Joel Barton

👤 Profile

I am a Software Engineer proficient in numerous tools in the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem. I thrive on tackling complex problems that deliver joy to users and draw inspiration from mission driven work. Most recently, I created Harrier, an open-source framework that helps developers achieve faster CI/CD builds in GitHub Actions. In my spare time, I enjoy running and am currently training for my third trail ultra marathon.

💼 Experience

Landed multiple UI patches in Firefox Desktop's DevTools, contributing to improvements in the Network Monitor; closely collaborated with core Mozilla team engineers across UX, TabbedBrowser, and platform teams, gaining experience with large-scale code review with Phabricator, remote builds, and pre-landing validation through the Try server.

• Developed framework that facilitates faster CI builds in GitHub Actions workflows by automating the deployment of an alternative runner infrastructure with a dedicated cache solution into users' AWS environment.
• Designed VM architecture to provision ephemeral runner servers into an isolated virtual private cloud, providing users with a clean runtime environment while ensuring data security.
• Created optimized caching solution targeting node modules to minimize redundant dependency installations across consecutive workflow executions achieving up to ~80% reduction in installation time.
• Implemented minimal footprint and robust security posture for Harrier, utilizing an isolated VPC, OIDC, AWS Secrets Manager, and strict IAM policies.
• Streamlined setup experience by providing a single YAML file that stands up the Harrier infrastructure within users' AWS environment with minimal effort.
• Authored comprehensive technical case study providing in-depth analysis of Harrier's problem domain, system design, and engineering challenges.
• Collaborated with fully remote team following Agile methodologies and adhering to Git best practices.
• Led the design, development, implementation, and deployment efforts for the Harrier case study website.
• Created comprehensive system architecture diagrams and visual aids to facilitate team design discussions throughout project ideation and implementation phases.

🚀 Projects

• Hooky: A RequestBin-inspired tool for inspecting and debugging webhooks
• Engagements: Web app for managing and tracking professional engagements

🧑🏻‍💻 Skills

🎓 Education

16 course full-stack software development curriculum followed by 4 month intensive capstone