Jason Horsley - Software Developer

Jason Horsley

Software Developer

Work Experience

SpotOn (2023 - Present)

Senior Software Engineer

• Working on a legacy PHP system integrated into SpotOn's POS solution after the acquisition of DolceClock.
• Developed a MySQL binlog spy in Go for analytics.
• Built multiple helper scripts in Python for various tasks including build scripts.
• Gained deep experience in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and deployment at scale.
• Front-end development using React with TypeScript for scalable applications.
• Focused on scaling and optimizing large-scale systems in a rapidly growing environment.

Shelterlove (2020 - 2023)

Senior Software Engineer

• Led a major rewrite of legacy Drupal systems into a modern Laravel stack for pet shelter management SaaS.
• Integrated payment platforms to boost company revenue.
• Worked with Alpine.js and Livewire for building dynamic front-end components.
• Conducted A/B testing and product analytics using LaunchDarkly and Metabase.
• Upgraded and transitioned front-end architecture to Vue 3 with TypeScript.
• Collaborated closely with product teams to drive development and experimentation.

MicroVentures (2018 - 2020)

Software Engineer

• Contributed to the development of an investment platform facilitating Regulation D offerings.
• Transformed the front-end architecture into a Vue SPA authenticated via JWT shared across subdomains.
• Improved the backend API built with Laravel, ensuring smooth integration with mobile and web applications.
• Developed strong expertise in Laravel, Vue.js, Tailwind, Bulma, and various Laravel plugins and libraries.
• Enhanced team collaboration and coding standards by adopting modern frameworks and design patterns.

Pubbly (2012 - 2018)

Software Engineer

• Developed HTML5-based e-reader and interactive educational games for clients like McGraw-Hill.
• Built a CMS for digital books supporting multi-language variants and custom JavaScript runtime environments.
• Created custom Cordova/Ionic wrappers for mobile delivery.
• Led the technical effort for the XPRIZE Global Learning competition, resulting in finalist status and a $1 million prize.
• Managed front-end and back-end projects using a variety of technologies including PHP, JavaScript, YII, CakePHP, and WordPress.
• Supported and enhanced legacy systems, including LiveCode-based tools.

Skills

• Languages: PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Go, Python, TypeScript, Swift
• Frameworks & Libraries: Laravel, Vue.js, React, Tailwind, Bulma, Alpine.js, Livewire, YII, CakePHP, Cordova, Ionic
• Tools & Platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, Metabase, LaunchDarkly, JWT, Swift, Drupal
• Development Practices: MVC, API Development, SPAs, A/B Testing, Product Analytics, Scalability

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