Director Of Front End Development, Digital Accessibility Specialist
CurrentI direct a team of front-end developers, mentoring and fostering the growth of junior developers, while providing oversight for solution design and development, contributing to over $3M in project revenue annually. We utilize Drupal, React.js, Wrodpress, Astro, Javascript ES6, SASS, Bootstrap and Tailwind.I'm also lead front-end development for high-profile web projects for internationally recognized brands, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Chase Bank, and Bimbo Bakeries USA. I oversee successful CMS (Drupal, WordPress, Shopify) upgrades and rebuilds, improving KPIs such as sales and user engagement.My passion is accessibility. I ensure full compliance with ADA, WCAG, and Section 508 guidelines across all web projects, providing feedback to designers, conducting comprehensive accessibility audits, and performing remediation.I've developed and commercialized a custom Web Accessibility Monitor, generating over $250K in subscription revenue from CPG and education clients. I used fullstack development tools such as Node.js, Express, Handlebars and Bootstrap.I've created advanced web-based interactive data visualizations using mapping and graphing technologies like QGIS, Plotly.js, HighCharts, and D3 for esteemed clients such as the JPMorganChase Institute.With a strong knowledge of SEO principles and techniques, I improving web visibility against measured SEO KPIs. Perform SEO audits and analytics reports for clients, explaining technical considerations in layman’s terms. Tools: Screaming Frog, MOZ, Google Analytics.I provide consultation on the design of websites, and have experience tools like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Figma, Balsamiq, InVision, and Sketch. I help create visually compelling wireframes and prototypes that align with client goals, while reducing complexity and ensuring accessible, user-focused experiences.Recent projects include brand sites for JPMorganChase, Bimbo Bakeries, Entenmann’s, Little Bites, Thomas’, and Marriott.