# Andrew Furusawa > Front End Engineer @ Freelance | Angular, React, TypeScript Location: Chino Hills, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/andrewfurusawa With over 12 years of front-end development experience, I enjoy building web applications, from discovery to production. I've been a key player in all phases of the development process including usability testing, discovery and requirements gathering, prototyping, development, and deployment as well as release management and maintenance. Previous roles include leading mobile app development at AngelEye Health, where I implemented TypeScript-based solutions to enhance performance and usability for many hospitals. By refining release management processes, automating testing, and prioritizing updates, we consistently delivered high-quality applications. My expertise lies in leveraging frameworks like Ionic and AngularJS to empower teams and streamline product scalability. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ AngelEye Health Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 - Spearheaded the successful rework of the MilkTracker app in Angular and Ionic, enabling multi-platform deployment across web, iOS, and Android in 10 hospitals nationwide, improving nurse workflow and patient safety. - Managed and maintained legacy iOS app in Objective-C delivering feature enhancements and managing App Store across 3 hospitals until conversion to app rework. - Established standardized development processes including best practices, wireframing, user stories, and deployment pipeline to increase clarity, efficiency, and consistency. - Implemented comprehensive unit testing in Jasmine and Karma maintaining over 50% code coverage throughout the lifespan of the project. ### Senior Software Engineer @ The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Irvine Enhanced the Blossom Smart Controller app, improving performance for 20,000+ users within months of acquisition and improving load time performance by over 70%. Maintained the GroConnect and Miracle-Gro Twelve applications on a bi-monthly app release cycles on feature improvements and bug fixes across App Store and Google Play. Leveraged test coverage analysis to maintain 80% coverage across critical front end services. Led and managed a distributed front-end development team across multiple time zones, and managed QA testers to ensure project milestones and release cycles were met using SCRUM and Agile methodologies. Contributed significantly to the UX research process, including usability testing, discovery, and app architecture. Instrumental to leading the architectural design and implementation of a Flutter mobile library to consolidate and standardize future lawn care applications into a single framework. ### Web Developer @ Paciolan Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Irvine, CA Developed frontend changes for 30+ ticketing websites, creating interactive stadium maps, custom forms, and platform upgrades using jQuery and Bootstrap for customers, on-time and on-budget. ### Front End Web Developer @ Rhythm Agency Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Irvine, California - Developed frontend changes for 50+ websites and applications. - Developed, tested and deployed 75+ responsive mobile-first HTML emails for dozens of clients across multiple platforms. - Maintained and improved Rhythm's website and deployed landing pages for Rhythm’s annual digital marketing event. - IT and onboarding specialist ### Web Application Developer @ Valicore Technologies Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Irvine, CA - Developed web app using NodeJS/jQuery/HTML/CSS of an embedded system Key Management Server targeting the Smart Grid industry. Includes Google Maps integration with visual markers and support to receive 1000+ Smart Grid device connections. - Improved test client driver incorporating OpenSSL encryption and TLS communication with the server. The client application utilized multithreading capabilities to simulate 1000+ device connections. - Created Splunk instance and tested capabilities to monitor server traffic. - Modified and updated code obfuscation tool written in C to encrypt file names. ### iOS Developer @ Rapid Consulting Services Inc Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Irvine, CA Developed iOS component library used in company-wide UI development and led effort to expand common services library. Led Timesheet and Leave Request application development for iOS using a MySQL database from inception to deployment-ready application. Worked closely with designers to integrate visual front end assets for a smooth development process. Connected and integrated iOS applications to MySQL and Oracle databases through SUP 2.1.3. ### Software Engineer @ Arkham Technology Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Irvine, CA - Researched and tested security vulnerabilities, hardware compatibility, and biometric authentication methods for Android in efforts to modernize encryption capabilities. - Set up Bugzilla and CRM services on the virtual server to improve testing capabilities. - Create prototype for key-fill Android application for Android phone and tablet to showcase at conference exhibitions. - Created and tested Windows installers for flagship products, DS-101 and Ethernet Adapter in Visual C#. - Updated the company website using HTML, PHP, and CSS to display new products and updated copy. - Created a document database administration system using Microsoft Access for internal use. ### Software Engineer @ SafeNet, Inc. Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Irvine, CA Acquired by Raytheon Developed software to test various configurations for the KIV-7M encryptor using NetBeans in Java. Developed GUIs to test mission critical systems including a bitstream pattern generator tool, and a status/control/telemetry parser to communicate with a KIV-7M encryptor across an Ethernet connection using NetBeans in Java and web sockets. Collaborated in developing and structuring a device management tool in Java to hierarchically manage wireless devices through their IP addresses. Granted DoD Secret Security Clearance ## Education ### Information and Computer Science UC Irvine Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/afurusawa --- Source: https://flows.cv/andrewfurusawa JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/andrewfurusawa/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22