# James Schmiechen

> Software Engineer at Nextdoor

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jamesschmiechen

Check out my portfolio! https://jfschmiechen.github.io/

I pour myself into my work especially when I am faced with a difficult challenge or when I am learning something new. I own my projects from start to finish, and I'd be happy to bring my passion to you.

Berkeley, California

https://jfschmiechen.github.io/

* Full-stack software development experience, with a strong focus and background in React, Javascript, Redux, HTML5, CSS3
* 2+ years in web application development, 2 years of classwork, 4+ oersonal projects.
* Experience creating and/or maintaining a JS build and workflow pipeline (Babel, Webpack, etc).
* Experience creating server-side APIs and interfacing with them through the front end.
* Deep understanding of web based technologies such as CSS and HTML.
* Understanding of versioning tools such as git.
* Comfortable with the uncertainty of working with new technologies

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Nextdoor
Jan 2019 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Software Engineer Intern @ Bakersfield College
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Bakersfield, California Area
Originally I was building a mobile application, and after finishing it I was asked to also build an admin web UI so that the client can moderate and manage the mobile application. I was also tasked with integrating new interns into the project. Overall it was a great experience where I learned a myriad of new technologies.

 - Utilized React, Firebase, and Google Analytics to construct a CMS providing comprehensive usage metrics, user management, and automated chat moderation in a user-friendly way.
 - Self-started to completion a secure firebase API that interfaces with both third-party APIs and the app itself.
 - Worked with back end engineer to develop non-relational database schemas in order to provide an efficient framework to store and access large amounts of data.
 - Lead Jr. developers to learn the ins and outs of web application development, contribute on a real-world project, and provide insight on technical choices.

### Web Developer Internship @ OnStack, Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Bakersfield, California Area
At this internship I worked on creating a case management system for use in local hospitals. I and one other intern used React, GraphQL, and redux to deliver an efficient product that saves hospitals thousands in hospice fees.

 - Implemented Redux with React to construct a rich and dynamic case management system, using Redux’s predictable state container and React’s reusable components to slash case processing performance by 50%.
 - Built API using Express and GraphQL to distribute cases and users, utilizing GraphQL’s typed schema and optimized queries to efficiently propagate data to the front end and maintain HIPAA compliance.
 - Discussed project viability, mock ups, and time estimates with clients.

### Volunteer @ A3 Concepts, Inc
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Bakersfield, California Area
Shadowed at A3 Concepts. I learned about the agile work environment, and how a software development team operates.


## Education
### AS to transfer in Computer Science
Bakersfield College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/james-schmiechen
- Portfolio: https://jfschmiechen.github.io

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Last updated: 2026-03-29