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Ed Henderson

  • I am actively seeking a new full–time role where I can bring my extensive experience in web development and front end specialisation to a dynamic team.
  • I am particularly interested in opportunities that allow me to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and drive innovation.

Experienced Web Developer & Front End Specialist

  • Seasoned Front End Developer: Over two decades of hands-on experience delivering high-performance web applications
  • Global Experience: Played key roles in Agile teams across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia
  • Proven Success: Track record of delivering results for startups and Fortune 500 clients
  • Technical Leadership: Led the architecture and launch of award-winning applications
  • Standards & Performance: Championed web standards, optimised performance metrics and enhanced user experiences
  • Mentorship: Guided teams and individuals, successfully transitioning interns into full-time roles
  • Industry Contributions: Authored and technically reviewed multiple industry publications
  • Innovation-Driven: Eager to leverage vast experience to lead and innovate in dynamic environments

Experience

Development Lead

Confidential Project for Global Non–profit

Toronto, Canada

Remote • Full-time
  • Orchestrated the planning and development of a complex digital platform, part of a multi-agency team including UX designers and content strategists, focused on global non-profit audiences
  • Strategised and led the development of a user-friendly CMS, reducing content publishing time by 40% and increasing editor productivity by 30%
  • Pioneered the implementation of a low-fidelity website version, achieving a 50% reduction in load times in regions with limited connectivity, while adhering to rigorous accessibility standards
  • Tech stack consists of a JAMstack architecture with ButterCMS, Tailwind CSS, Eleventy, Alpine.js and Netlify

Senior Front End Developer

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Hybrid • FTC

Senior Web Developer

Zello

Austin, TX, USA

Remote • Full-time
  • Led and executed three major JavaScript-heavy, website builds using Eleventy, Sass, and Tailwind CSS, expanding the site with over 100 new pages and developing 50+ reusable UI components, contributing to a 25% reduction in development time for new features
  • Elevated Zello’s PageSpeed Insights scores from below 50 to 95+, enhancing load times by 40% and user retention by 20%
  • Earned Contentful certification and spearheaded the seamless migration of the content to a fully localised CMS, improving content manageability and L10N capabilities

Web Development Lead

Trickle

Edinburgh, Scotland

Hybrid • Permanent
  • Led the Front End architecture of an award-winning SaaS application, enhancing employee wellbeing through innovative features
  • Recruited and managed a high-performing web development team, improving team productivity by 30% through mentorship and strategic planning
  • Delivered key features like Anonymous Flares, threaded Comments, and Analytics, increasing user engagement by 25%

Senior Web Developer

Trickle

Edinburgh, Scotland

Hybrid • Permanent
  • Developed a responsive React web application aimed at enhancing employee engagement and wellbeing through real-time conversations and individual support
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility, supporting a range from Internet Explorer 11 to the latest versions
  • Led the full lifecycle of feature development, from initial concept to design, UX, UI, prototyping, testing and final implementation

Senior Front End Engineer

Sherpa

  • Malta
  • London, England
Hybrid • Permanent
  • Provided Front End consultancy for an InsurTech startup’s first release and collaborated with an international team on major launches
  • Implemented key production features and optimised data flow between Front End and Back End systems
  • Oversaw UX and UI design enhancements, including a new subscription feature and collaborated with Product and Design teams to refine the user experience

Senior Software Engineer

Neon Labs

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site • Permanent
  • Architected, built, and launched Neon Pro, a revenue-generating JAMstack web app, in 3 months, and generating $200k+ in revenue within the first year
  • Collaborated with Product, Marketing, and Design teams to create a feature-rich demonstration of Neon’s Machine Learning, AI, and Computer Vision capabilities
  • Established coding standards, style guides, and a Component Library, taking ownership of the Front End development and release process
  • Mentored and transitioned two interns into full-time roles

Manager, Engineering & Technical Lead

POPSUGAR

  • San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Shanghai, China
On-site • Permanent
  • Managed and led engineering teams in San Francisco and Shanghai, overseeing video and offshore operations
  • Served as a Player / Coach, specialising in full-stack engineering with an emphasis on Front End development
  • Delivered POPSUGAR TV on time and under budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting critical deadlines.

Senior Software Engineer

POPSUGAR

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site • Permanent
  • Led high-profile projects generating $2M+ in annual revenue, with a focus on Full-Stack and Front End development, enhancing site performance and user experience
  • Pioneered improvements in semantic markup, performance, and SEO through the integration of structured Microdata
  • Initiated and led the organisational transition to Sass and Web Standards, reducing CSS file size by 30% and improving maintainability by 40% through the establishment of coding standards and style guides

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Heriot–Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Second Class Upper Division (2:1)
  • Merit Award (2nd Year)

Publications

Author

  • Jack Draws Anything — published in the UK (), Brazil () & Republic of Korea ()
  • ISBN: 9781444907476

Technical Reviewer

Licenses & Certifications

Side Projects

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • ES6
  • VBScript
  • RESTful Web Services
  • Back End API integration
  • Rest API
  • JSON
  • Google Analytics
  • Amplitude
  • Mentoring
  • Project Management
  • Line Management
  • SDLC
  • I18N
  • L10N
  • Agile development
  • Scrum
  • Coding Standards
  • Pull Requests
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Empathy
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Continuous Learning
  • Negotiation
  • Attention to detail
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Mentorship
  • Client Relations
  • Innovative Thinking

Interests & Hobbies

  • Solving complex technical problems
  • Getting kids coding
  • Speaking at local schools
  • Static website generators
  • Social Media
  • Front End technologies
  • Usability
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Basketball
  • Go Karting
  • Paddleboarding
  • Tennis
  • Gym
  • Movies
  • Video Games
  • Reading
  • TV

Additional Information

  • Scottish / British Citizen
  • Full UK Driving License (no penalty points or endorsements)
  • Basic proficiency in German
  • Available immediately