Seasoned software engineer with a decade of experience specializing in front-end development and full-stack capabilities. Proven track record of leading projects, driving innovation, and delivering high-impact solutions that enhance user experiences and optimize performance. Adept at working in dynamic environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Doctor of philosophy in information systems and technology, IT strategy & innovation. I've chosen to put this academic pursuit on hold to concentrate on other professional endeavors for the time being.
Concentration in software design and programming, computer science. Thesis written on what is required to build tech cities that thrive.
Media arts and animation - specialized in rigging and tooling. Trained in traditional art, 2D & 3D animation, 3D modeling, texturing, storyboarding, illustration, graphic design, motion graphics and design principles.
Project SME on WordPress, providing strategic input and technical guidance across multiple facets of the project. Designed and implemented the application's frontend, delivering a seamless and engaging user experience. Contributed to backend development, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Spearheaded the rearchitecture of the original project, reducing complexity, accelerating development cycles, and minimizing errors to enhance overall efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a streamlined and innovative WordPress application aligned with business goals.
Develop and maintain Firefox Relay (Next.js app) features using React. Implemented SQL-based telemetry strategies for Grafana. Enhanced Guardian project, streamlining VPN-FxA integration. Provided React guidance to lower team learning curve, accelerating feature development. Drive front-end enhancements, boosting Relay adoption. Contributed to code refactoring, improving team productivity
Spearheaded development of all WordPress applications for Esri.com publications. Developed tools for authoring, including image optimization and user permissions management. Optimized legacy code to improve site performance and improve authoring experience. Throughout my tenure, due to successful development, tech stack adoption increased by 400%.
Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree Mentor.
Identified and fixed bugs across multiple Firefox browser developer tools products, including console, inspector, and memory monitor. Contributed to various feature implementations, notably the Firefox network panel search functionality.
Developed custom WordPress themes with Bootstrap 3 & 4 for Multisite Networks, ensuring uniformity across 530+ franchise sites. Led custom theme and plugin development to automate internal processes and enhance operational efficiency. Managed search engine optimization efforts, driving organic traffic to franchise sites and online properties. Implemented version control with GitHub/Git, streamlining feature delivery and ensuring code integrity. Conducted code cleanup, documentation maintenance, and optimization for improved performance.
Oversaw WordPress application development for marketing campaigns. Managed SEO efforts to boost website visibility and traffic. Led cross-functional team, completing hundreds of projects. Collaborated with designers and marketers to integrate web solutions. Managed over 50 different websites for a plethora of different clients, including a national entity with franchises all over the country (Steri-Clean/Hoarders).
Translated PDF designs into pixel-perfect web applications. Directed hosting, deployment, and version control. Built accessible, high-performance web architectures. Developed proprietary applications under NDAs.
