# Simon Ingeson > Staff Engineer | Expert in React, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL | Leading Next-Gen App Development as Frontend/Backend Leader Location: Kennebunk, Maine, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/simoningeson My passion lies in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software engineering, consistently delivering solutions that not only meet current needs but also anticipate future requirements. As a Principal Engineer with a robust background in both frontend and backend software engineering, as well as adept project management skills, I have consistently delivered exceptional results throughout my career. My focus has always been on building software solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations, ensuring they scale and perform effectively. Leading diverse teams has been a cornerstone of my experience. I provide clear direction, foster collaboration, and motivate individuals to achieve common goals. This leadership style has been instrumental in overseeing the development of innovative applications and driving revenue growth. In the dynamic landscape of software engineering, challenges are inevitable. However, I have honed my problem-solving skills to approach issues with a systematic mindset. I break problems down into manageable components and identify innovative solutions. This approach ensures that even the most complex challenges are overcome efficiently and effectively. ✓ Generated $500K to $5M in revenue for DEPT® by spearheading an open-source project attracting significant clients and business opportunities; strengthened the company's long-term growth, reputation, and competitive edge in the market. ✓ Supported 100,000+ concurrent users on a complex NFT marketplace system, ensuring seamless user experiences and bolstering platform reliability amid high traffic volumes. ✓ Attained 5X reduction in query execution time and enhanced server efficiency by implementing performance improvements in existing applications through the optimization of SQL queries. ✓ Secured 70% improvement in issue resolution efficiency by reducing average task resolution time to within a week through systematic task breakdown, enhancing problem-solving speed and project momentum. Core Competencies: Web Application Development | Frontend Software Engineering | Client Relationship Building | Software Development Life Cycle | Project Management | Performance Optimization | Team Mentorship & Leadership Technical Skills: Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React Next.js | Backend: Node.js, Nest.js, Fastify | Database Management: PostgreSQL, Redis | Version Control: Git | Containerization and Deployment: Docker, GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Azure, AWS (Amazon Web Services) ## Work Experience ### Staff Engineer @ QA Wolf - 80% Test Coverage in 4 Months Jan 2024 – Present | United States Just getting started, more to come. ### Principal Engineer | Frontend and Backend Software Engineering | Project Management @ DEPT® Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 $500K TO $5M REVENUE GENERATED | 50% REDUCTION IN ONBOARDING TIME | 100,000+ USERS SUPPORTED Led the development of 3 brand new applications, ensured on-time delivery within 3 to 18 months. Managed a diverse team of 8 developers, 1 designer, and 1 project manager for the MVP learning platform project, achieved 100% of the target milestones. Directed the development of backend and frontend components for various projects, establishing code patterns and reusable components to streamline development processes. Generated $500K to $5M in revenue for DEPT® by spearheading an open-source project that attracted multiple clients and business opportunities. Supported 100,000+ concurrent users, effectively scaling a complex NFT marketplace system, ensuring seamless user experiences, and bolstering platform reliability and performance amid high traffic volumes. Reduced 50% onboarding time for team members while acting as a subject expert on blockchain technologies and facilitating smoother project executions. Attained 5X reduction in query execution time and enhanced server efficiency by implementing performance improvements in existing applications through the optimization of SQL queries. CORE EXPERTISE: Frontend and Backend Software Engineering | Project Management | Revenue Generation | Scalability and Performance Optimization | Onboarding and Knowledge Transfer | Technical Leadership | Open-Source Contribution ### Lead Software Engineer | Software Development Lifecycle | Team Guidance @ Skedaddle Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Greater Boston Area 50% BACKEND PERFORMANCE ENHANCED | 20 PEER-PROGRAMMING SESSIONS | 30% APPLICATION LOAD TIME REDUCED Rebuilt React and React Native applications and fine-tuned a Ruby on Rails application within a legacy system for managing bookings and payments. Worked with 6 remote colleagues, ensured effective communication and coordination in a fully remote work environment. Drove initiatives to optimize application performance and scalability through systematic code refactoring and performance tuning, leading to enhanced user experience and cost-effective resource utilization. Enhanced backend performance by up to 50% by optimizing backend code and SQL queries, leading to faster request processing and reduced server load. Reduced 30% load times and JavaScript bundle size of React applications by improving user experience and site responsiveness, fuelling the organization's success and growth in the digital marketplace Mentored and guided 3 junior engineers, fostering self-sufficiency and improving code quality, which led to fewer issues and increased confidence in handling complex tasks. Conducted 20 peer-programming sessions, leading to measurable learning outcomes and productivity gains as junior team members became more proficient and required less supervision. CORE EXPERTISE: Software Development Lifecycle Management | Team Guidance and Mentorship | Remote Team Coordination | Performance Optimization | Backend Performance Enhancement | Frontend Optimization | Peer Programming and Knowledge Sharing | Technical Leadership ### Sr. Software Engineer | Full-Stack Development Leadership | Issue Resolution @ Dispatch Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater Boston Area 4X INCREASE IN APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT FREQUENCY | 40% OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY INCREASED Led full-stack development on Dispatch's web and mobile applications, using React and React Native frameworks, and contributed to API and supporting system design and implementation to optimize performance and scalability. Decreased frontend development time by 2X for recurring schedule features, thus improving user experience and operational efficiency through the adoption of standardized calendar data structures. Accomplished 4X increase in deployment frequency with Rancher/Kubernetes services, fostering agile development cycles, faster feature delivery, and improved responsiveness to user needs. Secured 70% improvement in issue resolution efficiency by reducing average task resolution time to within a week through systematic task breakdown, enhancing problem-solving speed and project momentum. Achieved 50% reduction in performance and scaling issues through the development of 1 main API (Ruby on Rails) and multiple microservices (Go), enhancing system reliability, user experience, and scalability. Attained 40% increase in operational efficiency by saving 10-20 hours per week with Rancher/Kubernetes services, allowing the team to prioritize core development tasks and expedite project delivery. CORE EXPERTISE: Full-Stack Development Leadership | Issue Resolution | Deployment Optimization | Operational Efficiency Improvement | Frontend Development Optimization | Performance and Scaling Enhancement ### Sr. Software Engineer | Team Mentorship and Guidance @ HealthcareSource Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Woburn, MA 10X EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT | 20% PRODUCTIVE WORK TIME INCREASED Led the transition from TFS to Git version control, devising a comprehensive plan and successfully convincing stakeholders, including developers and management, of the benefits. Spearheaded the development of a performance management tool using the .NET stack, focusing on enhancing functionality, performance, and user experience. Took the initiative to mentor 2 junior developers over a period of one year, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall skill development within the team. Attained 10X efficiency through transitioning to Git for version control, merging new features, and enhancing peer review processes, thereby accelerating development cycles, speeding up feature delivery, and boosting productivity. Achieved 20% increase in productive work time by streamlining administrative tasks, including code review, testing, and version control management, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing overall project efficiency. Leveraged and led developers with previous Git experience and management to transition to Git and drove technological advancements, thereby improving team collaboration, efficiency, and alignment with modern industry practices. CORE EXPERTISE: Team Mentorship and Guidance | Efficiency Improvement | Stakeholder Management | .Net Application Development | Stakeholder Management ### Front-End Developer | Website Maintenance | Agile Methodologies @ EF Education First Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Lucerne Area, Switzerland 90% OF PROJECT MILESTONES ACHIEVED | 2-WEEK SPRINT CYCLE MAINTAINED Led a team of 7 developers across 2 time zones (CET and ET), strategically orchestrating the transition to modern technologies, including ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Knockout.js, MongoDB, and Windows Azure. Spearheaded the integration of cloud technologies and pub/sub architecture, pioneering the adoption of modern practices within the organization. Achieved sub-200ms response times for API endpoints and streamlined background job processing through cloud migration and pub/sub implementation, which led to a highly responsive system and enhanced user experience. Maintained a 2-week sprint cycle, adhering to agile principles, and consistently achieved feature implementations and issue resolutions, enabling rapid development and bi-weekly deployments. Secured 90% of project milestones and deadlines by consistently surpassing organizational standards, thereby demonstrated the team's exceptional efficiency and reliability. CORE EXPERTISE: Leadership and Team Management | Cloud Technologies Integration | Performance Optimization | Agile Methodologies | Project Management | Communication and Collaboration ### System Developer @ Softronic Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 Led efforts to refactor and redesign the application architecture and improved code maintainability and scalability while managing project complexities and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs through agile practices. Reduced bug reports by 80% to 90% and heightened confidence in code changes by implementing comprehensive unit tests; this helped to enhance the overall application stability. CORE EXPERTISE: Agile Project Management | Unit Testing Implementation | Code Maintainability | Application Architecture ## Education ### Computer Engineering in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Programming, System Development KTH Royal Institute of Technology ### Interaction design in Web design, Usability, User Experience Nackademin ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simoningeson - Website: https://www.simoningeson.com - GitHub: https://github.com/smonn - Website: https://smonn.se --- Source: https://flows.cv/simoningeson JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/simoningeson/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22