# Nathan Heller > Software Engineer - UI/Frontend Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nathanheller I'm a software engineer building frontend systems that drive complex web applications. I love working with designers and product owners to deliver bold (and beautiful) solutions. I have a passion for user-centered design principles: that means promoting accessibility, analytics, and performance. It also means opening receptive channels between engineers and UX researchers, because a strong feedback loop keeps us both humble and nimble. Some of my favorite tools are React, Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL. I make an effort to stay fresh on the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript so I can pivot to new technologies as they arise. Let's build something together 🚀 ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Alloy Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Frontend lead on high-profile Transactions team, which pioneered Alloy’s post-onboarding revenue channel. • Worked in parallel with backend engineers to design API contracts and testing strategies on E2E projects. • Partnered with design to evolve Alloy’s UX framework and update its React component library. • Mentored remote contractors on best practices for project planning, code review, and on-call bug triage. ### Software Engineer @ Ro Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Contributed to the launch of Ro Mind, Ro’s mental health care vertical, which serves patients with anxiety and depression. • Designed extensible UI components for use org-wide, from patient retention to pharmacy order fulfillment. • Partnered with data teams to monitor project outcomes with tools like Datadog, Sentry, and Metabase. • Consistently worked outside of my comfort zone, learning Python and Django to support backend initiatives. ### Frontend Engineer @ Better.com Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Built and scaled an internal CRM platform that empowers Better to fund over $3bn in loans per month. • Translated Figma designs into responsive interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Styled Components. • Sourced data using GraphQL and REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, and Docker for local development. ### UI Engineer @ American Express Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area • Optimized libraries of shared React modules to handle asynchronous data within a single-page application. • Applied effective SEO, accessibility, and localization practices alongside content driven by a custom CMS. • Ensured unit test coverage and Webpack build integrity as part of a cloud-based Jenkins deployment pipeline. ### Technical Lead @ CBT Nuggets Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Eugene, Oregon Area • Analyzed project architecture, identifying areas of opportunity and guiding adoption of new technologies where needed. • Coordinated with other tech leads to align team strategies and schedules when building end-to-end solutions. • Promoted best practices in code reviews and contingency plans to maximize agility in feature release cycles. ### Software Engineer @ CBT Nuggets Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Eugene, Oregon Area • Maintained IT training platform’s video course pages using React, Redux, and Sass through several design updates. • Integrated client-side functionality with Node.js microservices, supporting both REST and GraphQL APIs. • Designed a streaming video player that reduced autoplay failures by 20%, synchronized progress across devices, and implemented A/B testing between Akamai and Google Cloud CDNs. ### Software Engineering Intern @ CBT Nuggets Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Eugene, Oregon • Built an internal dashboard depicting real-time financial data in a number of graphical formats using Chart.js. • Contributed to a Redux-powered CMS used by content creators to publish videos and associated metadata. ### Internal Training Intern @ CBT Nuggets Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Eugene, Oregon ### Hackathon Participant @ Technology Association of Oregon Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Eugene, Oregon Area Along with a team of coworkers from CBT Nuggets, I built a community service network prototype within 48 hours at 2018’s “Hack for a Cause” event. ### Freelance Writer @ Self-Employed Jan 2009 – Jan 2014 | Online • Covered breaking news in gaming, tech, and geek culture for various blogs • Contributed high-profile reviews and feature stories that invite reader dialogue • Marketed my own brand of writing through social media and followed industry trends ### Business Development Intern @ Marvel Entertainment Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | New York, NY • Coordinated media assets and editorial production schedules for senior staff • Tracked guest and talent attendance at New York Comic Con 2013 • Contributed research and draft materials for the 2014 "All-New Marvel NOW!" ad campaign ### Production Intern @ KPBS Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | San Diego, CA • Assisted in the production of KPBS Evening Edition, a televised news broadcast in San Diego. • Operated cameras and audio equipment during live and recorded segments. ### Opinion Editor @ The Vista Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | San Diego, CA • Assigned story pitches to writers and oversaw collaborative editing process • Designed a five-page section from articles, graphics, advertisements, template elements, etc. • Presented weekly progress reports on writer performance to faculty and other editors ### Editorial Intern @ San Diego Magazine Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | San Diego, CA • Analyzed articles and section layouts in order to achieve a balance of written and graphical content • Researched and cataloged local businesses in order to maintain a relevant advertising campaign • Wrote for and edited the magazine's online blog through a professional content management system ### News & Feature Writer @ Pixels Or Death Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Internet-based • Covered industry events and create news articles from press releases and independent research • Worked with a team of writers and editors to expand reader base and build a reputable website ### News Writer @ MMO Crunch Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Internet-based • Created 300-500 word news articles from press releases under the guidance of a former IGN editor • Made extensive use of Search Engine Optimization techniques in order to boost site visibility • Traveled on behalf of editor to NYC to attend and report on the 2011 Paradox Interactive Convention ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, Business Administration University of San Diego Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 ### Computer and Information Science University of Oregon Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 ### Japanese Language and Literature Middlebury College Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 ### Computer Science in Business Administration University of the Pacific Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanheller - Website: https://naheller.com - GitHub: https://github.com/naheller --- Source: https://flows.cv/nathanheller JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nathanheller/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-20