David Jonathan Blurton
Experience
Staff Software Engineer, Running Tide
July 2023 — present
Responsible for front-end strategy, I implemented a component-based system which improved the user experience and speed of development across all front-end apps. I automated the process for quantifying millions of dollars of carbon credits, allowing them to be delivered to customers months earlier. I created a microsite to help the CEO communicate the company's value to investors. I created a customer portal which unlocked digital delivery of carbon credits to our customers.
Full Stack Developer, Optimal Audio
September 2019 — September 2022
Lead developer of firmware and front end for a networked digital audio product with realtime web control. I had sole ownership of the software development and designed and implemented the firmware, networking and user interface. (react, typescript, c++, kubernetes)
Music Director, Hvítasunnukirkjan Fíladelfía
June 2021 — December 2021
Coordinated a diverse group of over 100 volunteers.
Consultant, Jiko
March 2019 — April 2019
Designed and implemented a GraphQL API to abstract legacy API services in a high-security bank environment. (python, kubernetes)
Head of Product, Takumi
September 2016 — December 2018
Responsible for product roadmap, project delivery and engineering quality. Technical lead for front-end products, including consumer apps and websites for conducting business operations. Managed a distributed team of 8 developers. Communicated product roadmap across the company and coordinated with sales offices in 4 countries. (react, react native, python, postgres, kubernetes)
Senior Web Developer, Aranja
October 2014 — September 2016
Built web applications for clients such as Google, Facebook, Nest, Landsbankinn and many more. Highlights include the redesign of the Android developer documentation site and responsive web games for Google's Santa Tracker, both used by millions of people worldwide.