# Tena Percy

> Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tena

Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the web development industry. Specializes in frontend development using React and Typescript. Experienced in Agile and Scrum methodologies, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality production software. A problem-solver and creative thinker, dedicated to delivering results and finding optimal solutions in collaboration with product and design teams.

Key Technology Skills: JavaScript, Typescript, React/Redux, Python, HTML/CSS/SASS, Django, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Git, Agile/Scrum

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Spring Health
Jan 2024 – Present

### Senior Software Engineer @ Nextdoor
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
- Leveraged React and TypeScript to build robust client-side functionalities interfacing seamlessly with GraphQL (GQL) and Django REST APIs.
- Scoped and executed experiments aimed at optimizing Nextdoor’s login and registration processes, directly impacting increased registrations and heightened engagement among weekly active users.
- Mentored junior developers through pair programming, documentation creation, and tech talk deliveries, overseeing work ticket definition and management for software engineers.
- Collaborated with Product and Design teams, leading the inception-to-completion journey of product initiatives.
- Worked closely with Data Science and User Research teams, analyzing user behavior data to identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the Nextdoor platform's user experience.
- Contributed to defining and implementing Nextdoor's technical standards and best practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Created and maintained a comprehensive documentation library for the team, including design decisions, project requirements, and process workflows, enabling easier onboarding for new team members and ensuring consistent knowledge sharing within the organization.

### Software Engineer @ Novi Connect
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
- Collaborated closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to translate design concepts and business requirements into functional applications.
- Developed frontend functionalities utilizing React and TypeScript, such as an ingredient screener enabling companies to assess health and beauty products against diverse policies and standards.
- Contributed to establishing the foundational processes for the engineering team within an early-stage Series A startup.
- Ensured high code quality through writing clean, efficient, and testable code, and conducting code reviews to maintain coding standards.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Eventbrite
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Led pivotal initiatives for transitioning Eventbrite's technology stack from Backbone/Marionette to a contemporary React and Redux-based framework. Actively contributed to early React adoption, pioneering new architectural patterns and best practices.
- Developed critical Python APIs and React-based front-end interfaces, powering essential financial systems responsible for customer money transactions and generating crucial accounting reports.
- Oversaw multifaceted responsibilities within the application, taking charge of feature development, critical bug resolution, and adeptly navigating complex problem-solving scenarios.
- Guided the agile development process as the Scrum leader, consistently pushing for iterative improvements to enhance team velocity.
- Mentored and facilitated the seamless onboarding of junior team members, fostering their independence and proficiency within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize product initiatives, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase efficiency and productivity in the software development lifecycle.

### Software Engineer II @ Eventbrite
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Greater Nashville Area, TN

### Software Engineer (Front End) @ DogVacay
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Santa Monica, CA
Crafted new features and enhanced existing functionalities utilizing both Backbone and React frameworks.

- Engineered a bespoke component library using React in conjunction with CSS-modules.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across diverse departments—Product, Marketing, Data, and UX—to identify feature enhancements that drive traffic and boost conversion rates.
- Applied Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to streamline project workflows.
- Facilitated seamless integration of backend REST APIs by working closely with the backend team.
- Collaborated with the QA team to ensure the quality of the software and minimize bugs and errors

### Software Engineer Intern @ NextGxDx Inc.
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014

### Engineering Intern @ BNY Mellon
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Nashville, TN


## Education
### Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Belmont University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tenapercy

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Last updated: 2026-03-22