Luke Atkinson

Education

University of Warwick

  • BEng, Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing 2.1 (Sep 2017 - May 2020)
  • Dissertation: “Life Cycle Analysis Comparing Electric and Diesel Buses in Urban Environments” (Grade:1st)

Technical Experience

Software Engineer, Salt Design System JPMorgan (March 2023 - Sep 2024)

Skills: React - Typescript - Cypress - CSS - Figma - Storybook

  • Delivered production-grade React/TypeScript components, as part of a Component Library used across 1200+ sites globally, including Execute (the lead trading platform for FX and Commodity Traders across JPM).
  • Collaborated with designers and product to ensure components aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including keyboard navigation, compatibility with screen readers and alignment with the clients requirements.
  • Implemented Cypress Component Testing and Chromatic Visual Regression testing to enhance bug detection for each feature change, to ensure design consistency across the component library.
  • Developed and maintained the Next.js site, utilising dynamic routing and the app router for server side rendering.
  • Implemented cross-device compatibility, using responsive styling (CSS & Media Queries) to align with Figma specifications at given breakpoints.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation on the website explaining new component functionality for effective application integration, user adoption and accessibility.

Software Engineer, Cloud Deployment JPMorgan (Sep 2022 - March 2023)

Skills: AWS CLI + Console - Terraform - Docker - Jenkins

  • Migrated Digital Platform NextJS Website to AWS ECS across dev, test, and prod environments, resulting in scalable infrastructure and monthly savings of approximately £2000.
  • Developed Docker and Terraform templates for containerising NextJS apps, enhancing compatibility with Kubernetes, AWS, and internal tools, reducing migration times by 40% for subsequent applications.
  • Implemented security measures following AWS Shared Responsibility Model, like AWS Secrets Manager, to safeguard sensitive company and personal data.
  • Established automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for seamless deployment across all environments.
  • Generated cost evaluations using AWS Cost Calculator, showcasing cost reductions to senior management and offering future cost projections.

Graduate Program, JPMorgan (Sep 2020 - Sep 2022)

Skills: Jira - Requirements Gathering - Roadmapping - Defined OKR's

  • Selected for JPMorgan’s graduate program, rotating through product roles to drive innovation and collaboration across technology platforms.
  • Led the integration of the trade booking API into the work management platform (Unity), reducing trade consolidation time by 20%. Collaborated with UX on user journeys, MVP creation, and developers on implementation and testing.
  • Increased adoption by 200 users in 3 months through onboarding sessions, enhancing functionality, and organising feedback sessions with users, design, and product teams to boost engagement and trust in platform development.
  • Coordinated a multidisciplinary team (Developers, Designers, QA Testing, Business Analysts) as Agile lead. Conducted Scrum meetings, managed backlog prioritisation, defined OKRs, aligned with stakeholders, and enhanced team efficiency.

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Launched an EMEA-wide PRIDE mentorship program, supporting new joiners and aiding professional growth for LGBTQ+ employees.
  • Hosted weekly PRIDE coffee mornings to foster connection, culture and a sense of community for LGBTQ+ people across the London offices

Skills and Interests

  • Certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Harvard CS50
  • English (Native), Spanish (Conversational), Portuguese (Basic)
  • Music: Clarinet (Grade 8), Piano (Grade 5), Music Production (Ableton),
  • Interests: Sustainable Fashion, Hiking, Touch Designer, LGBTQ+ Rights, Salsa Dancing