Dave Beach
software
front_end
engineer
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Contact: hello@davebeach.me
About
I’m a senior full-stack developer with 17 years of experience building everything from satellite imaging platforms to digital ecosystems for global brands. My strength lies in combining technical precision with big-picture thinking to help mission-driven teams and businesses bring meaningful ideas to life. I believe the best work happens when there’s alignment between values and craft. I’m drawn to projects that make a difference. Whether you need a creative collaborator to help launch a fast, resilient web app, or someone who can lead a dev team through complex challenges with clarity and care, I bring the technical precision of a lead engineer and the mindset of a grounded idealist with a bias for action.
Experience
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Founder @ Northern Venture Drone Services
CA - HybridSummary:
- Founder and lead drone pilot of a specialized aerial services company, delivering innovative solutions across agriculture, mining, construction, utilities, wildlife conservation, historical preservation, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Lead drone operations for aerial surveys, photogrammetry, 3D mapping, and infrastructure inspections.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and data-driven decision-making through advanced drone technology.
- Manage business development, client acquisition, and strategic partnerships to expand market reach in diverse industries.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards, including Transport Canada certifications.
- Analyze and process aerial data to provide comprehensive reports and high-resolution visualizations.
- DJI drones
- RTK GPS
- Photogrammetry software
- GIS mapping
- Aerial thermography
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Client relations
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Technical Lead, Development @ Him & Her Inc.
CA - HybridResponsibilities:
- Led a cross-functional team of developers and contractors, supporting growth through regular one-on-ones
- Directed a high-impact e-commerce project for Raffi Jewellers, earning recognition from Rolex for brand excellence
- Streamlined team workflows by reducing technical debt and creating project roadmaps, boosting efficiency
- Partnered with clients and vendors to architect and deliver complex e-commerce platforms
- Leadership
- HTML5
- CSS3
- SCSS
- JavaScript ECMA6+
- TypeScript
- NodeJS
- Figma
- PostgreSQL
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Team Lead, Front End Engineering @ SkyWatch
CA - HybridResponsibilities:
- Architected Angular- and React-based front-end projects for multiple apps, leveraging NgRx and AWS in a monorepo pattern
- Mentored team members with tailored approaches to improve individual productivity and well-being
- Spearheaded front-end and design team recruitment, interviewing and selecting candidates
- Led numerous dev process improvements, such as design systems, testing procedures, and CI/CD optimization
- Initiated company-wide procedures, processes, and events to boost teamwork, communication, and efficiency
- Ensured on-time and well-organized projects by working closely with senior leadership, design, product, and customer success
- Leadership
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Angular
- RxJS
- TypeScript
- NodeJS
- Git
- Python
- Docker
- AWS
- Figma
- PostgreSQL
- Jest
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Senior Developer @ Saatchi and Saatchi Canada (TPM Division)
CA - HybridResponsibilities:
- Played a key role in redesigns for Toyota and Lexus websites, ranked #1 in JD Power for OEM sites and were Canada's 1st responsive auto sites
- Designed and implemented software and hardware to streamline the contractor orientation process at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) facilities
- Led migration of TMMC intranet applications from legacy code to a modern tech stack
- Architected tech stacks with Angular, LESS, Java/Struts, Freemarker, Laravel, and WordPress for projects
- Spearheaded company-wide switch from waterfall to agile model, onboarded non-technical team members, and improved development efficiency
- Leadership
- AngularJS
- LESS
- Java
- WordPress
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Freelance Web Developer @ TunnelBear Inc.
CA - RemoteResponsibilities:
- Maintained and enhanced the marketing website for an early-stage VPN startup using XHTML, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Designed and built a user subscription dashboard integrated with Stripe.js for seamless billing management
- Created engaging, responsive UI with CSS animations to enhance user experience during subscription changes
- Integrated Zendesk into the site to enable in-app customer support and improve user engagement
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Stripe
- JavaScript
- ZenDesk
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Senior Developer Contractor @ TPM Communications
CA - Hybrid - -
Freelance Developer @ Sesame Communications
US - RemoteResponsibilities:
- Designed and developed standards-compliant websites for clients in the dental and orthodontic industries
- Focused on front-end performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility
- Utilized XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP to build responsive, accessible, and maintainable websites
- Collaborated with designers and account managers to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client branding and business needs
- XHTML
- LESS
- JavaScript
- PHP
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Lead Interface Developer Contractor @ Blast Radius
CA - HybridResponsibilities:
- Led a team of interface developers in building a custom CMS for managing Scott’s Miracle-Gro web content
- Designed and implemented full-stack architecture using XHTML, LESS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Delivered multiple brand microsites with a focus on performance, scalability, and usability
- Coordinated closely with stakeholders to align development with brand guidelines and marketing goals
- XHTML
- LESS
- JavaScript
- PHP
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Interface Developer, Contract @ Henderson Bas
CA - HybridResponsibilities:
- Developed a custom XHTML, LESS, JavaScript, and PHP-based templating system that increased page production efficiency by 4x
- Led full-stack implementation across high-profile brand websites, including Nintendo, Molson Canadian, Coca-Cola, and Mercedes-Benz
- Streamlined cross-team workflows by creating reusable components and scalable templates, improving consistency and maintainability
- Collaborated closely with designers and back-end developers to deliver pixel-perfect, performance-optimized user experiences
- XHTML
- LESS
- JavaScript
- PHP
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Freelance Developer @ ESAB
US - RemoteResponsibilities:
- Developed websites for multiple ESAB brands including PowerCut and FastTrack
- Created new designs for new pages and microsites that adhered to established brand guidelines
- XHTML
- LESS
- JavaScript
- PHP
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Freelance Developer @ Cleanpage
US - RemoteResponsibilities:
- Designed and developed websites for local businesses and organizations
- Worked with clients to determine site requirements and to create a design that would be exciting and informational
- XHTML
- LESS
- JavaScript
- PHP
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Information Technology, Game Development Specialization
Certificates
Skills
- HTML5 Advanced
- CSS3 Advanced
- SCSS Advanced
- Tailwind Advanced
- JavaScript Advanced
- TypeScript Advanced
- Three.js Intermediate
- Angular Advanced
- RxJS Intermediate
- React Advanced
- Astro Intermediate
- Node Intermediate
- PHP Advanced
- Java Beginner
- Python Intermediate
- MongoDB Beginner
- MySQL Advanced
- PostgreSQL Advanced
- Shopify Advanced
- Contentful Advanced
- WordPress Advanced
- Git Advanced
- GitHub Advanced
- AWS Intermediate
- Docker Intermediate
- Jest Intermediate
- Postman Intermediate
- Accessibility Advanced
- Unity Intermediate
- Unreal Engine Intermediate
- RealityCapture Intermediate
- Figma Intermediate