James Zhao

About Me

Hello, I’m James, full-stack developer based on Burnaby, BC. I have rich experience in web application development both for desktop as well as mobile platforms, I'm also always excited to learn new technologies.

I create clean, brand-focused design solutions that provide a fatastic user experience. Tell me your idea and I'll make it happen.

PHP
Laravel
HTML
JavaScript
VueJs
jQuery
CSS
Python
Django
WordPress

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science From University of British Columbia

2007-2012

Reward: Introduction to User Interface Design - Best in Show

Work Experience

Full-stack Developer Pixieset Inc.

2021-Now

Design and implement product features in PHP(Laravel), HTML, CSS, and Javascript(VueJS)
Help improve and maintain the Pixieset product and systems infrastructure
Collaborate with other engineers across the entire stack
Work with stakeholders to define requirements
Deliver everything from tiny front-end UX improvements, to broad structural changes spanning multiple codebases
Research and integrate new technologies to drive the development process forward

Full-stack Developer ZHIDAO MEDIA

2017-2020

Designed and created a calendar event system where sales could easily upload and manage advertisements on all of our platforms
Developed app integration with REST and other APIs for Google Maps, social media logins, payment processors, and other services
Managed a multi-language mobile app project specializing in real estate search in Greater Vancouver. The app became one of the most popular apps in the category
Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings

Web Developer ZHIDAO MEDIA

2012-2016

Collaborated with web designers to develop dynamic and interactive websites that ensured high traffic, page views, and user experience
Managed time-sensitive updates, including content changes, server troubleshooting and restoration
Diagnosed and fixed bugs from existing websites; implemented enhancements that significantly improved web functionality and speed
Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions
Designed and created a bug tracking system and improved productivity.

Junior Developer HSBC Canada

2010-2011

Performed testing and bug tracking for two-factor authentication system that later introduced in HSBC UK and HSBC UAE
Administrated department SharePoint site and managed technical documentations
Used Java to develop tools for bulk editing large amount of xml files
Used HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop online survey pages