About Me

Hi, I'm Lucas! I'm a software developer based in Toronto, Canada. I specialize in front-end development, and I've been working in the industry since 2020. My contributions can be found in the codebases of an environmental nonprofit, a cleantech startup, a quantum computing startup, and an online casino and sportsbook. I'm passionate about creating remarkable and accessible user experiences that everyone can enjoy.

Lucas Silbernagel

Tech Stack

Experience

  1. March 2024 to present
    March 2024 to present

    Software Developer

    theScore
    • As lead web developer on the standalone casino team, I began work on the Hollywood Casino application shortly after joining the company. My efforts contributed to the team being able to launch the application six weeks ahead of schedule and begin generating revenue on the same day.
    • Implemented casino promo credits features in the web Next.js repository, including the order of funds selection modal, the Available Rewards section on the individual game page, and order of funds selection in account settings.
    • Contributed to my personal and professional growth by attending the React Alicante 2024 conference.
  2. January 2023 to March 2024
    January 2023 to March 2024

    Software Developer II

    Xanadu
    • Enhanced the Xanadu.ai website by implementing server-side rendering, image optimization, and several new pages. Leveraged Shopify APIs to seamlessly integrate the Xanadu merchandise shop into the website.
    • Drove the front-end work for a refresh of the quantum hackathon software challenge dashboard.
    • Migrated the PennyLane.ai website from a Python templating system to a modern development framework using Gatsby, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
    • Led front-end development of the Generic Datasets project for visualizing and interacting with quantum datasets (scoping, requirements gathering, and implementation).
  3. April 2022 to December 2022
    April 2022 to December 2022

    Front-End Developer

    Xanadu
    • Led a company-wide accessibility audit and advocated for compliance with web accessibility best practices.
    • Co-created a reusable component library built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and Storybook.
    • Developed key features of Xanadu’s quantum hackathon software with React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and GraphQL.

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