Résumé

Summary

Senior Developer and Team Lead with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, specializing in backend development with Rust and TypeScript. Passionate about teaching, sharing knowledge, and generally helping others. Proven track record in managing large communities and contributing to open-source projects. Avid learner, always exploring new technologies and methodologies. Huge nerd.

Skills

Rust
TypeScript
Leadership
Technical Documentation
CI/CD
Unit Testing
REST APIs
Git/GitHub
API Integration
Docker
SQL
PHP
Vite
Webpack
Next.js
React

Experience

Universal Music Group - Senior Developer and Team Lead

October 2023 - Present

Leading a team of developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality code production.
Created and implemented system for deploying updates and migrations to over 1,000 artist websites simultaneously.
Mentored junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance and support to help them grow and improve their skills.
Decreased build and deployment times by over 50% by implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Created and maintained internal tools and platforms to improve the efficiency of the development team using Rust, TypeScript, and Go.
Actively participated in code reviews, promoting best practices and maintaining code quality.

CrabLang - BDFL & Community Manager

April 2023 - Present

Managing a community of over 1,500 members on Discord, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Helping community members with technical questions and providing guidance on best practices.
Actively contributing to open-source projects, creating new libraries and features.
Breaking down complex topics and explaining them in a simple, understandable manner.

TAW Digital - Full Stack Developer

June 2018 - October 2023

Developed performant, user-friendly eCommerce websites using Shopify with modern front-end JavaScript frameworks to increase revenue by more than 100% over two years.
Implemented serverless functions using Next.js, AWS, and Vercel to improve performance and security.
Wrote custom Liquid and TypeScript code to streamline the buying process and improve customer experience.
Utilized Webpack to create a build process that eased the development process, optimized page speed, and delivered a fast, consistent user experience.
Integrated with multiple third-party applications using APIs including HubSpot, Twilio, Monday, and Google Sheets.

Emma Creative - Lead Developer

August 2020 - February 2021

Managed and led development migrating multiple WordPress eCommerce websites to Shopify for improved performance, experience, and usability.
Created and maintained DevOps workflows using various CI/CD services to streamline the development and release process.
Developed custom plugins and theme features for Shopify and WordPress to meet client-specific requirements not possible with existing solutions.
Set code standards and enforced best practices across the development team to improve quality and consistency.

Boiling Pot Media - Lead Developer

October 2018 - July 2019

Led a small team of developers to create new workflows, templates, documentation, and web solutions for various clients.
Developed custom features for WordPress sites using PHP to improve customer experience and increase conversion rates.
Integrated with APIs for MailChimp, HubSpot, and Google Analytics.
Wrote technical documentation for both internal and public use.

Chargebacks911 - Lead Marketing Developer

April 2017 - October 2018

Worked on a team in a fast-paced Agile work environment where I designed and developed a single page web app for on-boarding new clients.
Quickly created tailored, responsive landing pages for targeted campaigns for HubSpot with HubL templating language.
Created a streamlined, module-based workflow using current best practices and latest web technologies such as Sass/SCSS, React, Webpack, and Babel.
Developed custom Wordpress plugins and components using PHP and JavaScript.

Sparxoo - Web & Mobile Developer

February 2017 - July 2018

Worked directly with designers and clients to create best-in-class websites for prestigious clients from a variety of industries.
Implemented company-wide standards including project architecture, naming conventions, preprocessors, linting, and task runners.
Integrated third party APIs and libraries to enhance website functionality including Twilio, Google Maps, and Mailchimp.
Led development of a new WordPress plugin which was used on over 50% of new client projects.

Fourth Coast Media - Tech Lead

December 2014 - February 2017

Worked directly with clients and team members to create custom websites tailored to specific situations.
Implemented a variety of frameworks and libraries for rapid prototyping and quick development.
Set up and maintained multiple ecommerce and database-driven sites on Shopify, BigCommerce, and WordPress.
Optimized sites for search engine visibility and managed SEM accounts.

Cyber Sytes, Inc. - Project Manager, Developer

September 2014 - March 2015

Organized, designed, and developed web projects from start to finish, working with sales staff and clients directly.
Configured CMS for custom Drupal and Wordpress websites and trained clients to use newly developed features.
Utilized PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create dynamic and responsive websites.

Education

Full Sail University

B.S. in Music Production

Class of 2016

Handled large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment from start to finish, including pre-production, recording, editing, and mixing. Curriculum includes coursework in digital audio, composition, synthesis, music theory, and more.

Personal Interests

Big fan of video games - previously Starcraft and Diablo, currently Path of Exile. Active in multiple Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. Always learning new things and exploring new technologies. Music production and audio engineering when I can find time.

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