Hi, my name is
Tim Ferrari.
I help cobble together the web.
I am a software engineer specializing in building exceptional digital experiences. Currently at Tempus AI.
This website is served to you from under my couch.
About Me
I have always had a strong interest in computers, which have played a significant role in my life for as long as I can remember. Though I initially hesitated to transform this fascination into a career, it eventually became an undeniable calling.
Today, I'm proud to be part of the talented team at Tempus AI, where I have the opportunity to breathe new life into legacy websites by migrating them to cutting-edge frameworks. As a dynamic, forward-thinking professional, I'm always eager to explore and embrace the latest technological advancements to elevate my work and create unparalleled digital experiences.
Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
- Javascript
- TypeScript
- React
- NextJS
- Tailwind
- Vite
- Webpack
- Express
- Electron
- NodeJS
- Python
- Nginx
- Linux
- AEM (Adobe)
- Git
Work Experience
Software Engineer Tempus AI
June 2024 - Present
- Supported a mission-critical platform end-to-end—diagnosed issues via logs/traces/metrics and fixed them at the code, infra, or workaroundlayer
- Led high-priority incident response from page to post-mortem; improved MTTR and reduced repeat incidents with follow-up engineering effort
- Acted as SME across the reporting/ETL systems; mentored juniors and fielded cross-functional requests with crisp SLAs
- Contributed to greenfield development (NestJS/TypeScript + Postgres + K8s), delivering observability and testability from day one
- Optimized build/test times via dependency upgrades, parallelization, and targeted refactors; cut CI duration by 20+ minutes per run.
Senior Software Engineer Critical Mass
April 2023 - June 2024
- Architect and strategize innovative solutions to intricate challenges, spearheading the development of cutting-edge features and products
- Craft modern, high-performance, and maintainable code across a diverse portfolio of client and internal projects, adhering to best practices and industry standards
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, designers, producers, and clients, providing technical expertise and ensuring the timely delivery of exceptional products
Software Engineer Critical Mass
March 2022 - April 2023
- Develop and implement modern, performant, and maintainable code for a wide range of client and internal projects, adhering to best practices and industry standards
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages, platforms, frameworks, and content management systems, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Adobe Experience Manager, and Salesforce
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, producers, and clients, offering technical guidance and ensuring the delivery of top-quality products that exceed expectations
Software Engineer Intern Critical Mass
September 2021 - March 2022
- Designed, developed, and maintained code for in-house and client websites, utilizing technologies such as HTML, CSS, Less, JavaScript, and jQuery while adhering to best practices
- Introduced and implemented a range of development tools and automation scripts to streamline workflows and bolster the efficiency of the development team
- Gained valuable industry experience by shadowing and pair programming with seasoned engineers and executing a variety of small-scale independent projects, demonstrating adaptability and eagerness to learn
Film Production Freelance
May 2016 - March 2020
- Collaborated with local commercial and wedding clients to capture and edit high-quality videos that met their specific needs and exceeded their expectations
- Directed and produced a diverse portfolio of short films and music videos, showcasing creativity and technical proficiency that earned recognition in independent festivals
- Coordinated production logistics and assisted with creative development for high-profile clients, including Rihanna, Tove Lo, Ulta, and others, contributing to successful and memorable projects
Projects
Check out some of my work
The Statesmen Podcast App
A podcast app for the Statesmen Podcast that dynamically reads the show's RSS feed for the most updated episode. Built with React, MaterialUI and Redis.
Aether
Aether is a multiplayer music game built with Threejs, React Socket.io, and Firebase enabling users to play music in realtime and save creations to their profile.
TYGKO - Musician Porfolio
A musician portfolio built with React and Threejs. This project was built for a musician friend of mine who wanted a simple way to showcase his music and connect with fans.
