Summary
Shaun Esau is a versatile developer with over a decade of professional experience building and supporting B2B and user-focused applications across full-stack web and diverse platform environments. Based in Edmonton, he brings deep practical knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases and a rare breadth of language experience—from modern stacks like JavaScript/Node, Python, and C# to legacy systems such as COBOL and RISC assembly. Currently developing at Planswell and working as a longtime freelance consultant, Shaun pairs rapid technical uptake with systematic, methodical problem solving to deliver maintainable solutions. He is comfortable across cloud and ops tooling (AWS, Docker, GCP) and has repeatedly bridged gaps between product needs and complex backend systems. Known for diplomatic interpersonal skills, he often excels in domains where technology and legacy constraints intersect, making him a strong collaborator for migration and integration projects.
12 years of coding experience
BSc, Computer Science, BSc, Computer Science at University of Alberta