Nick Thomas

Experience

Web Developer

• Freelance • github.com/substrate-system
• Jan 2023 – present

• Creating and maintaining 100+ open-source front-end modules (web components, browser cryptography libraries, testing tools).
• Built a secure in-browser key management library, enabling end-to-end encryption in client-side applications.

Front-End Engineer

• Socket Supply Company
• July 2022 – Jan 2023

Socket Supply Company was building a new runtime for Javascript, enabling peer-to-peer, cloudless communication.

• Implemented automated test suites across 3 production apps built on Socket Supply's new JS runtime.
• Collaborated with core runtime developers to debug and stabilize early-stage features.

Lead Javascript Developer

• Planetary
• November 2021 – Feb 2022

Planetary was developing a new social media application built on top of the Secure Scuttlebutt ecosystem.

• Designed and implemented a scalable, accessible architecture for Planetary's new social media platform.
• Introduced design system components that improved UX consistency across the app.
• Ensured WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, broadening accessibility.

Javascript Developer, contract

• Fission
• October 2021 | Contract position

Fission was creating backend infrastructure based on IPFS, embracing end-to-end encryption, user-owned data, and local-first architecture.

• Developed a blog application with Fission's backend, showcasing end-to-end encryption and decentralized permissions.
• Delivered a production-ready MVP within a 4-week contract period.

Javascript Developer

• Invintus Media
• June 2016 – Feb 2019

Invintus Media is a small team focused on publishing video content from several state legislatures. I worked on the client-side JS application, a React-based CMS for video content.

• Improved user dashboards for managing live and on-demand streaming events; simplified complex admin workflows and reduced client support overhead.
• Maintained frontend architecture for government and civic streaming platforms serving thousands of daily viewers.
• Collaborated with backend engineers on secure media delivery and player integrations.

Front-End Developer, contract

• Fresh Consulting
• Aug 2015 – Oct 2015

• Developed a Node JS backend for a new hardware device that audits local network security.
• Delivered multiple client websites.

Web Developer

• SlowClouds
• March 2014 – Sept 2014

• Collaborated with the founder/designer to build the front-end for various local businesses' websites.
• Wrote PHP for the Wordpress backend that the agency used.

Web Programming Intern

• The Evergreen State College
• June 2013 – March 2014

• Implemented a new registration system feature in PHP + SQL.
• Worked closely with staff developers to improve stability of essential web services.