James Burnside
Software Engineer at Microsoft
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Summary
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Top SchoolJames Burnside is a software engineer with 12 years of experience, currently building front-end solutions at Microsoft and holding a First Class Master's in Computer Science from the University of Bristol. He blends low-level C/C++ competence from early work on real-time sports tracking systems with modern full-stack and React-based UI development, shipping production features for projects such as Microsoft's FAST component library and Azure Communication Services quickstarts. His open-source contributions show a focus on server-side rendering robustness and layout rendering (including CSS grid and horizontal overflow fixes) that improve real-world cross-platform UX. Comfortable across the stack, he has practical experience in PHP-backed CMS integrations and device/browser readiness flows for communication UIs. Based in Victoria, BC, he pairs rigorous academic training with hands-on problem solving developed through internships, university clinic support roles, and commercial product engineering. Colleagues would describe him as a pragmatic developer who quietly bridges systems-level thinking with polished user-facing interfaces.
12 years of coding experience
Dalriada Grammar SchoolMaster’s Degree, Computer Science, First Class Honours, Master’s Degree, Computer Science, First Class Honours at University of Bristol
Github Skills (16)
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server-side-rendering10
fluentui10
typescript10
javascript10
typescripts10
web-components10
front-end-development10
ui-design10
typescript-types10
react10
web-development9
css-grid9
component-library8
webaccess8
Programming languages (11)
Github contributions (5)
Azure-Samples/communication-services-javascript-quickstarts
Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
Sample code for Azure Communication Services JavaScript quickstarts
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:33 reviews, 25 commits, 8 PRs in 9 months
Contributions summary:James focused on developing UI components within the context of Azure Communication Services' UI Library. They implemented components related to call readiness, browser and device checks, and device selection, using technologies like React, Fluent UI, and the Azure Communication UI library. Their contributions involved creating a preparing session screen, unsupported browser modal, and device setup page. The work demonstrates an emphasis on creating a user-friendly interface for managing communication settings.
azure-communication-servicesjavascriptquickstartscommunicationazure
microsoft/fast
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
The adaptive interface system for modern web experiences.
Role in this project:Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:8 commits, 8 PRs, 39 comments in 4 months
Contributions summary:James primarily contributed to the front-end development of the "fast" repository, focusing on component updates and layout adjustments. Their work included fixing isomorphic issues within the codebase, specifically addressing how the code interacts with the DOM during server-side rendering. They also added features such as server-side rendering support for CSS grid properties in layout components and implemented fixed heights for horizontal overflow components, demonstrating a focus on improving the rendering capabilities of the library.
litweb-componentsadaptivedevelopment-toolsweb-components-schemas
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