Will Fairclough

I lead a team of talented developers in designing and developing SaaS applications. I utilize my proficiency in Web Technologies such as TypeScript, Angular, Ionic, and Node.js to spearhead the creation of resilient solutions like authentication services, scalable full-text search, and analytics APIs/Dashboards. These advancements enable clients to swiftly make informed decisions regarding their property management processes.

Responsibilities and Achievements

• Designed a robust SAAS solution utilizing Node.js, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, TypeScript, and Angular.
• Engineered an authentication service, facilitating user and API tokens across multiple tenants.
  • TOTP support to allow MFA using Authenticator Apps.
  • SAML support to provide SSO.
  • SCIM support for user syncing to the platform.
• Crafted native iOS and Android applications using Ionic and Capacitor for AppStore deployment.
• Developed multiple Capacitor native plugins, including:
  • A camera plugin for enhanced photo-taking efficiency.
  • A background task plugin ensuring data uploads prior to app closure.
• Set up CI/CD on CircleCI, ensuring end-to-end testing of APIs and web apps:
  • Executed automated headless e2e tests with Protractor/Playwright, providing detailed reports and failure screenshots.
  • Containerized services using Docker to deploy to AWS and local clusters for testing.
• Initiated a component library with Lit and web components, aligning with the SuiteSpot design system.
• Seamlessly integrated legacy third-party Property Management systems through SOAP APIs, ETL files, and SFTP, supported by an S3 Bucket and Lambda functions.
• Provide cli tools, and small web apps to excellerate development team with their tasks
  • Rust CLI to inject cloud secrets into their environment if their AWS credentials allow it
  • Backend web tools to inspect and on-board customer data
  • Configure attributes/metrics and our logging infrastrucutre to more easily track down issues in the system

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Developed components of Secure Spaces using Java and Kotlin, including features within Android’s Application Framework layer.
• Led full-stack projects encompassing REST application server, API, and Android client.
• Designed and implemented Android user interfaces; developed functional and unit tests for apps and framework.
• Engaged in lower-layer C/C++ development, specifically in Android’s System Services layer (e.g., netd, installd).
• Built the Linux kernel with added modules within the AOSP source.
• Created custom Gradle Plugins to assist Android application developers.
• Established a cloud-based nightly build system using Golang on Google Cloud Platform.
• Developed Docker containers to streamline continuous integration tasks.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Full-stack development encompassing database, server, web client, and Android client.
• Developed solutions using the Typesafe Reactive Platform, including Scala, Play Framework, and Akka.
• Constructed dynamic single-page web applications with AngularJS, integrated with server-side REST APIs.
• Managed scalable MongoDB databases using ReactiveMongo asynchronous driver within Scala Play applications.

Project: Web Portal for Book Publishers

Objective: Develop a modern web portal enabling book publishers to access sales and inventory data, replacing an outdated system.

Achievements:

• Designed the portal from scratch using Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and MongoDB. Deployment in a Docker container on Google Cloud Platform using Cloud Run.
• Partnered with a consultant to comprehensively address user pain points and enhance functionality.
• Engineered an intuitive Ordering module, streamlining the order creation process and facilitating exports to their legacy system for efficient processing and fulfillment.
• Amplified data retrieval by integrating a full-text search system, indexing customer data in ElasticSearch.

Outcome: The portal was well-received by users, significantly improving their day-to-day operations and offering a substantial upgrade from their legacy system.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Engaged in multiple projects using agile methodologies.
• Developed event-driven, multi-threaded software applications.
• Crafted embedded Linux applications on Raspberry Pi written in C++ for internal testing tools.
• Produced demo videos of Network Management software products for customer presentations.
• Managed VMWare ESX virtual machines.
• Established an automated build server using Jenkins CI, integrated with Perforce SCM systems.

WebUI Development:

• Designed UI mockups and developed a GWT front-end, integrating with the ConfD JavaScript API for node configuration.
• Processed XML data for wireless node performance.

Node Management and Pre-Deployment:

• Developed Java web applications on JBoss server using Enterprise JavaBeans for managing and optimizing BLiNQ wireless nodes.
• Facilitated communication between MATLAB and Java applications using SOAP Web Services in line with J2EE standards.
• Designed database schema with MySQL Workbench and used JMS for inter-application communication.

Digital Attenuator Controller:

• Utilized Raspberry Pi GPIO ports to control a proprietary Digital Attenuator Circuit Board using a C++ application.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Engineered applications using Java and Python tailored for optical network planning tools.
• Collaborated with a team of developers on a unified project, utilizing tools for issue tracking and version control.
• Integrated both REST and SOAP-based Web Services and ensured seamless deployment using Tomcat.
• Crafted applications in C# leveraging ASP.NET for radio frequency network planning, with a UI developed using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and JQuery.
• Designed and implemented applications in Java and Python to deploy virtual simulators on VMware ESX systems via the VMware Infrastructure API.
• Established and executed automation testing for a Java-based Network Management System using Python.
• Regularly participated in weekly development meetings with software architects.
• Proficient in agile and scrum development methodologies.