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George Norris

Fullstack Typescript Software Engineer

Summary

I’m a Fullstack Engineer with 10+ years of experience building responsive, user-focused web apps. I work across the stack with TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL (Postgres), and GraphQL. My background in UI design helps me craft polished interfaces, and I build reliable, well-tested APIs and backend systems. Projects include assured.claims, trailhead.salesforce.com, opentable.com, upstart.com, and blend.com. Open to remote roles.

Work Experience

Staff Engineer

Assured
2023-09 - Present

Full-stack development of web and mobile apps for insurance claims, using Node.js, React, and AWS.

  • Mobile web app for high-volume data intake with uploads
  • Backend for adjuster workflows with secure data handling
  • Feature flagging with LaunchDarkly, secure access via StrongDM
  • Stack: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Postgres, GraphQL, Prisma, OpenAI, FFMpeg

Lead Frontend Engineer / Engineering Manager

OtterTune
2022-05 - Present

Tech lead for major frontend rebuild and engineering management responsibilities.

  • Technical lead for v2.0 rebuild project
  • Hands-on coding and code reviews
  • Led stand-ups and team syncs
  • Worked with Product and Design on architecture
  • Stack: React, Redux, TypeScript, Vite, Cypress, Jest

Senior Software Engineer

Blend
2021-03 - 2022-04

Worked on Blend’s loan and CRM products for mortgage processes.

  • UI for loan officer workflow
  • Full-stack features with Node.js and MongoDB
  • Stack: TypeScript, React, Redux, React Query, Express, MongoDB, CSS/Sass

Senior Software Engineer

Salesforce
2016-03 - 2021-03

Led architecture and launch of Trailhead content authoring tools.

  • Architected and launched Trailhead's Trailmaker
  • Presented at Dreamforce 2017
  • SuperBadge and credentialing tool development
  • Stack: React, Redux, TypeScript, Express, Postgres, Ruby on Rails

Senior Frontend Software Engineer

OpenTable
2015-08 - 2016-02

Frontend feature development and performance testing.

  • Core features for restaurant listings
  • A/B testing with Optimizely
  • Load testing for high-traffic seasons
  • Stack: JavaScript, Node.js, Express, Optimizely

Front End Developer

Upstart
2014-02 - 2015-04

Solo frontend developer at early-stage startup.

  • High-ownership UI delivery
  • Close work with founders and design team
  • Stack: JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, Heroku, CSS/Sass

Front End Developer / UX Designer

Dominion Enterprises
2010-12 - 2014-01

Frontend and UX for employment portals.

  • First fully responsive portal redesign
  • Introduced JavaScript unit testing
  • Stack: JavaScript, Rails, Backbone.js, jQuery, CSS/Sass

Web Developer / Designer

bmace.com
2007-05 - 2008-09

Agency site development using Flash and ActionScript.

  • Clients included Ogilvy, R/GA, Cheil, Rokkan, and ABC, Reebok, HP, Carnival Cruises

Education

Old Dominion University

BFA in Graphic and UX Design
2006-09 - 2010-05

Tidewater Community College

AA in Graphic and UI/UX Design
2004-09 - 2006-05

University of the Arts

Non-degree in Multimedia / Film Studies
2003-09 - 2004-05