implemented Cucumber testing framework for C# codebase
• Streamlined customer interactions by developing a bulk upload feature for xls contacts
• Collaborated with clients on strategic plan for BDD integration

GRANITE - GUCAAS

• Initiated code review process to improve development standards
• Directed code refactoring for enhanced quality assurance
• Architected Cypress testing in collaboration with QA
• Developed custom features using Angular and Golang, and gRPC

DSE

• Led team in developing React/NextJS/Java Spring applications
• Created reusable components in React to expedite form creation
• Emulated legacy system pages using reusable components
• Utilized Docker for PostgreSQL database containers
• Applied Bootstrap and custom CSS for component styling
• Conducted weekly client meetings and wrote Jest test cases

COMPTIA

• Led team in developing backend services in C#.NET
• Incorporated Pearson simulations into existing frontend using Backbone and React
• Created AWS Node-based microservices for simulation grading

IQVIA

• Documented existing application and gathered new requirements using Gherkin
• Developed new frontend application in React and backend in PHP/Symfony
• Implemented comprehensive test coverage using behavior-driven development

NATIONAL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

• Transitioned legacy application to Angular
• Designed theme for seamless user transition
• Implemented route guards to enhance security
• Engineered data collection workflows
• Developed backend services using Nest.js
• Segregated presentation components from page components

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Jan 2019 – Nov 2023)

Software Engineer III

• Led the migration of legacy applications to Angular 12
• Implemented Cypress for end-to-end testing and improved test coverage
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver complex features
• Utilized AI tools (GPT-4) to automate tasks
• Spearheaded code quality and testing efforts
• Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews
• Developed Python automation scripts for Azure DevOps workflow
• Addressed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) issues
• Documented frontend component behaviors using Gherkin
• Collaborated with management to strategize Cypress implementation

INSTEC (an Insurity company) (Feb 2017 – Jan 2018)

Senior Software Developer

• Collaborated with the team on developing various Angular forms for a new application
• Developed an NPM library for shared code
• Authored backend C# code for multiple services to handle CRUD operations

adMixt (Jan 2015 – Jan 2017)

Senior Lead Developer

• Assumed leadership in all AngularJS UI development
• Optimized UI for enhanced speed and responsiveness
• Developed backend endpoints using Symfony 2
• Integrated Stripe payments and LuckyOrange
• Provided AngularJS training to junior developers
• Refactored backend code for improved efficiency

Afgusa Llc (Jan 2014 – Jan 2015)

Senior Developer

• Implemented Bootstrap 3 and refactored legacy ASP.NET code into AngularJS
• Developed C# RESTful services and AngularJS directives
• Created AngularJS and Bootstrap 3 demos for investors
• Guided the team in adopting Agile methodology

ATSG (ShoreGroup) (Jan 2012 – Jan 2014)

Senior Software Developer

• Analyzed legacy code and transitioned to MVC design
• Standardized on Yii framework and developed training materials
• Achieved Scrum Master certification
• Estimated user stories and segmented tasks
• Developed unit tests using PHPUnit, Selenium, and JSUnit

Greystone (Jan 2009 – Jan 2012)

Senior Developer

• Modernized LAMP stack applications with AJAX
• Implemented jQuery plugins to reduce development time
• Conducted code reviews and facilitated developer meet-ups
• Transitioned to Yii framework for backend PHP development
• Refactored existing code using design patterns

ePublishing (Jan 2005 – Jun 2009)

Senior Developer

• Developed custom solutions using Java, JSP, and XSLT

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Jan 2002 – May 2005)

Software Developer

• Developed validation scripts in Tcl/Tk
• Contributed to AHIN website development
• Created Perl scripts for daily administrative tasks
• Authored SQL scripts for DB2 database management

Education

• Master of Science in Computer Science (In Progress)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Certifications

• Career Essentials in Software Development by Microsoft and LinkedIn
• Certified Scrum Master