Hugh M.

About Me

Hugh is a Fullstack JavaScript Developer focusing on Node.js/React.js in creating high-visibility products and implementing strategies to improve workflows and services on projects. He takes ideas from concept to production - building and configuring secure products and transforming client requirements into technical solutions. He can work under pressure and in fast-paced environments as a team player.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Fullstack JavaScript Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

FinTech Strategies
FinTech Strategies
Senior Software Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Canada
  • Built algorithmic trading bots to implement forex trading strategies - coding, testing, managing deployments and analyzing results.

  • Worked on an extensible OOP base that helps develop new forex strategies - ensuring a high level of flexibility, modularity, and productivity.

  • Developed algorithms for easy integration with the Coinbase Pro API for executing trades on the project.

Daily Guitar Workout
Daily Guitar Workout
Lead Developer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Toronto, Canada
  • Devised technical approaches for the design and development of the app - handling all frontend, backend and infrastructure solutions.

  • Defined and architected app system integrations - designing custom deployment flows and creating quality checkpoints for deliverables.

  • Led processes for optimal structure approaches, wrote and implemented reusable integration code for all components.

North Bound Assets
North Bound Assets
Web Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Toronto, Canada
  • Built and maintained a portfolio of WordPress websites for clients - making them SEO and ensuring 99.99% uptime across different environments and devices.

  • Designed and implemented custom themes and plugins to address business problems in a highly scalable environment.

  • Actively participated in project meetings, development, testing, and deployment tasks - maintaining solutions and managing website growth.

Freelance
Freelance
Web developer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Built WordPress websites for clients - handling all processes on the development lifecycle.

  • Produced high-quality web solutions for clients - translating design and technical requirements, addressing bugs and debugging code.

  • Handled maintenance tasks on 90+ websites/solutions - updating plugins and themes using the latest security recommendations and policies.

Showcase

Software Developer - Huge Yelp Camp
Software Developer - Huge Yelp Camp
  • Yelp Camp is a Node.js web app focused on managing campground data.

  • It allows users to add, rate, and review campgrounds.

  • The app aims to provide campers with a comprehensive view of campsite information.

React.js Developer - React E-Commerce Shop
React.js Developer - React E-Commerce Shop
  • Developed and built a Firebase/React.js-based eCommerce shop app.

  • Integrated Firebase auth with the app and oversaw hosting, Firestore, storage, and cloud functionalities.

  • Created React frontend components to support the app's functionality.

Software Developer - Journey To Music Mastery (Learn Music Blog Site)
Software Developer - Journey To Music Mastery (Learn Music Blog Site)
  • A blog application developed for online music lessons.

  • The application incorporates SEO and affiliate marketing strategies.

  • Custom designs were implemented to handle all integration tasks.

Education

IBM Data Science Foundations
IBM Data Science Foundations
edX
2020 - 2020
The Complete React Developer In 2020
The Complete React Developer In 2020
Udemy
2020 - 2020
Python Basics For Data Science
Python Basics For Data Science
edX
2020 - 2020
Learn Python Programming Masterclass
Learn Python Programming Masterclass
Udemy
2019 - 2019
PG. Certification in Computer Science (Software Engineering)
PG. Certification in Computer Science (Software Engineering)
The Open University
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Byte Size Chunks: Java Object-Oriented Programming & Design
Byte Size Chunks: Java Object-Oriented Programming & Design
Stack Skills
2019 - 2019
Node.js Unit Testing In-Depth
Node.js Unit Testing In-Depth
Udemy
2019 - 2019
The Advanced Web Developer Bootcamp
The Advanced Web Developer Bootcamp
Udemy
2018 - 2018
The Web Developer Bootcamp
The Web Developer Bootcamp
Udemy
2018 - 2018
BA Psychology
BA Psychology
Saint Michael's College
2011 - 2015 (4 years)