Corey Tess — Senior Frontend Developer. Full-stack web developer, geek, gamer, hoarder of records
Senior software engineer at DEPT®. I've been shipping web things professionally since 2010 — .NET + jQuery days through today's Svelte / Next / TypeScript stack. I build side projects for games I love, collect records obsessively, and roll a lot of funny-shaped dice.
Lorscana(opens in new tab) — TCG Card Scanner. Scan Disney Lorcana cards with your iOS camera, organize a collection, and sync with Dreamborn.ink. Built in SwiftUI on Apple's VisionAPI. App Store(opens in new tab)
Super Hero Builder(opens in new tab) — M&M character builder. An online character builder for the Mutants & Masterminds TTRPG — manage abilities and print a full character sheet. Svelte + Skeleton + Tailwind.
Super Arrow Out(opens in new tab) — Arrow Out Style Game. Spatial puzzle played on variable-sized grids filled with interlocking, multi-segmented arrows that bend at 90-degree angles. Clear the board. Built in Svelte.
Work history
Senior Software Engineer at DEPT® (March 2021 - Present, Newburyport, MA). I've worked on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients. Some projects include building and updating modules for a Silicon Valley-based leader in cloud and consumer software, launching a new medical school website using NextJS and Contentful as a headless CMS, a mobile app for a large financial institution, relaunching a website in NextJS for an online retailer, and building an internal Generative AI tool (ChatGPT-based) for DEPT® product strategists using Svelte.
Senior Frontend Developer at Thunderhead (now Medallia) (October 2018 - February 2021, Manchester, NH). I worked in collaboration with a full-stack team to design and develop VueJS components. Our main focus was a proprietary query editor with a custom lexicon used for reporting on customer analytics data. I followed TDD principles, adhered to SDLC standards, and contributed to UI direction in weekly Front-End Development meetings.
Senior Software Developer at International Association Of Privacy Professionals (June 2017 - October 2018, Portsmouth, NH). I developed a RESTful API for both internal and external web apps, delivered ebooks through a custom built API and AWS S3, created an efficient content indexing system, managed Salesforce data integration, and participated to a Linode to AWS migration.
Senior Software Developer at A.W. Chesterton (October 2014 - February 2017, Groveland, MA). I led the design and implementation of a new web application architecture, established coding standards, and automated deployments using Octopus Deploy and TFS. Additionally, I developed a RESTful Web API with a Dapper data layer, and managed the migration to Visual Studio Team Services in Azure.
Software Engineer at Credible Inc. (now part of Qualifacts) (October 2013 - October 2014, Portsmouth, NH). I played a pivotal role in updating Credible's electronic prescription system to align with the 10.6 version of the Surescripts platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, I actively participated in projects addressing government-mandated Meaningful Use requirements for EHR and EMR software. My responsibilities also included the development of several SQL-based reports, meticulously crafted to meet state-specific requirements.
Software Developer at Merchants Fleet Management (October 2012 - October 2013, Hooksett, NH). I excelled in the development of a mobile reporting site, leveraging HTML5, jQuery Mobile, and the .Net Framework. Additionally, I led the planning and execution of a project migration for the team, utilizing Visual Studio 2012 and TFS 2012. My role also encompassed the design and implementation of a report aggregation system using the .Net Framework.
Senior Web Developer at Physicians Office Resource (April 2012 - October 2012, Bedford, NH). I built a web service to efficiently search and display pharmaceutical information by utilizing .Net and MS SQL stored procedures. My role also involved implementing MS SQL queries to automate weekly database updates, integrating both internal and external data sources. I also developed a click-to-call solution for the company website, employing jQuery and Phono.js.
Web Developer at Southern New Hampshire University (April 2010 - April 2012, Manchester, NH). I worked with marketing on enhancing lead processing systems for new student inquiries and applications. Additionally, I successfully integrated our proprietary lead processing system with multiple CRMs and third-party vendor APIs. My responsibilities also included the proficient management of development and live web server environments, utilizing Windows Server 2008 R2 and IIS.
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I've worked on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients. Some projects include building and updating modules for a Silicon Valley-based leader in cloud and consumer software, launching a new medical school website using NextJS and Contentful as a headless CMS, a mobile app for a large financial institution, relaunching a website in NextJS for an online retailer, and building an internal Generative AI tool (ChatGPT-based) for DEPT® product strategists using Svelte.