Dennis Ivy

Software developer, developer advocate at Appwrite, Udemy instructor, YouTuber and contributor at Traversy Media.

πŸ‘‰ dennis@dennisivy.com

Skills & Qualifications

Tech stack

Python, JavaScript, NodeJS
Django, Express, Flask, FastAPI
React, Next JS
Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL

Work History

🚧 DEVELOPER ADVOCATE | APPWRITE.IO

9/2023 - present

[Current Challenge] Working to improve developer adoption and experience across all Appwrites SDKs through educational content on the Appwrite Youtube channel, articles, & community events

[Progress since 9/2023]
  • Videos +39 | Views +136.6k
  • Live streams: 5
  • Articles: 9
  • Events attended: 4
🚧 DEVELOPER ADVOCATE | AGORA.IO

11/2021 - 9/2023

Worked on making Agora’s Web-Based SDK more accessible through video tutorials, articles, demo projects, and event-based training. Also building out React UI components & leading a team to re-design Agora’s documentation and API reference.

  • Doubled Web SDK’s monthly usage minutes from 15 million to 30 million minutes within my first 4 months
  • Produced educational video content which resulted in 300k+ views on youtube
  • Produced SEO campaigns and content to gain market share for related keywords.
🚧 INSTRUCTOR | YOUTUBE, UDEMY, TEACHABLE

11/2019 - Present

Produced content showcasing new tech, tutorials & interviews with top developers.

  • 210k+ Youtube Subscribers
  • 30,000 course copies sold
  • 12+ Million views on Youtube
  • Made regular contributions to Traversy Medias YouTube channel (1.9m Subscribers)
  • Tutorial videos included projects such as social networks, E-commerce, real-time video, stripe & PayPal integrations, and more
🚧 SENIOR DEVELOPER | FOI LABS

10/2017 - 10/2019

Designed and developed a laboratory management system. My system provided an interface for lab technicians and customers to view and track data from samples tested in the lab.

  • Designed prototype & pitched original idea for new lab management system (LIMS)
  • Built the entire code base and brought version 1.0 of the LIMS system to market as a solo developer
  • Onboarded and trained customers (Webinars & Conferences)
  • Managed a small team of developers in the expansion of the LIMS system
🚧 DIGITAL MARKETER | UNIFIVE DIGITAL

2014 - 2017

Started a digital agency building websites and marketing for local businesses.

  • Organized SEO & SEM campaigns on a local and global scale.
  • Saved a customer $110k a year by reducing Adwords CPC cost with optimization
  • 70 + websites built with my small team of developers and freelancers

Projects & Accomplishments