# Nick Lawrence > Staff Software Engineer Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nicklawrence - Dynamic and people-oriented full-stack engineer with a passion for leadership and collaboration. My expertise lies in crafting clean, minimal, and intentional user interfaces, particularly with React and Node stacks. With a rich background in insurance and medical web apps, I've successfully contributed to diverse projects ranging from Insurance Claims platforms and Customer Support Portals with millions of users to Agricultural Applications and Content Management Systems to Content Creator Tools and Reusable Libraries. - As a Software Consultant and Developer, I thrive both independently and in small teams, leveraging my skills in JavaScript, React and Node. My involvement spans the entire application development lifecycle, from gathering client requirements and architectural decisions, UI/ API/DB development, and also creating and implementing CI/CD automations and processes. - One of my key strengths is translating business requirements into actionable technical stories, showcasing my ability to bridge the gap between client needs and technical implementation. My experience extends across a variety of projects, demonstrating adaptability and a holistic understanding of the application building process. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer - In-Store & Virtual Shopping Experiences @ Walmart Jan 2024 – Present - Senior Orchestration (Node/GraphQL) Engineer - Items & Search (past role) - Senior Product Engineer - Jewelry/Firearms (past role) - Senior Web Development Engineer - Virtual Shopping Experiences (pastrole) ### Senior Software Engineer @ Nutrien Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 - Member of App Support and Delivery team, managing package upgrades and release processes, ensuring stability and performance. - Member of core product team developing main application features and driving value for customers. ### Senior Software Developer @ Scripps Health Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 - Managed and implemented new UI designs and design standards. - Led efforts to modernize user-facing sites for accessibility standards. - Fostered collaboration with Legal, Marketing, and dev teams for common goals. ### Senior Web Application Developer @ Travelers Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 - Modernized core features using Redux and reusable react components. - Oversaw multiple repositories, maintained code standards, and managed deployments. - Translated business needs into work-ready stories and created proof of concept code pieces. ### Lead Ops Manager/Developer @ Catalyst Ops Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 - Developed anti-piracy/IP leak software to detect illegally re-uploaded or misused content - Developed software to easily submit DMCA requests for online content creators to protect and control their name and brand ### Senior Web Application Developer @ Blue Cross Blue Shield Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 - Developed a single-page web app consolidating multiple applications for customer support. - Implemented caching and other techniques to speed up app. - Integrated phone and video calling into Customer Support Portal for service reps. ### Software Developer @ Griffin Solutions Group Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 Software Consultant & Developer, either solo or small teams across a multitude of projects JavaScript and C# based, having a hand in all parts of the application building process, from gathering client requirements, decisions of architecture, building out UI, API, and DB, along with the construction of development/production environments, handling deployments and setting up CI/CD automation. ### Junior Software Developer @ Galvanize Inc Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Schooling and learning, working with fullstack javascript technologies, teaching part-time javascript and front end courses ## Education ### Certification in Full Stack Developer Galvanize - Boulder, West Pearl Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 ### Certification in Music Production Berklee College of Music Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 ### Music Business University of Northern Colorado Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nick-w-lawrence --- Source: https://flows.cv/nicklawrence JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nicklawrence/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22