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Gyles Fohl

Senior Software Engineer

Efficient professional with 12+ years of experience and a record of building production ready web applications. Has an art background, great communication skills, and a passion for creating things that are accessible and performant.

Experience

Microsoft - Senior Software Engineer

July 2020 - July 2024, Minneapolis MN

  • As part of the Bing Pros team, I led UX efforts in our Bing Search Answer. Creating A/B testing, telemetry workflows, and improved performance. Also contributed to the Bing Pros Vertical by writing features, reviewing and maintaining ux reusability in React/C#/.Net.
  • As part of the TakeLessons team, I led efforts to create a reusable component library using Storybook and React. Also led performance improvement efforts, reducing js bundles by 500kb, reducing TTFB by 31%, and reducing LCP by 25%. Also lead performance centric weekly meetings with team.
  • As part of the Flip team, I contributed to migrating our React design system to Typescript, building various components, and improving app performance by reducing bundle size by over 1mb. As part of the core feature crew, we rebuilt the app using Remix, established code patterns, documentation, and onboarded developers to the project. I also lead a weekly dev meeting as a place to share new learnings.
  • Track record of mentoring, code pairing, and thoughtful code reviewing with team members.

Thomson Reuters - Senior Web Engineer

Dec 2012 - July 2020, Eagan MN

  • Built a React based component library/design system implemented in Adobe Experience Manager.
  • Developed and maintained themes, plugins, environments, repos, and CI for the Thomson Reuters Blog Network using WordPress and WP Engine.
  • Contributed to efforts for standardizing best practices of UX, performance, SEO, and Accessibility.
  • Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

J. Murphy & Associates - Web Developer

Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Programmed custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Developed responsive sites true to given designs.
  • Consulted directly with clients on multiple projects to achieve desired results within budgetary restraints.

Skills

Education

University of Minnesota, Morris - Bachelor of Arts/Studio Art

May 2006