Hi, I'm Andrew VanNess

I'm a Lead Full Stack Developer currently working at Nexthink. My goal is to make the web a more accessible and friendly place for everyone. I've worked with clients such as the state governments, the EPA, and global tech companies. I build everything from chrome extensions to full stack JAMStack apps.
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Experience

October 2021 - Present

Team Lead, Marketing Web Development at Nexthink

  • Dedicated to the fast-paced development of reusable, accessible, and modern components, delivering on-time solutions with 99.9% uptime for vital services like live events and campaigns.
  • Spearheaded the migration of an outdated WordPress site to JAMStack, resulting in a 75% improvement in page load speeds, higher SEO scores and conversions, and enhanced web accessibility for 20 million annual visitors.
  • Redesigned publishing systems and content pipelines, enabling content editors to release updates independently of developers, saving hundreds of developer hours per year.
  • Screened, interviewed, hired, and trained three new developers, expanding the team's skillset and capacity.
  • Directed a team of four developers through three successful years of software development, fostering a collaborative and innovative growth environment.
  • Cultivated consistent communication channels with stakeholders, providing transparent updates on milestones, progress, and goals.
May 2018 - October 2021

Full Stack Developer at Eastern Research Group

  • Achieved 100% test coverage and WCAG accessibility compliance for a flagship EPA React application.
  • Designed and built an internal browser extension for the CDC to automate reporting of fraudulent COVID-19 prevention products on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.
  • Rebuilt the homepage of a government waste management website, reducing page load times by 80% and boosting traffic from 1,000 monthly users to over 20,000.
  • Screened and interviewed junior developers, assisting with onboarding and training
Aug 2017 - May 2018

CS Teaching Assistant at Bridgewater State University

  • Assigned and graded Python assignments and exams
  • Tutored students individually and held weekly sessions with the entire class to review course material
  • Assisted professor in preparing assignments and lectures
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

Website Intern at Town of Falmouth

  • Updated and maintained the town website through a CMS
  • Automated time-consuming IT processes and increased productivity
  • Provided technical support to local Police and Fire departments

My Projects

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How's My Waterway

React
NodeJS
JavaScript
Esri Maps
Cloud.gov

A map-centric, open source, progressive web application that pulls data from multiple systems at the EPA to provide a user with an overall picture of their water quality. Developed while working at Eastern Research Group.

  • Over 50,000 monthly users.
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Colorblindly

JavaScript
CSS
Chrome Extension

Colorblindly lets you experience colorblindness in your browser. This extension simulates the different types of colorblindness to assist developers in creating accessible websites.

  • 400+ Github stars and over 90,000 users.
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Jamie Bot

NodeJs
DiscordJS
JavaScript
React

Jamie Bot is a task automation bot for Discord. Jamie lets you seamlessly search and share images, videos, news, and more.

  • Over 125,000 users across 1,000 communities.
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Testimonials

“Someone that would make a great fit in any company.”

Angela Hurwitz (Director at OpenCape)

Contact

If you're interested in working with me, please get in touch through andrewvanness221@gmail.com.