Summary
Nathan Haines is a seasoned software engineer and consulting owner with 13 years of experience delivering web and API solutions across startups and enterprise clients in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. He combines rapid front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue, React, React Native) with back-end expertise in Java and Groovy, repeatedly shipping redesigned UX and mobile experiences for clients like Chewy and Change Healthcare. Comfortable leading small teams or working independently, he has also served as Director of Consultants, coordinating consultant teams and client engagements. Known for pragmatic problem solving and quick learning, he frequently translates legacy systems into more maintainable APIs and modern UIs. As owner of Waypoint Engineering, he brings both hands-on delivery and an entrepreneurial mindset to client projects.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science at Luther College