NICK HESS

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LIVING IN DENVER, CO

FEATURED

NEXT.JS CONF 2024

Presented "Incrementally migrating to Next.js from a client-side-only app" at Next.js Conf, sharing Peloton's multi-year migration journey to Next.js from a client-side-only app, focusing on improved page performance, productivity, and streamlined architecture.

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EXPERIENCE

PELOTON INTERACTIVE

STAFF TECH LEAD MANAGER: 07/2024 -> CURRENT

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER: 09/2023 -> 07/2024

SOFTWARE ENGINEER: 05/2020 -> 09/2023

  • Spearheaded the implementation of Self Service features enabling direct member order modifications, reducing support ticket volume by 40% during peak seasons
  • Architected and implemented a modernized frontend release process aligned with DORA metrics, resulting in a 50% reduction in deployment lead time and 10% improvement in pipeline reliability
  • Leading Peloton's Web Platform Team, overseeing strategic technical direction, CI/CD infrastructure, and architectural decisions for enterprise-wide web applications

LOFTSMART

FULL STACK ENGINEER: 04/2019 -> 03/2020

  • Engineered performance optimizations in legacy application migration to SPA architecture, achieving 30% improvement in time-to-interactive metrics
  • Established and implemented a comprehensive React component library in collaboration with design stakeholders, streamlining development workflows and ensuring consistent UI/UX
  • Orchestrated successful TypeScript migration initiative, resulting in 80% reduction in production defects and enhanced code maintainability
  • Conceptualized and delivered an interactive property-matching algorithm and interface, driving a 10% increase in successful tenant-property matches

BIG SPACESHIP

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: 02/2019 -> 04/2019

TECHNOLOGIST: 01/2017 -> 02/2019

JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST: 07/2015 -> 01/2017

  • Architected and delivered a custom web platform showcasing portfolio work for an Academy Award-winning director, emphasizing innovative user experience and performance
  • Led cross-functional collaboration with multiple development and design teams to successfully launch a premium digital presence for a leading NYC real estate firm
  • Implemented comprehensive engineering standards and best practices, including automated testing and code quality tools, resulting in 10% increase in project delivery efficiency

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE: MEDIA & INFORMATION

Interactive media design concentration

SKILLS

  • JavaScript, TypeScript, Kotlin, Python
  • React, NextJS
  • Docker, Netlify, Vercel, AWS, Google Cloud
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Postgres, MySql, NoSql
  • GraphQL, REST
  • GitHub Actions