Arron Hensley
Senior Frontend Professional with 7+ years of experience in both enterprise and startup environments.
Primary language: JavaScript & TypeScript.
Mostly worked in industries like Streaming, LMS, AI, Rental. Possesses a keen eye for detail and a design-oriented mindset, which has led to the successful delivery of successful products like FishAngler, IBM, and Zillow. Passionate about challenging the status quo and writing a unique story in my developer diary
About Me
My Philosophy
I'm passionate about challenging the status quo and writing a unique story in my developer diary. With over 7 years of experience in both enterprise and startup environments, I specialize in creating innovative solutions that engage millions of users.
My expertise spans across Video-Streaming, LMS, and AI industries, where I've consistently delivered high-performance applications that drive user engagement and business growth.
Experience
Led development of 3 applications engaging 1.5M users, focusing on fishing community and mapping solutions.
- Redesigned fishing community web interface, increasing user acquisition by 125%
- Migrated fishing map web app from PHP to React & PREACT, improving performance by 170%
- Launched iOS and Android fishing spots application, rated 4.5/5 on App Store
- Enhanced search experience by 45% using TYPESENSE with advanced optimization techniques
- Mentored 3 team members in React and Next.js development
Developed cloud web applications for enterprise clients including Audi, Verizon, and Samsung.
- Built web UI components using Angular 14.3 and TypeScript
- Transitioned AI platform to functional components, improving performance by 25%
- Fixed 12 critical security vulnerabilities
- Collaborated with international teams across Brazil, Germany, and Poland
Developed key features for Zillow's platform, significantly increasing user engagement and traffic.
- Built "Make Me Move" feature, increasing platform traffic by 25%
- Developed Virtual Tours feature using WebGL and Three.js, boosting engagement by 40%
- Optimized 45+ web pages using React optimization techniques
- Developed RESTful APIs for 7000+ property listings using Node.js and Fastify
Skills & Expertise
Featured Projects
Mobile application development with React Native expertise. Built local fishing spots finder with 16-day fishing forecasts and catch tracking capabilities.
Web development with Angular expertise. Built IBM e-config Cloud Computing Platform, Storage Modeller using Angular 14.3 and worked on web security.
Web Development with React expertise. Built a testimonial Platform for collecting, managing and sharing testimonials.
Web Development with React expertise. Built a Customer Insight Platform with several types of complex charts using D3.
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Web and WebGL development with React & GL expertise. Built a Shed 3D Design & Selling Platform using React and Three.js.
Web Development with React expertise. Built a rental service platform for users to find and rent a home faster.
Web Development with React expertise. Built The All-In-One Toolset for Increasing Your Book Sales on Amazon.
Elegant and attractive website using React, Framer, and MATTERPORT API. Achieved 40% increase in on-page engagement through user-friendly design.
Career Highlights
The achievements I'm most proud of throughout my 7+ year journey in frontend development
Successfully engaged over 1.5 million users across multiple fishing community applications at FishAngler LLC
Achieved 170% performance improvement by migrating fishing map web app from PHP to React & PREACT
Launched iOS and Android fishing spots application with 4.5/5 star rating, compliant with WCAG standards
Increased user acquisition by 125% through redesigning fishing community web interface with mobile responsiveness
Developed RESTful APIs handling 7000+ property listings and agent information at Zillow using Node.js
Strengthened CI/CD pipeline with Jest and Cypress testing suite, ensuring 90% test coverage before deployment
IBM Partnership
Throughout my software engineering career, I could get a chance to work with IBM, a big tech company who are leading cutting-edge technologies, mainly cloud computing and AI technologies.
Certificates & Achievements
Professional certifications and achievements that validate my expertise in modern web development
It covers topics like Problem solving, SQL, and REST API.
It covers topics like React, CSS, and JavaScript.
It covers topics like, Functions, Currying, Hoisting, Scope, Inheritance, Events and Error Handling.
It covers topics like exploring Cascading and Inheritance, exploring text styling fundamentals, understanding the use of layouts in CSS, understand the boxing of elements in CSS, among others.
What Colleagues Say
Testimonials from team members, managers, and clients I've had the pleasure to work with
"I cannot speak highly enough about Arron's contributions to the Fishing Spots mobile application project. His expertise in React Native allowed us to build a user-friendly app that engages the fishing community effectively. The features he implemented, such as the 16-day fishing forecast and catch tracking, have made a significant impact on user engagement. Arron is not just a developer; they are a visionary who challenges the status quo and inspires those around them."
He Zhang
Project Manager, FishAngler LLC
"Working with Arron has been a transformative experience for our team. His ability to redesign the fishing community web interface not only improved mobile responsiveness but also led to a remarkable 125% increase in user acquisition. Arron's technical skills in React and Tailwind CSS are matched only by his dedication to mentoring others. He has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, which has significantly advanced our team’s skills."
Xinrou Li
Colleague, FishAngler LLC
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Arron on several projects at IBM. His deep understanding of frontend technologies and commitment to quality are unparalleled. He not only improved the performance of our applications but also contributed to team dynamics through his involvement in sprint planning and code reviews. His proactive approach to problem-solving consistently led to successful outcomes."
Lisa Dorr
Systems Sales Tools Manager, IBM
"During his time at IBM, Arron consistently did overrun expectations as a Senior Frontend Developer. His work on the e-config cloud application showcased his expertise in Angular and TypeScript, which helped improve performance by 25% through great transitions to functional components. Arron did demonstrate not only technical excellence but also a collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork across diverse locations. His contributions to our sprint planning and retrospectives were invaluable."
Diego Wolfshorndl
Project Manager, IBM
Jonas Stawski
CTO
FishAngler, LLC
"From day one, Arron brought a level of thoughtfulness and technical leadership that’s hard to find. What I appreciate most, though, is how he invests in people. Arron’s been a fantastic mentor to our junior developers, helping them grow both technically and professionally"
Chris Rocha
VP of Marketing
FishAngler, LLC
"It was a huge task, but Arron was confident. He delivered it using React and Preact, and the performance jump was staggering—170% faster. Arron doesn't just write code; he architects solutions. We were lucky to have him lead the front end."
Fredy Treboux
Software Developer
FishAngler, LLC
"Honestly, working with Arron has been a game changer. He played a big role in launching our new mobile app, which is now one of the highest-rated in our category. Arron’s the kind of teammate who raises the bar for everyone."
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
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