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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Senior Backend Developer
Apr. 2023I’ve had the privilege of designing and building multiple APIs that solve complex data challenges and support seamless user experiences. Notable projects include the Drupal/Next.js Translator, which consumes and optimizes data from Drupal’s JSON:API for Next.js, managing hundreds of pages with efficiency. Another highlight is Core Data, a solution that scrapes, stores, and organizes data for Grand Canyon University’s extensive program catalog, making it readily available for use in other applications. Additionally, I developed a Form Builder that dynamically manages complex data relationships across hundreds of pages, serving over 100,000 users monthly. My work also involved modernizing legacy systems, such as transitioning APIs from PHP to a Node/TypeScript stack and enhancing existing APIs built in Laravel with new features. As the backend expert on my team, I took on the toughest challenges, breaking down intricate problems into simple solutions while mentoring and guiding other developers. This combination of technical expertise and a collaborative approach ensures that the teams I work with succeed in delivering impactful, scalable solutions.
Snappy KrakenLead Front End Developer
Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2023During my time leading the front-end development team, I focused on driving efficiency, collaboration, and quality in every project. I worked extensively with Vue, TypeScript, and Laravel to build and enhance features for the Snappy Kraken platform. My leadership played a pivotal role in launching products on varied schedules—weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual—ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. One of my most impactful contributions was implementing a standardized component library, which reduced project completion time from 4-5 days to just 4-8 hours. I also strengthened collaboration with the Design and QA teams, resulting in significantly fewer quality assurance issues. By working closely with the design team, we standardized UI elements in Figma, improving development turnaround times. Additionally, I partnered with content, marketing, design, and development teams to enhance products with a strong focus on performance and user engagement. These efforts ensured a seamless integration of design and functionality, delivering exceptional user experiences.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Senior Web Developer
Nov. 2020 - Mar. 2022I led the development and maintenance of a custom React component library, focusing on creating scalable and reusable solutions that enhanced development efficiency. My work included optimizing web platform performance, resulting in faster load times and smoother user interactions. A key achievement was porting React Gutenberg from WordPress to Drupal, a transformation that significantly improved the content editor's experience and streamlined workflows. Collaboration with design teams was central to my role, as I translated design concepts into functional, user-friendly interfaces while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adherence to WCAG and ADA standards. By authoring reusable code and libraries, I prioritized future scalability and long-term maintainability, setting a strong foundation for continued platform growth and usability.
cj AdvertisingFull Stack Web Developer
Apr. 2013 - Nov. 2020At cj Advertising, I progressed from Front End Developer to Full Stack Developer and ultimately to Assistant Director of Web, growing my responsibilities and leadership in each role. As Assistant Director of Web, I led a team of four developers, managing project coordination, conducting interviews, and performing annual performance reviews, all while maintaining my technical responsibilities as a Full Stack Developer. I oversaw the development and maintenance of over 30 client WordPress websites, ensuring high standards of performance, accessibility, and SEO optimization. As a Full Stack Web Developer, I honed my expertise in WordPress theming, plugin development, and backend integrations. Highlights of this role include configuring AWS Load Balancers, developing custom Gutenberg blocks in React, integrating APIs, and building forms in Marketo. I also implemented PatternLab to improve collaboration and efficiency, conducted A/B testing to boost conversions, and ensured WCAG compliance across projects. Earlier in my career as a Front End Developer, I focused on translating Photoshop designs into fully compliant, standards-based websites and applications, while optimizing for SEO and page speed performance. This journey reflects my ability to grow technically and take on leadership roles while consistently delivering high-quality web solutions.
The Web GuysFront End Developer
May. 2011 - Apr. 2013
Intelicom IncIT Help Desk and Front End Developer
Jul. 2009 - Mar. 2011
eDrive MediaFront End Developer
May. 2007 - Sep. 2008
Turner Computer ServicesComputer Repair Technician/Web Developer
Sep. 2006 - May. 2007
Full Sail UniversityAssisant Technician
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006
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