Paul 'unr' Morrison

Engineering Manager, Passionate Frontend Developer

A engineering manager and passionate frontend developer with a focus on transparent leadership, code quality, and shipping what matters. I'm looking for my next big role, where I can feel passionate about what we build -- from the product to the culture.

Experience

Senior Engineering Manager

Rivalry

Sep 2017 — Feb 2026

Ontario's first home grown esports-focused gambling company. One of my proudest accomplishments, it was my baby.

  • Started new startup with small crew from previous company
  • Launched initial product with full IOM License for operation
  • Developed several iterations of the product, focused heavily on Nuxt.js throughout its life
  • Extensive Cloudflare Workers, integration with third party vendors
  • Grew into Leadership position, managing up to 14 staff at once.
  • We got onto the TSX!
  • Created all new workflows for our team, advancing our capabilities as AI Development became more standard.
  • Developed a passion for DevRel, and helping communication between developers and management.
  • Developed a strong company culture over the year, fostering a space of positivity and welcoming for all

Product Engineer

Loot Market

Jul 2016 — Sep 2017

A video game asset trading marketplace, as my first startup.

  • Created initial brand, MVP, and launched to market with small team.
  • Created custom node.js trading bots for items on Steam.
  • Created a full market place for buy, sell, trading with other users.
  • One of the earlier fully SSR Nuxt/vue websites

Frontend Developer

Idea Couture

Apr 2009 — Jul 2016

Worked as Front End Developer on both internal, and external projects. Developed beautiful interfaces for large clients

  • Built for major brands like MIT, Harvard, Campbells, and Aviva
  • Started as the sole developer in house, creating our personal brand
  • Worked directly with leadership to grow into a seasoned developer and mentor for the team

Frontend Developer

Share Blossom

Sep 2008 — Mar 2009

Co-Op position in College

  • Built branding, website, physical assets for conference booth
  • Lots of hands on direct mentorship from managers
  • Went to TechCrunch50 in San Francisco to present our work to investors and media
  • Built several affiliate marketing wordpress sites, with unique brands, that automated marketing

Skills

Frontend

TypeScriptVueNuxtHTMLCSS

Backend

Node.jsREST APIsPostgreSQLElasticSearchCloudflare Workers

Tools & Infrastructure

GitDockerCI/CDVercelAWSEslintNeovimtmux

Education

Diploma, Digital Media Arts

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Sep 2007 — Jun 2009