Shaun Donnelly
Research Software Engineer at The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolShaun Donnelly is a research software engineer and PhD-trained quantum chemist with 13 years of experience applying modelling, numerical analysis, and data-reduction techniques to large scientific datasets. Currently at the University of Sheffield, he blends hands-on software development—evidenced by front-end contributions to Skyscanner’s popular Backpack design system and indie iOS apps—with deep domain expertise in spectroscopy, exoplanets and quantum chemistry. His background in MPhys Astrophysics and doctoral research on atmospheric and spectroscopic phenomena gives him a strong track record of turning complex physical models into efficient, reproducible code. An experienced communicator and outreach advocate, Shaun regularly presents technical work to non-specialist audiences and collaborates across disciplines to make research accessible.
13 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Quantum Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Quantum Chemistry at Aberystwyth University
English, Norwegian
Stackoverflow
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Github Skills (18)
javascript10
react-native10
ui-components10
system10
front-end-development10
react10
accessibility9
sc9
scs9
ios8
testing8
html6
internet-explorer6
php6
angularjs6
Programming languages (17)
Github contributions (5)
Skyscanner/backpack
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Backpack Design System for the Web
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:181 reviews, 1064 commits, 885 PRs in 4 years 6 months
Contributions summary:Shaun made several contributions to the Backpack design system repository, primarily focusing on UI component development and improvements. Their work included implementing a Danger implementation, supporting React Native with the BpkText component, adding a BpkButton component for iOS, refactoring stories, and making the BpkButton more compatible with user styles and adding functionality to the component. Furthermore, the user also fixed a bug in the Dangerfile.
reactskyscannernodejsdesign-systemcomponent-library
shaundon/simple-notifications
May 2015 - Aug 2015
Contributions:1 release, 28 commits, 8 PRs in 2 months
webpagejavascriptnotificationnotifications
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