CV

Goop PHP Developer, Technical Lead 08/2022–Present

• Successfully implemented a content gate feature leading to a 625% boost in account creation, an 84% jump in log-ins, and, among users who signed up, a $35 increase in average order value.
• Reclaimed 97% of engineering capacity by implementing a flexible component system that transformed the content workflow from 0% to 100% self-service while increasing writer satisfaction and productivity.
• Used Composer to perform critical platform modernization, refactored legacy code, while maintaining enterprise-level stability and performance.
• Redesigned architecture to reduce load back and front-end load times on 70M+ annual pageview website.
• Provided comprehensive mentorship to a new PHP Developer; Pair-programming and co-education with developers of different skills and experience levels.
• Created a scalable documentation framework leveraging PHPDocumentor, Confluence, and version-controlled README files to streamline information access.

No Borders Inc. Senior Software Engineer 02/2021–08/2022

• Managed ecosystem of five e-commerce websites that served 50K+ visitors and earned $5M+ annually.
• Created methodology for merchandising workflow, eliminating tedious manual product creation/update on a catalogue of 8K+ products with support for product variants and comprehensive attribute control, i.e., inventory, price, images, SEO terms, taxonomies, descriptions, and unique data attributes.
• Developed cross-platform SaaS integrations, reducing operational costs through custom Google, Shipstation, and Twilio connections.
• Aligned product development, graphic design, and business stakeholders on strategies for new websites.
• Supported joint ventures between my company, other companies, and general manufacturers.
• Architected content hierarchies and page structures optimized for effective sales funnels.

Boiling Pot Media Founder & Software Engineer 05/2014–02/2021

• Developed custom websites handling as many as 1M+ daily visits.
• Reduced page load times to 2 seconds on mobile and desktop.
• Engineered e-commerce and membership systems for enterprise clients.
• Led teams of photographers, designers, and content creators on 125+ website creations.
• Established VPN-based infrastructure to host over 25 websites.

Vine Neighborhood Association Development Director 2012–2014

• Managed annual development program, raising +$150K in funds.
• Developed digital presence, increasing community engagement.
• Coordinated dozens of volunteers across multiple community initiatives.
• Implemented reporting systems ensuring 100% funding compliance.

LISC AmeriCorps Sustainable Communities Coordinator 2011–2012

• Connected +20 501(c)3 organizations creating sustainable support networks.
• Facilitated monthly multi-stakeholder planning initiatives.
• Established resource-sharing programs across two neighborhoods.