Sean Coyle
I am a software developer experienced in the complete product development lifecycle from concept planning and architectural design to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Work Experience
Lead Software Engineer
January 2022 - Present
- Tasked with developing the company's mobile applications, which allow for EH&S professionals at colleges and universities to manage their safety equipment, inventory hazardous materials, and dispose of hazardous waste
- Responsible for all facets of the product lifecycle, from feature planning and development, to Apple App Store and Google Play Store deployment
Senior Software Engineer
August 2015 - December 2021
- Coordinated with product team to estimate, plan, and divide up large features into manageable chunks capable of being handled by individual developers
- Lead projects to modernize languages and frameworks, upgrading outdated Ruby, Rails, and Webpack versions, all while maintaining 100% availability
- Rearchitected existing monolithic features into React-based components interfacing with a Rails API, decoupling frontend and backend code
- Reviewed code from fellow developers for correctness, performance, and adherence to established best practices
- Screened and interviewed potential new hires to determine technical ability and team fit
Software Engineer
May 2012 – July 2015
- Helped develop Ruby on Rails-based SaaS application that guides parents through admissions and enrollment process at some of the nation's top K-12 private schools
- Worked closely with design team to deliver a complete UX overhaul to both admin and user-facing applications, drastically improving ease of use
- Replaced existing admissions/enrollment/contract form UI with a mobile-first, responsive design, allowing parents to easily complete forms on any device
Quality Assurance Intern
June 2010 – May 2011
- Designed end-to-end feature tests simulating user interaction on fundraising software that serves many of the nation’s largest non-profits
- Started weekly program for interns to peer-tutor one another