sammy samkough

website | github | linkedin | (862) 239-0100 | sammysamkough@gmail.com
montclair state university | bachelor of science (b.s.) | computer science | 2016 - 2019

bonny systems | engineer
jan 2024 - present
  • achieved over 80% reduction in website load times by improving core web vitals which includes minimizing javascript usage, image optimization, and adherence to web standards
  • partnered with design agencies to build and deploy modern websites using content management systems (cms) like wordpress or advanced frameworks such as next.js and astro.js
canal | software engineer
may 2021 - jul 2023
  • collaborated with design team to create our own in-house design system that replaced the shopify polaris design system which led to an increase of development speed by over 60%
  • enhanced web application usability across all departments by 60% through leading targeted accessibility training and guidelines for the development team
  • led the standardization of ui component testing within the in-house design system, significantly reducing component-specific bugs by over 70% using chromatic and storybook
  • developed and refined the onboarding process to adapt to evolving user needs, utilizing react, next.js, typescript, xstate, django and graphql which lead to an overall 40% increase in user satisfaction
nevermet | software engineer
oct 2021 - apr 2022
  • analyzed methods with team to figure out how to best engage with users based on research, user tests, and different ui techniques utilizing react native
  • transformed the project's codebase from javascript to typescript, improving team collaboration and development efficiency by over 50%
  • spearheaded the development of a cross-platform social vr dating application using react native, typescript, node.js and postgresql, enhancing user engagement
soar | web developer
feb 2021 - may 2022
  • created a web portal that allowed customers to access their private information (i.e. payment, email, etc.) using react, typescript, firebase, and express.js
  • implemented segment analytics in web portal which allowed better understanding of areas to improve while maintaining user privacy
popstar | software engineer
nov 2020 - apr 2021
  • developed a feature-rich ios application using swift and firebase / nosql, which offered an elegant vertical video experience, including social interactions such as sharing and commenting on videos
  • integrated push notifications and leveraged firebase cloud messaging to enhance user engagement and retention
decusoft | software developer
may 2019 - oct 2020
  • developed several top requested features such as filtering and sorting on the main table interface using javascript, c# and sql
  • enhanced complex sql queries which increased the load time performance of the main table interface by 50%
dot LLC | engineer
mar 2017 - aug 2018
  • founded a consulting company that helped businesses with all things digital
  • this includes (but not limited to) website development, digital marketing (i.e. seo, social media ads), mobile app development
  • projects included stunited, circassian education foundation, essential creative group