Resume
Jay Landro
Innovative Engineer with 20+ years developing interactive web applications
Minneapolis, MN | GitHub | LinkedIn
Professional Summary
Full stack engineer specializing in interactive web applications and user experience design. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and building maintainable software systems. Expert in creating intuitive interfaces, educational tools, and data visualization platforms that serve thousands of users.
Professional Experience
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Bethesda, MD — Cloud Engineer & Team Lead
September 2023 – November 2024
- Led cross-functional teams delivering user-facing applications with TypeScript, React, and AWS
- Implemented automated testing frameworks ensuring robust interactive elements
- Documented systems enabling efficient utilization by new team members and AI tools
VERICA, Fairfax, VA — Engineering Manager
October 2021 – July 2023
- Improved onboarding experience from 1 month to 5 hours through enhanced documentation
- Led replatforming initiative while maintaining seamless user experience
- Created interactive visualizations of complex system behaviors using TypeScript and React
MODE ANALYTICS, San Francisco, CA — Engineering Manager / Senior Software Engineer
October 2019 – May 2021
- Directed development of visual data analysis tools serving 65,000+ non-technical users
- Created interactive educational elements teaching data analysis through practical examples
- Mentored team of 6 engineers on building intuitive, instructive interfaces
PROTOLABS, Maple Plain, MN — Frontend Architect
April 2017 – October 2019
- Developed headless PDF generation system using Cypress and print CSS
- Built component library with 340+ JavaScript unit tests ensuring reliable experiences
- Led internationalization framework enabling global content reach
UNISYS, Eagan, MN — Developer Lead
April 2016 – October 2018
- Built interactive canvas-based application for network visualization and configuration
- Led 7-person development team using React, MobX, and Electron
NYU, New York, NY — Frontend Developer
May 2014 – August 2017
- Created responsive educational platform serving 40,000 students with interactive learning tools
Technical Skills
Languages & Core: TypeScript (6 years), JavaScript/ES6+ (20 years), HTML5 (25 years), CSS3 (25 years), Node (6 years), Go (2 years)
Frontend Frameworks: React (8 years), Vue (5 years), Angular (2 years)
State Management: Redux, MobX, Vuex
Interactive/Visual: Canvas, SVG, WebGL, Three.js
Testing & Tools: Jest, Cypress, Git, VS Code, AI-assisted development
Architecture: API Design, Component Libraries, Documentation
Key Achievements
- Created interactive data visualization tools helping non-technical users understand complex datasets
- Built educational game-like experiences for onboarding users to complex applications
- Developed component libraries focused on composability and reusability
- Reduced team onboarding time from 1 month to 5 hours through enhanced documentation
- Led successful replatforming initiatives while maintaining seamless user experiences
Leadership & Communication
- Team Leadership: Managed distributed engineering teams, mentored 6+ engineers
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Led teams of developers, designers, and product owners
- Technical Communication: Clear documentation, outcome-focused development