Cam Wardzala
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, Gatsby, NextJS, Python, nodejs, Git, Web Standards, Leadership, Interaction Design
Experience
Spotify
Findaway was acquired by Spotify in 2022. During my time at Spotify I had multiple roles. I initially continued to lead my front-end team from Findaway until 2023 when the Audiobooks engineering department was reorganized and I chose to transition back to Senior Engineer. As a Senior Engineer I worked on multiple projects from Creator tools, to internal Audiobook editorial and cost management tools
- Built and supported internal Audiobooks tooling using ReactJS, GraphQL, and Java.
- Built and supported Audiobook creator tools: Findaway Voices and Passport by Findaway.
- Converted existing Create-React-App based application to NextJS, and moved from AWS to Google Cloud.
- Implemented server side data loading and Redux hydration with NextJS.
- Participated in the Web Advisory Board which focused on standardization and adoption of web technology across the company.
- Contributed to the Audiobooks mission Technology Steering Group focused on technology standardization within the Audiobooks mission.
Findaway
I wore many hats at Findaway including developer, mentor, architect, and manager. In this role I developed sites both big and small, while collaborating with backend developers, designers, and product managers. I used my many years of experience to mentor, and guide junior developers. As manager it was my responsibility for hiring, mentoring, disciplining, and supporting five direct reports.
- Created re-usable front-end components and styles framework called Solon [archived]
- Built and maintained multiple internal and consumer facing sites using ReactJS, Gatsby.js, Redux, GraphQL, and AWS.
- Built and maintained Javascript SDK for AudioEngine platform
- Created and maintained development standards for the front-end team
- Grew team size 150%
- Weekly 1 on 1 meetings with direct reports and other managers
- Worked with other technology managers to implement team changes, and evolutions
- Introduced company to Agile retrospectives in Mad, Sad, Glad format
Cheezburger
Build and maintain Front-end code for all Cheezburger sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Built a mobile responsive site, something that was not planned or existed before. Users were grateful and feedback was positive.
- Created style guide to standardize visual elements and widgets for development and design. A tool that streamlined both design and development and became invaluable to both teams.
- Decreased friction and increased efficiency by creating a design to development process.
- Helped create and implement front end coding standards and practices
- Lead Agile stand-ups and retrospectives