John Hood

Senior Front-End Engineer

Hi! I'm John, a Professional with an overall experience of 8+ years in the industry. Extensively worked as Front-End developer and worked on Object Oriented JavaScript & TypeScript. Worked on multiple projects as Lead and has ability to build a website project from Scratch. Spearheaded successful transition from LAMP stack to MERN which cur latency by 40% and increased effectiveness of database administrators by 20%. Experienced with working on WebGL Libraries used for Augmented Reality projects. Worked on Cloud technologies such as AWS. Proactive problem solver, team player and has excellent communication skills.

Skills

Web Development

React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Django, RESTful, GraphQL

Mobile Development

React Native, Android, iOS

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean, Cloudflare

Responsive Web Design

HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Figma

Web Performance Optimization

Webpack, Babel, Gulp, Lazy Loading, Memoization, A/B Testing

Web Accessibility

WCAG

Headless CMS Development

Wordpress, Shopify, Hydrogen

Collaboration

Agile, Scrum, Kanban

Testing

Jest, Unit Testing, Cypress, e2e Testing

Recent Project

Smart Fishing Spots

Portfolio

Senja

Testimonial Platform

DoveTail App

Customer Insight Platform

ShedPRO

Shed 3D Design & Selling Platform

Future Home Photo

Expert Real Estate Photography: Elevating Property Listings with Professional Images.

Snug

Find and rent a home faster

BookBeam

The All-In-One Toolset for Increasing Your Book Sales on Amazon

Work Experience

Senior Front-End Engineer

Walmart Global Tech | Remote

Senior Front-End Developer

Airbnb | Remote

Web Developer (Mid)

Zillow | United States

Testimonials

I cannot speak highly enough about John's contributions to the Fishing Spots application project. His expertise in Vue allowed us to build a user-friendly app that engages the fishing community effectively. The features he implemented, such as the 16-day fishing forecast and catch tracking, have made a significant impact on user engagement. John is not just a developer; they are a visionary who challenges the status quo and inspires those around them.

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He Zhang

Project Manager at FishAngler, LLC

Working with John from Walmart Global Tech has been a transformative experience for our team. His ability to redesign the fishing community web interface not only improved mobile responsiveness but also led to a remarkable 125% increase in user acquisition. John's technical skills in React, Vue and Tailwind CSS are matched only by his dedication to mentoring others. He has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, which has significantly advanced our team’s skills.

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Xinrou Li

Colleague at FishAngler, LLC

I had the pleasure of collaborating with John on several projects at Airbnb. His deep understanding of frontend technologies and commitment to quality are unparalleled. He not only improved the performance of our applications but also contributed to team dynamics through his involvement in sprint planning and code reviews. His proactive approach to problem-solving consistently led to successful outcomes.

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Nancy King

VP of Global Marketing at Airbnb

During his time at Airbnb, John consistently did overrun expectations as a Senior Frontend Developer. His work on the e-config cloud application showcased his expertise in React, Vue and TypeScript, which helped improve performance by 25% through great transitions to functional components. John did demonstrate not only technical excellence but also a collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork across diverse locations. His contributions to our sprint planning and retrospectives were invaluable.

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Aaron J

Project Manager at Airbnb

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