# Nick Taft

> Software Engineer

Location: Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicktaft

As a Software Engineer, I enjoy coming up with creative solutions to solve complex problems. I'm analytical and detail-oriented, and I thrive on creating meaningful and frictionless experiences.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ TD Securities
Jan 2024 – Present

### Software Engineer @ Kyte
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | United States
Joined a world-class startup team to supercharge the growth of delivery-on-demand car rental.

• Founded Growth Engineering team to select and integrate CMS, build out 25+ landing pages, integrate with Priceline & Kayak and launch the renter referral program, growing user base by over 25%.
• Created guest checkout and partnership flow, launched subscription service and rebuilt core checkout with new component system.
• Collaborated across teams to build new features on web and mobile apps, including geo search optimizations and customer service tools. 
• Led end-to-end replatforming from AWS to Next.js + Vercel, reduced bundle size 75% and optimized core components for 2x web speed.

### Frontend Web Developer @ Casio USA
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Dover, New Jersey, United States
• Managed 7 unique brand sites across an array of distinct platforms.
• Worked closely with the marketing team to triple the number of email and SMS subscribers, build marketing & analytics integrations.
• Spearheaded a push for A/B testing and personalization, including product recommendation algorithms and UX components.
• Exceeded performance and growth goals to receive the International Casio President’s Award.

### Lead Web Developer, Personalization Lab @ Bed Bath & Beyond
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Union, NJ
• Lead developer of a new agile cross-functional team to rapidly test multiple concepts and analyze results in 2-week project sprints.
• Executed data-driven decisions using a customer data platform, creating highly targeted and personalized site experiences.
• Collaborated with designers, project managers, data analysts, and copywriters from ideation through execution.
• Developed multiple site-wide React components that expanded the Beyond+ loyalty program to well over 1 million subscribers.
• Led presentations and fostered integration of tech trends such as React hooks, accessibility, site performance, and code optimization.

### UX Front End Developer @ Bed Bath & Beyond
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Union, NJ
• Replatformed site from antiquated server-side rendered content and jQuery to a cutting-edge Node/Express/React stack.
• Translated over 1,000 legacy pages into new React structure, built custom node-based scraper & parser to automate conversion.
• Built composable components with API-consuming Redux Sagas and modular CSS with robust unit testing to create a pixel-perfect UX.
• Utilized A/B testing techniques to rapidly build, deploy, and learn.
• Maintained webpack configs, packages, and Storybook modules.

### Web Development Immersive @ General Assembly
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | New York, NY

### Geographic Researcher @ HERE Technologies
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016
• Analyzed geographic data for HERE mapping software, expanding navigation dataset to improve user experience.
• Assessed user queries and algorithm responses to document quality and accuracy.

### Exhibit Developer @ Amaze Design, LLC
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Boston, MA
• Developed content and design for 17,000 square feet of exhibits for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, creating critically-acclaimed educational experiences for museumgoers
• Collaborated with designers and software developers to create bespoke multimedia interactives
• Managed extensive content database


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Computer Science, Ecology
Hampshire College

### Web Development Immersive
General Assembly


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicktaft
- Website: http://www.nicktaft.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/ntaft

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Last updated: 2026-03-22