Yanick Sévigny, Developer in Montreal, QC, Canada
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Yanick Sévigny

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Location
Montreal, QC, Canada
Toptal Member Since
March 14, 2022

Yanick is a senior full-stack engineer known for his ability to search and parse information quickly. He is an expert in developing elegant solutions to complex requirements using JavaScript, C#, React, Node.js, and AWS. Yanick is an organized, quick-thinking problem solver who embraces software development projects with high efficiency and professionalism.

Portfolio

CGPI
JavaScript, DNS, C#, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development...
Fanstories
JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, Stripe...
Area Machines
JavaScript, React Native, React, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS)...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Docker, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

The most amazing...

...solution I've built from the ground up using proven technologies is a social media platform that counts on thousands of users daily.

Work Experience

Consultant

2020 - PRESENT
CGPI
  • Finalized a web application's payment module integration and oversaw the application's launch.
  • Acted as the primary advisor and built the core gameplay elements for an indie game development startup. The game is still being developed with the acquisition of significant funding.
  • Handled the project management of a consumer mobile application in the rental industry. Acted as the point of contact for the overseas development team and as an advisor on the company's technological direction.
Technologies: JavaScript, DNS, C#, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development, Management, Stripe, Stripe API, Stripe Checkout, Front-end, User Experience (UX), Next.js, User Interface (UI), MERN Stack, Technical Leadership, Architecture

Lead Full-stack Developer

2018 - 2022
Fanstories
  • Developed the whole application from scratch using JavaScript technologies and AWS cloud services. Handled front and back-end integration, front-end responsiveness, media transcoding, scalable deployments, and agile deployment-oriented development.
  • Managed several employees over the years and an external team for additional feature development. Acted as the primary technological advisor for the whole project.
  • Put in place a solid deployment process with staging. The application is currently used by thousands of users who add media content every day.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MySQL, Stripe, Stripe API, Stripe Checkout, Front-end, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), MERN Stack, Technical Leadership, Architecture

Co-founder

2017 - 2021
Area Machines
  • Developed an iOS application for iPads to act as the primary display on IoT vending machines. Interfaced with an embedded module controlling sensors and motors. Integrated the Square payment module onto the machine.
  • Created a web application for machines management and configuration and sales statistics. This web application used React for the front end, Node.js for the back end, and AWS for cloud services and IoT.
  • Designed and built a custom-made circuit board to embed into the machine for sensors and motors control.
Technologies: JavaScript, React Native, React, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Embedded C++, AWS IoT, Front-end, Amazon DynamoDB, MERN Stack, Technical Leadership, Architecture

Fanstories

http://www.fanstories.com
Oversaw the front-end, back-end, and DevOps development of Fanstories, a premium content subscription platform. Used proven technologies such as React, Redux, Node.js, AWS, MySQL, etc. Implemented many complex features, such as media transcoding, media interaction (likes), payment integration, in-app chat, and admin panel.

SERA Community Health

SERA for service accessibility is a gift economy company whose mission is to facilitate accessibility to well-being. They manage to do this by offering our customers a unique business model inspired by the “pay it forward” concept.

SERA offers everyone the opportunity to pay a voluntary amount within a pre-determined price range. All amounts raised beyond the minimum price are redistributed into free sessions for people in need.

WoodRunner Games | Quack!

https://www.woodrunnergames.com/
Quack! perfectly blends the roguelike and 2D precision platformer genre. Traditionally animated, this magnificent game offers puzzle elements in a rich story full of unforgettable characters.

With the help of a refreshing portal mechanism and a town building meta-progression, the player will attempt to overcome procedurally generated levels and epic boss fights.

Gnogen Website

A React-based webpage presenting the Gnogen project and information. Dived into Three.js for some aspects of the projects. Used Tailwind CSS for styling and some Elrond blockchain querying for NFT presentation page.

Languages

JavaScript, C#, CSS, HTML, Embedded C++, Python, TypeScript

Frameworks

Redux, React Native, Unity, Serverless Framework, Tailwind CSS, Next.js

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, REST APIs, Stripe, Stripe API, Three.js, Web3.js

Paradigms

Management, Design Patterns, Agile Project Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Serverless Architecture

Platforms

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows, AWS IoT, AWS Lambda, Docker

Storage

MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB

Other

Full-stack Development, Full-stack, Web Development, Front-end, Technical Leadership, API Integration, Software Architecture, APIs, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), MERN Stack, Architecture, Gantt Chart, DNS, Cryptocurrency

Tools

Asana, Stripe Checkout, Blender

Industry Expertise

Project Management

2011 - 2015

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Polytechnique Montréal - Montreal, Canada

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