Hussain Abbas

Front-End Engineering Manager

www.hussainabbas.com

[email protected]

+1 (647) 971-6786

/superhussain

Skills

Frontend

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, React Native, Preact, Vue.js, AngularJS, WordPress, Webpack, Gulp, Redux, Jest, Enzyme, BEM, SASS, Stylus, PostCSS, Storybook, Atomic Design, ITCSS, Data Visualization

Backend

Nodejs, Express, Python, Go, PHP, CakePHP, Meteor, Nginx, Apache, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, WebSockets, GraphQL, Serverless

Weekend

AWS, Netlify, Docker, Service Workers, PWA, SSR, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, WebGL, SVG, Canvas, Next.js, Gatsby

About

Hi there, my name is Hussain Abbas. I lead the front-end development team @ Squaredance. I have a burning passion to create beautiful, easy to use and performant experiences.

I specialize in front-end architecture where I piece together systems that anchor leaner, more performant, and scalable products.

Like what you see? You can see more by heading over to my website!

Experience

Squaredance - Technical Development Manager | Aug. 2020 - Present

Front-End Technical Development Manager | Jul. 2022 - Present
Front-End Development Lead | Apr. 2021 - Jul. 2022
Front-End Developer | Aug. 2020 - Apr. 2021

Keyhole - Front-End Engineering Lead | Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2020

Designed and developed a number of different products using a modern JavaScript stack (React, Redux, Webpack, Babel, etc).
Implemented design systems and component libraries using Storybook, React, and Stylus with the Atomic Design methodology.
Led team on front-end strategy, with a focus on performance, maintainability, accessibility and scalability.

Plexxis Software - Software Specialist | Sept. 2012 - Jan. 2016

Designed and developed reports and forms using ORACLE development suite and PL/SQL.
Worked directly with multi-billion dollar companies providing custom end-to-end reporting solutions.

Netosphere - Founder | Nov. 2013 - Dec. 2015

Founder and full-stack developer of web design studio specializing in web development, app development, SEO, hosting, and graphic design.
Bootstrapped the business from the ground up.

Projects

BlockBusters Trivia Competition | Co-Founder & Lead Developer

Trivia competition established in 2011, run annually across multiple countries, with thousands of participants in attendance.
Designed and developed the game platform, along with registration, admin portal, and tournament management using Vue.js, Node.js, Express, Socket.io, MySQL, hosted on AWS.

uRecite App | Full-Stack Developer

Developed web, iOS, and Android app that showcases Islamic poetry write-ups and audio using Ionic, Angular, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
Created REST API and database management tool to make it easy to insert poems and upload audio.

Bl4ck0ut Project | Webmaster & Forum Administrator

Custom firmware that brings the look and feel of newer iPhones to older devices no longer supported by Apple.
Spearheaded branding and design for custom firmware and website.

Nothin’ but Change | Co-Founder & VP of Marketing

Homelessness awareness student organization at York University.
Lead marketing campaigns for events and initiatives on campus.
Designed and developed website and branding.