James Young

Full-Stack Developer Driving Scalable, Impactful Solutions for Social Good

5 yrs experience · Vancouver, BC · 10-20 hrs/week

About

I'm James Young, a full-stack developer passionate about building impactful software solutions that solve real-world problems. With a strong foundation in modern web technologies like React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, I've led and contributed to projects ranging from enterprise health applications to platforms empowering nonprofits. My approach combines technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a focus on performance optimization and scalability. Beyond coding, I care deeply about leveraging technology for social good, whether it's helping organizations streamline operations or driving innovative solutions in sustainability and equity. In my downtime, you’ll find me exploring the latest tech trends, mentoring aspiri

Skills

Agile Project ManagementAmazon Web ServicesAngularAngularJSBackend DevelopmentDatabasesEntrepreneurshipExpress.jsFirebaseFront-End DevelopmentJavascriptMongoDBNext.jsNoSQLNode.jsPostgreSQLProgrammingReactSoftware DevelopmentTypeScriptWeb Development

Experience

Co-founder & CTO · MeaningfulWork07-01-2020
CTO
Fullstack Software Developer · PEAR Health Labs10-01-2022 – 12-01-2024

Education

Simon Fraser UniversityBachelors of Science, Computer Science

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