Justin Da Silva

Full-Stack Developer

Summary

Results-oriented full-stack developer with 15+ years of experience delivering high-quality web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vue, Node, and PHP. Proven ability to create innovative, user-friendly solutions. Seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage my skills and contribute to a dynamic team.

Skills

Front-End

HTML5CSS3JavaScript (ES6+)VueNuxtReactNextResponsive DesignUI/UX Principles

Back-End

NodeExpressPHPMySQLPostgreSQL

DevOps

GitDockerCI/CDAWS

Other

AgileOOP

Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Developer

May 2016 - April 2025

Mercatus Technologies Inc

Spearheaded the development and maintenance of e-commerce web applications using Nuxt (Vue), Next (React), Node, and PHP for a team of 10 developers, consistently delivering high-quality solutions.
Instrumental in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring client applications met certification requirements.
Developed "The Config Manager," a Nuxt application that allowed clients to customize their websites, including features, translation strings, and theme elements.
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, facilitating seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems and enhancing overall application functionality.
Optimized application performance, achieving a 20% improvement in page load speed and significantly enhancing user experience.
Progressed through increasingly senior roles, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior developers on key projects.
Utilized Agile methodologies to streamline development processes, improve team efficiency, and ensure timely project delivery.
Implemented and maintained Git Flow branching strategies, promoting efficient collaboration and ensuring smooth version control.

Full-Stack Developer

November 2014 - October 2015

Fuse Powered Inc.

Contributed to the development and maintenance of a high-traffic web application using PHP (Phalcon Framework), focusing on front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end development, and version control (Git Flow).

Web Developer

March 2014 - November 2014

Arlene Dickinson Enterprises

Developed a mobile-first, responsive infographic feature using MODx (a PHP framework), jQuery, SASS, Twitter Bootstrap 3, and Mustache, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement.

Web Developer

November 2008 - February 2014

EldoLED

Involved in the development and maintenance of web applications using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS, with a focus on creating extensible and maintainable code, database design, and front-end interactivity using jQuery.

Freelance Web/Mobile Developer

2005 - Present

Self-Employed

Created and managed multiple websites and developed web and mobile applications for clients, including interactive Flash games and Android apps.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science

2007 - 2011

University of Toronto Scarborough

Major Program: Computer Science
Minor Programs: Economics and Statistics