Deryx Scott
Master React & TypeScript With a Former JPMorgan Frontend Engineer
New York University
EarthCam
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Deryx’s Web Development Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
10+ people coached for Web Development
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in web development and software engineering, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve your career goals. As a Senior Frontend Engineer at EarthCam and a former Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, I've honed my skills in React, TypeScript, and scalable application development. My passion for mentoring is evident from my roles at Springboard and Thinkful, where I've guided aspiring developers through project-based curriculums and one-on-one sessions. Having coached 18 individuals to success, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and feedback on your journey to becoming a proficient web developer. Let's connect and craft a plan to elevate your skills and career!
Deryx can help with:
Frontend Development
Web Development
Work Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer
EarthCam
August 2025 - February 2026
• Develop React and TypeScript applications powering enterprise SaaS products. • Design reusable UI components and shared frontend architecture to support scalable application development. • Collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to translate business requirements into responsive, accessible user interfaces. • Optimize rendering performance using lazy loading, memoization, and efficient state management. • Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and mentoring to improve code quality and maintainability.
Software Engineering Mentor
Springboard
June 2022 - January 2024
● Mentor students in software engineering as they work through a project-based curriculum using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Flask, SQL, Data Structures and Algorithms; ● Lead weekly 30-minute one-on-one online student question & answer sessions to provide feedback on student code and projects; ● Participate in student communities for the purpose of providing advice and review. React.js
Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
December 2017 - May 2025
Frontend Engineer JPMorgan Chase & Co. — Dec 2017 – May 2025 • Built reusable UI components using React, TypeScript, and Sass for enterprise applications • Contributed to migration of legacy frontend systems to React-based architecture • Optimized performance of complex UI features and data visualizations (D3.js) • Implemented unit and integration tests using Jest and Cypress • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable frontend features • Maintained consistent UI behavior across browsers and devices Agile Methodologies, Jira and +6 skills
Front End Web Development Engineer
Thinkful
April 2013 - August 2017
● Mentor students in web development as they work through a project-based curriculum. ● Guide students through the challenges of becoming a developer. ● Lead weekly one-on-one online student question/answer sessions to provide feedback on student code and projects. ● Participate in “student communities” for the purpose of providing advice and review.
Database Administrator
The College of New Rochelle
July 2005 - November 2016
● Normalized data tables to improve the accuracy, consistency, and speed of data queries. ● Maintained database functionality and security for the College’s donor/advancement system, ensuring 99.9% uptime. ● Automated data imports and generated annual reports using SQL queries, improving reporting efficiency by 30%. ● Developed WebFOCUS BI reports to extract AS/400 data for Raiser’s Edge, enabling real-time donor analytics. ● Standardized data input guidelines, reducing errors by 25% and enhancing cross-departmental consistency. Back-End Web Development
Web Developer
The College of New Rochelle
January 2000 - November 2016
Skills & Tools: ASP, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Visual Basic, SQL (Table Designs, queries), SQL Server, SQL Management Studio, AS400, WebFOCUS, DB2, Microsoft Access, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, JSON, Bootstrap, Active Directory, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, JetBrains WebStorm, Microsoft Visual Studio ● Full-Stack Development: Architected 6+ web applications (e.g., Facilities Work Order System, GPA Calculator) using ASP.NET, C#, and SQL Server, reducing operational bottlenecks by more than 40%. ● Raiser’s Edge Database Management (2005–2016): ● Notable Projects: ● Built a Net Price Calculator integrating Federal Methodology, allowing prospective students and their families to calculate their cost of attendance according to the College’s financial aid methodology and estimated federal and state funding. ● Automated faculty directory updates using jQuery/Bootstrap, saving 15+ hours monthly. Front-End Development, JavaScript and +3 skills
Adjunct Professor
The College of New Rochelle
September 1997 - November 2016
● Taught introductory Web Design course from Spring 2004 to Fall 2016. ● Taught Computer Applications, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint from Fall 2001 to Fall 2016. ● Taught Introduction to Computer Programming, Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra
Education
New York University
MPA, Policy Analysis
1991 - 1995
Stanford University
BA, Psychology
1983 - 1988