Shigeki Furukawa

Frontend Developer

About

6+ years experience in software development, specializing in React and TypeScript in both startups and large enterprises. Proficient in building robust software applications using modern technologies optimized for web performance and user experience, including Web Core Vitals and Web Accessibility. Skilled at transforming sketch ideas into refined outputs by problem-solving proposals and closely collaborating with stakeholders in agile development and fast paced environments.

Experience

  • Oct 2023 - Present

    Frontend Developer

    || Freelancing for a startup || - Developing a marketplace for handmade craft products; managing ticket prioritization, task assignments and development scheduling

    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Figma
    • UI/UX
    • HTML5
    • A11y
  • Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

    Frontend Developer

    - Developed a customizable fan-based community platform with complex user attributes like non-members, free members and paid members - Led a dashboard development for content management, from requirements definition to development with cross-functional teams - Utilized technologies like Skeleton and Static Generation for high-performance implementation, carefully considering Core Web Vitals - Implemented an accessible carousel and developed the web application with consideration for accessibility using tools like Headless UI

    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • HTML5
    • SCSS
    • A11y
    • UI/UX
    • Chakra UI
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Figma
  • May 2019 - Jan 2021

    Frontend Develoepr

    - Led a new email marketing management system development, including user segment, authentication and delivery management features - Improved operational efficiency by developing a feature for dynamic content updates through CSV file uploads

    • React
    • Vue.js
    • HTML5
    • ECMAScript
    • SCSS
    • UI/UX
    • A11y
    • XD
    • Photoshop
  • Jul 2017 - May 2019

    Frontend Developer

    - Led major releases for an e-commerce site to hometown donations by gaining the trust of project manager - Mentored junior frontend developers, including code reviews and programming training

    • ECMAScript
    • jQuery
    • HTML5
    • SCSS
    • PHP
    • XD
    • Photoshop

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