DemocracyLab
Peter Breen is an experienced Front End Developer with a strong background in web development. Currently employed at DemocracyLab since May 2018, Peter has played a crucial role in implementing new user-facing pages and features, utilizing technologies such as React, Flux, Python, and SASS. Peter has a proven track record of optimizing site performance and enhancing user experience through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Prior to this, Peter worked at the Municipal Research and Services Center, where responsibilities included writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, administering content management systems, and leading various user experience projects. Peter's educational qualifications include completion of software development programs at Code Fellows and a BA in History from Grinnell College.
DemocracyLab
DemocracyLab is a nonprofit organization that has created an open-source platform connecting stakeholders in civic technology. Our initial product seeks to optimize the connection between skilled volunteers and technology projects that advance the public good. Later iterations will focus on the needs of donors, citizens, and institutions. The intended result is that the efficient flow of information and allocation of resources that our platform facilitates will accelerate the evolution of new civic innovations capable of addressing many of society's significant challenges.