Hol(z)brook

Work Experience

A chronological history of my professional experience

Chatbooks

March 2019 - December 2024

Senior Frontend Engineer

Supported web and cross-platform initiatives.

Key Achievements:

  • Optimized Flutter codebase by transitioning a mobile-first design to a fully responsive, desktop-ready solution, significantly improving cross-device performance.
  • Implemented Swagger/OpenAPI for streamlined code generation with React Query, simplifying mutation handling and improving API integration efficiency.
  • Launched a greenfield Next.js project, making key architectural decisions for scalable state management and form handling, laying the foundation for future development.
  • Led the development of a web cart, driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering a seamless shopping experience with improved performance.
  • Transitioned marketing site from WordPress to React + Prismic, modernizing the user experience and optimizing content management workflows.

Sling TV

February 2018 - March 2019

Senior Software Engineer

Developed core features using AngularJS, SASS, and Redux

Key Achievements:

  • Developed core features using AngularJS, SASS, and Redux, driving increased user engagement.
  • Consolidated AngularJS libraries, improving maintainability and reducing bundle size.
  • Modernized state management by transitioning to Redux, reducing bugs and improving application consistency.

MasterControl

January 2014 - February 2018

Software Engineer II

Individual contributor taking on a variety of software development tasks.

Key Achievements:

  • Received Innovation Award for the QuickNav feature, significantly reducing task completion time.
  • Designed stateful UI architecture using ngrx/store, optimizing user experience and system performance.
  • Led a team of junior developers, boosting team velocity and ensuring high code quality.