Ben Villiere

Ben Villiere

Web developer based in Cork, Ireland

Hello, World!

My craft is programming, and I love it. For me, passion and work go hand in hand. I am very grateful for it.

I am constantly learning about new technologies, such as blockchain and web3.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience as a software developer
  • Experience with TypeScript, ReactJS, Redux, and Angular
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and a problem solver at heart
  • A successful track record of shipping production features
  • An understanding of agile practices from experience as a member of an engineering team
  • Test Driven Development with Jest, Mocha, Cypress
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages, algorithm design, data structures, and software design
  • Working knowledge of GIT (GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab)
  • Understanding of UX design principles, experience designing UI interfaces

Professional Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer

Ecanvasser
Cork, Ireland

Enhancing the Leader enterprise customer dashboard with improved UI/UX. Implemented a white label theming solution within the iOS app.

Software Engineer

Poppulo
Cork, Ireland

Created an onboarding flow to enhance the user experience for new users of the React Native mobile application. Applied many UX improvements to the customer facing dashboard for sending mobile comms. Contributed to the development of an embeddable feed reader using ReactJS.

Senior Full Stack Developer

Ecanvasser
Cork, Ireland

Built integrations between MailChimp, Salesforce, and CallHub. I designed the full stack architecture for connecting these third-party platforms with Ecanvasser.

Business Developer

Unik Solutions
Beaumont, France

Established software distribution partnerships with major players in the printing industry. Created and implemented a successful inbound marketing strategy which helped increase sales of our SaaS product by over +300% within a year.

Head of Digital

villi®
Beaumont, France

Helped the family business (printing factory created by my parents in 1984, composed of 40+ people) growing sustainable revenue as a digital services provider (web design, cross-media campaigns, e-commerce solutions) and turning an in-house project into a SaaS business (Unik).

Full Stack Web Developer

Jet Pulp
Lyon, France

Developed an in-house JavaScript framework to build advanced e-commerce interfaces requiring real-time DOM updates. Used it to build a custom Magento theme and a generic WordPress theme to be used across many websites.

Web Developer

Synolia
Lyon, France

Development of several Magento modules (ERP/CRM gateways, UX improvements). Involved in the redesign of an e-commerce site for a renowned French luxury company. Helped increase online sales for several key accounts, by performing usability audits and implementing new features.

Software Developer

EG Active
Lyon, France

I rewrote a local news website CMS from scratch to improve performance by 150%. I designed and developed a dashboard for managing the content of several iOS and Android applications. Developed web-based tools for analyzing mobile audio streaming traffic and optimizing marketing campaigns.

Junior Web Developer

DDB° Nouveau Monde
Lyon, France

Developed a viral Facebook application for a key account. In order to monitor the French e-reputation of a multinational brand, I developed several web crawlers feeding a custom-built dashboard. I have converted a number of designs into HTML-ready email campaigns and have been involved in analytics reports.

Skills

Programming languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Solidity, SQL, HTML, CSS

Platforms

Web, Mobile, Ethereum

Frontend

ReactJS, Angular, Sass, Tailwind, Bootstrap, ChakraUI, Webpack, npm, Jest, Cypress

Backend

PHP, MySQL, Bash, AWS, Linux, Docker, Laravel, NodeJS, Redis

Blockchain

EVM, HardHat, Ganache, Web3.JS, EthersJS

Creativity

Photoshop, Illustrator, Ableton Live, Unreal Engine

Soft skills

Bilingual (English, French), Copywriting, Project Management, SEO, Public speaking, Management, Selling software

Education

Web Developer Certification

AFIP
Lyon, France

High School Diploma

Lycée Madame de Staël
St Julien-en-Genevois, France

Interests

Learning, reading, music making, game design, health, water sports.