John Robinson

Software Engineer

Hi, I'm John Robinson, a software engineer with full stack web app experience, especially front end. My specialty is React. I've worked with complex data streams in connected apps and built full 3D experiences from the ground up using ThreeJS, including a Mixed Reality experience I demonstrated at Google Next 2023.

Senior Front-End Software Engineer

Jun. 2022 — Present

Canoo - Torrance, CA

  • Utilizing React and NextJS to engineer vehicle-connected web applications for clients such as Walmart and USPS, managing complex continuous data streams via AWS and Google Cloud stacks.
  • Architected and delivered an immersive 3D virtual showroom using WebGL, ThreeJS, and React; a world for customers to explore our offerings, enhancing customer engagement and product visibility.
  • Led development of an Augmented Reality experience and demonstrations at Google Next 2023. Virtual Reality goggles allowed users to explore a real Canoo vehicle, resulting in increased brand visibility and customer interaction.
  • Served as Technical Lead on a Progressive Web App successfully delivered to the US Military, exceeding expectations and integrating continuous feature requests.

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Feb. 2019 — Jun. 2022

P.C. Richard & Son - Farmingdale, NY

  • Learned React and backend language RPG, then developed company's first full-stack React application within one month.
  • Conceptualized and led development of a full-stack React framework/portal, revolutionizing how internal business is done. Implemented continuous delivery using Git and Jenkins, reducing app life cycle from months to days.
  • Developed our business-critical secure mobile payment system during COVID-19, enabling rapid company recovery; rehired >1000 furloughed sales personnel within days, and generated additional revenue of $65 million from March through July 2020.

President

Apr. 2019 — Jun. 2022

Long Island Systems User Group - Westbury, NY

  • Led a 13-person board, hosting industry speakers on IBM topics, fascilitating networking and sharing within the community.
  • Delivered technical and non-technical presentations to audiences of 30-50.

Full-Stack Web Developer

Sep. 2017 — Jan. 2019

SUNY Geneseo - Geneseo, NY

  • Designed and deployed a PHP web app course management system, enhancing administrative efficiency and student enrollment.
  • Architected and migrated a new database, improving data management, security, and system performance using SQL.