Kevin Wathen

13 years of experience designing and delivering high-performance web applications with a focus on scalability, UX optimization, and agile execution.

  • Technical Leadership: Spearheaded end-to-end project delivery—from architecture to deployment—for diverse applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Full-Stack Expertise: Deep proficiency in React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python, with a strong balance between backend robustness and frontend performance.
  • Agile & Independent: Proven ability to lead projects independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver solutions under tight deadlines while maintaining clear client communication.
  • Performance-Driven: Optimized user experience (UX) and technical architecture to drive measurable improvements in application speed, reliability, and maintainability.

Key Skills: React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Agile Development, Technical Architecture, UX Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration

What I Do!

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    Web Design & Development

    Creating attractive, easy-to-use websites that work well for businesses and individuals online.

  • frameworks icon

    Full-Stack Solutions

    Developing scalable web applications using JavaScript Frameworks, SQL Databases, PHP and Python.

  • mobile app icon

    Mobile Apps & Games

    Creating and developing engaging mobile apps and games for iOS and Android devices.

  • marketing icon

    Marketing & SEO

    Using SEO and marketing strategies to boost online visibility and promote products or services.



Work Experience



Experience

  1. Full Stack Developer - ReactJS, NodeJS, Python

    Groundswell

    2021.6 - 2025.3

    • Led the development of a Fintech dashboard (React/TypeScript + Node.js), enabling real-time analytics for 10K+ users and reducing API latency by 35%.
    • Enhanced platform scalability for a high-traffic client, enabling seamless handling of 10,000+ concurrent users during peak sales events.
    • Pioneered AI-driven features by integrating OpenAI APIs to power automated customer support, personalized recommendations, and dynamic chatbots - boosting user engagement by 40%.
    • Established development best practices through rigorous code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile sprints.
    • Developed an interactive learning platform with AI-powered tutoring features, increasing student retention by 40%.
  2. FULL STACK DEVELOPER - REACT, PYTHON

    Pypestream

    2018.3 - 2021.5

    Pypestream is a self-service automation platform that transforms how businesses engage and empower their customers.

    • Developed AI Chatbots: Engineered AI chatbots that provide a seamless, app-like experience, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving adoption through intuitive self-service conversations.
    • Advanced Microapps: Contributed to the creation of sophisticated microapps that preempt the need for agent handoffs by delivering real-time resolutions, effectively supporting customers at every stage of their journey
    • CI/CD Implementation: Partnered with the DevOps team to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, cutting software release times by 50% and reducing production issues by 30%.
    • Automated Testing: Deployed automated testing platforms and unit tests using Jest, Cypress, and Percy, resulting in a 40% reduction in bugs and a significant improvement in overall code quality.
  3. React Front End Developer

    SpinSci Technologies LLC

    2015.7 - 2018.2

    SpinSci Technologies - healthcare company that provides a complete solutions for your health system. Their patient access care solution provides a one stop solution for improving patient digital engagement and provider workflow efficiencies.

    • Developed Scheduling System: Created a scheduling system that allows patients to effortlessly book appointments via voice, text, or chat, supporting both Direct and Open schedules
    • Implemented Billing System: Designed a billing system that enables patients to make payments conveniently through voice or chat, with automatic reconciliation in the EHR.
    • Streamlined Patient Registration: Simplified the registration process for both new and existing patients using voice, text, or chat.
    • Enhanced Patient Engagement: Collaborated with the Patient Engagement team to empower patients with self-service operations, enabling them to manage their healthcare workflows independently.
    • Mentorship and Coaching: Mentored and coached junior developers, leading to a 10% improvement in team satisfaction scores and a 15% increase in overall team productivity
  4. SOFTWARE ENGINEER

    TeraThink Corporation

    2012.2 - 2015.6

    • Responsive web design: As a freelancer, developed responsive, user-friendly web interfaces that enhanced user experience across multiple devices, utilizing the latest front-end technologies to meet client requirements and deliver engaging solutions
    • API Integration and Development: Developed and integrated custom APIs for client applications, ensuring seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems
    • Orchestrated inter-departmental meetings with UX designers and back-end developers to align project objectives; streamlined workflows that reduced project delivery time by 15 days and increased team productivity by 20%.


Education

  1. Bachelor of Science

    Holy Names University



My Projects

  • Aware Healthcare

    Full Stack

    AI-driven startup

    React.js | TypeScript | Python

  • Kangaroo Health

    Full Stack

    Remote Patient Monitoring

    React Native | GraphQL

  • Custom Glass Products

    Front End

    Team Development

    React.js | TypeScript | Python

  • Patient Notify

    Front End

    Solo Development

    React.js | TypeScript | SCSS

  • Conversational AI

    Full-Stack

    Team Development

    Next.js | TypeScript | Python

  • ThingsBoard

    Front End

    IoT platform

    React.js | TypeScript

  • Inductive Automation

    Front End

    IoT platform

    React.js | TypeScript

  • Parking Mobility

    Front-End

    Parking Management

    React Native | TypeScript | Firebase

  • Parkade

    Front-End

    Parking Management

    React Native | TypeScript | Firebase

  • Trinsic

    Front-End

    Credential Wallet App

    React Native | Redux | BLE

  • AirWallex

    Front-End

    Fintech Platform

    React | TypeScript | Zustand

  • Blend

    Front-End

    Cloud Banking Platform

    React | Redux | Stripe

  • Gaming Website

    Design + Frontend

    Team Project

    React.js | Redux | Websockets

  • Clonings AI

    Frontend

    Team Project

    React.js | Chakra UI

  • Cortextual AI Website

    Frontend

    Solo Development

    React | Node | AI

  • FashionSwap App

    Design + Frontend

    Team Project

    Figma | React.js | Chakra UI

  • Inventory Management App

    Design + Frontend

    Team Project

    Figma | React.js | Node

  • MyWorkPhoto AI

    Design + Frontend + AI Prompts

    Team Project

    Figma | React.js | Node

  • Ogno Marketing Dashboard

    Full-Stack

    Solo Development

    React.js | Strapi.js | MySQL

  • BerliNEW Android App

    Full-Stack

    Solo Development

    React Native

My Skills


Technologies

Front End

  • React/Redux
    100%
  • Next.js/SSR
    95%
  • React Native
    95%
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
    100%
  • HTML/CSS
    100%

Back End

  • Node.js/NestJS
    90%
  • Python/Django
    90%
  • Test-Driven Development
    90%
  • PostgreSQL / MongoDB
    99%
  • Sentry, Datadog, SonarQube
    89%

Development Skills


  • HTML
    HTML
  • CSS
    CSS
  • JavaScript
    JavaScript
  • React
    React
  • Redux
    Redux
  • Next
    Next
  • Node
    Node
  • TypeScript
    TypeScript
  • PHP
    PHP
  • MySQL
    MySQL
  • MongoDB
    MongoDB
  • Python
    Python
  • Django
    Django
  • Flask
    Flask
  • GraphQL
    GraphQL
  • Prisma
    Prisma
  • Firebase
    Firebase
  • Jest
    Jest
  • Mocha
    Mocha
  • Chai
    Chai
  • Cypress
    Cypress
  • Playwright
    Playwright
  • Karma
    Karma
  • Datadog
    Datadog
  • SonarQube
    SonarQube
  • Sentry
    Sentry
  • Git
    Git
  • Docker
    Docker
  • Adobe
    Adobe
  • Figma
    Figma

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