Summary
Andrea Harkins is a Senior Engineer and technical lead based in Toronto with 7 years of experience designing scalable, accessible e-commerce experiences. She specializes in the Shopify ecosystem, headless commerce, composable architecture and front-end frameworks like React and TypeScript, and has led migrations to headless CMS and design system work. Andrea blends hands-on engineering with team leadership—mentoring developers, running agile rituals, and even serving as interim development manager to keep delivery on track. Her background as a former Etsy owner informs a strong product and merchant-first perspective on conversion and UX. She consistently focuses on performance, accessibility and ethical web practices while reducing technical debt through modular, reusable solutions. Andrea’s mix of creative small-business roots and enterprise-level e-commerce delivery makes her especially effective at turning brand vision into measurable online growth.
7 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Honours Bachelor's degree, Double Major in English and Communication Studies, Honours Bachelor's degree, Double Major in English and Communication Studies at York University
Web Development Immersive Certificate, Web Development Immersive Certificate at Juno College of Technology