Zach Hardesty

Front End Software Engineer

  Texas, USA

With experience using JavaScript and its frameworks, in particular React, to create and implement web applications, I am confident I will be a valuable asset to your organization.

         https://zachhardesty.com

Work Experience


Front End Software Engineer

International Business Machines (IBM Security)

June 2019 - Present
Taipei, Taiwan

— Released public React (Typescript) IBM Cloud Identity user registration starter app
— Built React IBM Cloud Identity FIDO2 password-less authentication demo
— Contributed React Grid component to IBM’s open-source Carbon Design System

Front End Software Engineer

Ticom Geomatics, Inc.

May 2018 - August 2018
Taipei, Taiwan

— Architected custom reactive MapboxGL “plugin” interface to abstract lifecycle handling
— Redesigned mapping element of flagship product with a focus on modern UI/UX
Evaluated mapping frameworks for performance, usability, and extensibility

Front End Developer

Mark Porter, Inc.

May 2015 - May 2018
Taipei, Taiwan

Independently managed time and resources when given high-level project assignments
Boosted sales by creating WooCommerce-embeddable iFrame widget using Bootstrap 4
Developed simple React.js app to enhance UX by generating an iFrame embed snippet
Implemented PHP-customized WooCommerce system improve sales conversion rate
Overhauled and redesigned company website with heavily personalized WordPress theme
Optimized company website for performance and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Education


University of Texas at Austin

Computer Science

2016–2020