Jacob Nevitt

Bridging the gap between design and functionality one line of code at a time

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About Me

I'm Jacob, a creative coder & front-end developer.

After graduating from an award-winning coding bootcamp, I refined my skills at the UK's largest property rental website, SpareRoom, and moved on to develop revenue-driving features at Article, one of Canada's leading eCommerce companies. I'm currently focused on crafting seamless, optimized sites for freelance clients.

Experience

Article

2021-2024

Front-end Software Developer

I served as a front-end developer, actively participating in the maintenance and enhancement of a Vue powered eCommerce website. I specialized in integrating innovative technologies such as Apollo GraphQL for optimized data fetching, Algolia for seamless search functionality, and Contentful for effective content management.

JavaScript
TypeScript
Vue.js
React
HTML
CSS
GraphQL

SpareRoom

2019-2020

Back-end Software Developer

I actively contributed to the development of RESTful APIs using Perl, engaging in both front-end and back-end work for an in-house admin tool. With MySQL, I gathered data and created custom reports, showcasing my hands-on experience. I honed my skills with Git and Linux shell for version control, ensuring smooth collaboration. These experiences reflect my growth as a junior developer, demonstrating versatility and a practical understanding of key tools in software development.

Perl
MySQL
jQuery
HTML
CSS

Northcoders

2019

Graduate Software Developer

I completed a comprehensive full-stack coding course at an award-winning bootcamp in Manchester. Acquired practical skills through an industry-led curriculum covering TDD, paired programming, and object-oriented programming. Collaborated within a group of 5, successfully delivering an end-to-end application in an agile environment. Engaged in daily stand-ups, utilized a kanban board, and presented the final project, showcasing my proficiency and adaptability as a junior developer.

JavaScript
Node.js
React
MySQL
HTML
CSS