Summary
Justin Thomas is a pragmatic software engineer with 11 years of experience building full-stack web applications, currently contributing at Adyen after roles at GE HealthCare, PayPal, and Nordstrom. He specializes in the MERN stack (React, Node/Express, MongoDB) and has practical experience with REST APIs, databases, and Docker containerization across both frontend and backend domains. A Cum Laude graduate with dual BS degrees in Computer Science and Biology from University of Illinois Chicago, he brings analytical rigor and an ability to bridge technical and domain perspectives. His background includes internships in Python and JavaScript that seeded a flexible, polyglot approach to problem solving. Based in Chicago and open to relocation, he combines enterprise-grade development experience with a knack for shipping reliable, maintainable services. Notably, his career shows steady progression through consumer and healthcare payments platforms, indicating strength in high-availability, regulated environments.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science at University of Illinois Chicago