Thomas Burns
Software Engineer
Short Hills, NJ
*********@*****.***
Github: /tcburns24
LinkedIn: /tomburns24
I) SUMMARY
Full-Stack Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience developing robust web and mobile applications using JavaScript, React, Vue.js, Flutter, and Node.js. Expertise in building scalable frontend interfaces, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring responsive, accessible design across devices.
II) SKILLS
• UI/UX : HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind, Bootstrap
• Frontend : JavaScript (ES6+), React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript, Flutter
• Backend : Node.js, Laravel, Java, MySQL, PostgreSQL, REST API • Testing & Automation : Java Selenium, RSpec, Axios
• Tools : Git, GitHub, GitLab, Figma, Jira, Firebase Experience
III) EXPERIENCE
i) ETS / Full-Stack Software Engineer
06/2024–03/2025, Princeton, NJ
• Designed and developed modern, responsive frontend components using React and Vue.js to replace legacy systems.
• Collaborated with QA teams using Java Selenium to build automated test coverage, ensuring software reliability and reducing manual testing effort.
• Participated in architectural planning for reusable, maintainable frontend modules.
• Assisted backend teams in API integration and data handling to optimize full-stack workflows.
ii) Evolve Software / Full-Stack Developer (Frontend Focus) 01/2022–02/2024, Remote
• Implemented new customer-facing web features with Vue.js and plain JavaScript, enhancing UX across multiple platforms.
• Led backend data model redesigns to improve API response structures for frontend compatibility (Node.js, SQL).
• Integrated Fullsteam-hosted payments processing system into backend infrastructure.
• Automated Git version control processes, improving CI/CD deployment efficiency.
The Mighty / Software Engineer (Web & Mobile)
08/2018 - 01/2022, Remote
• Developed and maintained web and mobile applications using Vue.js and Flutter, serving over 3 million users.
• Integrated RESTful APIs to synchronize data across web and mobile platforms.
• Improved mobile accessibility to achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, expanding the user base by 15%.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with design, product, and backend teams to ensure consistent, scalable solutions.
IV) EDUCATION
i) UMass Amherst — M.A. Chinese Language and Literature (2012–2014)
ii) Minzu University of China — Fulbright Scholarship (2013)
iii) UMass Amherst — B.A. Chinese Language and Literature (2007–2010)