Edgar Leung
Passionate Full Stack Developer Specializing in Web Redesigns and User-Centric Solutions
Toronto, ON · 30-40 hrs/week
About
I am a Full Stack Web Developer with a passion for creating impactful web applications. Specializing in technologies like Next.js, React, Express, MVC, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind, I bring a spirit of teamwork and adventure to every project. My journey through the military and various industries has enriched my perspective, and now I am dedicated to making a difference through innovative web development. Outside of coding, I love marathon running and long-distance cycling, which keep me energized and driven. I’m always eager to connect with fellow professionals and explore new opportunities.
Skills
Experience
- Web Developer · Internet Archives11-01-2022 – 09-01-2023
- Led the redesign of the Librarian Merge Queue, delivering an enhanced, user-friendly tool that streamlined author and work merges for librarians. - Conducted comprehensive visual testing of the redesigned Librarian Merge Queue interface on a development server, ensuring optimal user experience across various devices and browsers. - Fostered collaborative solution-finding, enhancing project outcomes and documentation for developers. - Streamlined issue resolution and code updates, improving system reliability and functionality. - Enhanced project management and volunteer engagement, ensuring robust project documentation and continuous system updates. - Implemented CI/CD practices using Git for version control and automated delivery, ensuring continuous integration and deployment of updates. - Learned a new codebase in a short span of time, ensuring that I could perform effectively and contribute quickly to the team. - Resolved a wide array of issues, from minor UI adjustments to significant code cleanup, enhancing readability for developers. - Technologies: HTML, LESS.CSS, JavaScript, Python, Web.py, PostgreSQL, Figma
- Web Developer · Sofvie Inc.01-01-2024 – 03-01-2024
- Enhanced app feature presentation, achieving a polished look that improved stakeholder engagement during sales pitches. Improved app usability and navigation, resulting in enhanced user interaction and satisfaction. - Developed and maintained a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline using Git and automated delivery tools, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency and process reliability. - Collaborated closely with HVAC/R specialists to meet technical product specifications, ensuring the final product effectively supported HVAC administrators in their work. - Proactively refactored code to enhance maintainability and readability, greatly simplifying future development efforts and reducing technical debt. - Technologies: HTML, CSS, BootStrap.CSS, JavaScript, Python, Flask
- Signal Operator · Canadian Armed Forces07-01-2016
- Installed and troubleshooted communications equipment in the field, including radio, satellite, and microwave broadband systems, ensuring reliable comms and radio rebroadcast for operational effectiveness. - Consistently met tight deadlines for equipment setup and other technical tasks, demonstrating reliability and ensuring timely communication support under challenging conditions. - Facilitated teamwork and communication by coordinating tasks with team members, establishing efficient workflows and enhancing mission success through effective collaboration and clear communication.
Education
- York UniversityBachelor's Degree, Computer Science
- Lighthouse LabsDiploma, Full Stack Web Development
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