SUMMARY
Strategic Software Architect with 14+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-conversion web applications. Expert in modernizing legacy architectures and building high-performance systems using Vue.js, TypeScript, and SSR. Proven track record of driving $10M+ in annual revenue through UI/UX optimization and saving $2M in costs via custom internal tooling. Dedicated to accessibility, developer efficiency, and big-picture business outcomes.
CORE SKILLS
- Frameworks/Languages: Vue.js (Expert), TypeScript, Angular 20, React, Node.js, Tailwind, SASS, PHP, HTML5/CSS3.
- Architecture & Ops: Server Side Rendering (SSR), PWA, Component Libraries (NPM), Docker, CI/CD, Micro-frontends.
- Tools: Figma, Jira, Git, Zeplin, Google Analytics, Socket.io, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Leadership: Mentorship, Code Reviews, Cross-departmental Strategy, Accessibility (A11y).
STRATEGIC TECHNICAL RESIDENCY & SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE
Independent Engineering Lead | Phoenixville, PA (Remote) | February 2025 - Present
- 2026 Enterprise Stack R&D: Executed architectural research and production-grade implementation of Angular 20, React 19, and Tailwind 4, ensuring parity with current industry deployment standards.
- Full-Stack DevOps & Orchestration: Engineered a high-availability deployment framework using Docker, Docker Compose, and Makefiles, achieving "one-command" environment parity across local and cloud-based staging.
- Real-Time Systems Engineering: Architected and deployed a multiplayer gaming engine utilizing Socket.io and Node.js, implementing complex state-management for concurrent user interactions and low-latency data transfer.
- Immersive UX Design: Developed Vue-based applications leveraging browser-native APIs for spatial audio and haptic feedback, optimizing for the latest mobile hardware capabilities.
- Rapid Prototyping: Built and scaled a suite of utility tools (Pour-over Brewing Analytics) focusing on Tailwind for high-speed UI iteration and responsive performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Uncommon Goods | Brooklyn, NY | Front End Architect (Promoted from Senior Web Developer) | July 2013 - February 2025
- Revenue Growth ($10M+): Leveraged Google Analytics and A/B testing to optimize UI/UX, resulting in a sustained $10M+ annual revenue increase.
- Architecture Modernization: Spearheaded the transition from JSP/jQuery to a modern, SEO-optimized SSR stack (Vue/Angular), maintaining 100% uptime.
- Developer Efficiency (10x): Architected a Design System Governance model and two proprietary component libraries (NPM), unifying UX across 4+ product squads that reduced time-to-market by 10x.
- Cost Savings ($2M): Engineered internal admin hooks that allowed non-technical departments to manage content, saving $2M in development overhead.
- Performance & SEO: Converted core pages to PWA, resulting in a 35% increase in return users and a 15% boost in SEO rankings.
- Fintech & Checkout: Rebuilt the checkout funnel from scratch, integrating Apple Pay and Dynamic Delivery logic, increasing conversion by 10%.
iHeartMedia | Manhattan, NY | Front End Developer | June 2010 - June 2013
- Developed high-traffic interactive experiences and contests for global brands (Coca-Cola, Virgin).
- Doubled Z100's Google+ following (from 300k to 600k+) through engagement-focused UI design.
- Consulted on the mobile-responsive transition for Jingle Ball and other flagship properties.
EARLY CAREER & VISUALIZATION
- AECOM Consult | Visualization Specialist: Developed 3D simulations and urban planning websites using 3ds Max and Adobe Suite.
- Niki Jones Agency | Animation Specialist: Redesigned client websites and executed multi-departmental brand reviews.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Media Arts & Animation | The Art Institutes, Philadelphia, PA
- Associates, Specialized Technology | Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts, York, PA