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- Refactored and redesigned build systems, incorporating Turborepo for monorepo management resulting in improved CI/CD automation times for company starter projects.- Re-architected the company WordPress block-based development process by focusing on a flexible build tooling system. This resulted in reduced dependency management, and increased automation for starting development projects.- Built an open-source NPM package for rapid scaffolding of new development projects.

- Migrated a high-traffic website that receives millions of monthly users from a legacy WordPress VIP hosting to an upgraded platform while maintaining site stability resulting in zero down time. My Role was ensuring compatibility and syncing the codebase across the platforms.- Developed custom data visualizations using React for the National Science Foundation state indicators. This enabled users to visualize large datasets from across the United States within state indicator dashboards.- Redesigned and re-architected the front-end for a high traffic media property with millions of monthly views using a component based structure. - Collaborated directly with client to improve site performance using the monitoring tool SpeedCurve resulting in a 21% increase in lighthouse scores.- Provided coaching and mentorship to other developers on the Alley engineering team.

- Developed and enhanced new features while resolving bugs for high-traffic WordPress sites, including Kaiser Family Foundation, Lin Media (Nexstar), and Streetsblog.- Effectively communicated with clients to gather feature requests and provided clear explanations of technical implementations.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

- Successfully managed a freelancing business, achieving year-over-year growth in net profit.- Developed custom WordPress plugins and websites for clients nationwide enhancing many websites for mobile optimization.- Consulted clients on SEO, design, site performance, and content strategy with a data-driven approach by analyzing site data, web traffic, keywords, and competitive analysis.- Established and operated a co-op style co-working space in Asheville, NC that fostered a collaborative environment for designers and developers.- Presented at various WordCamp conferences in the region including Raleigh, Atlanta, and Asheville.- Organized and initiated the first WordCamp conference in Asheville, NC, partnering with local businesses for planning, organization, branding, and speaker coordination. The conference attracted 100+ attendees, highlighted local developers, and secured sponsorships.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

- Helped local social movements organize by supporting them in canvassing the community.- Developed and maintained a multilingual website for the organization.- Published content and articles on mundoreal.org outlining community organizing in Laboriaux, Rocinha.- Led email and fundraising campaigns, raising over $20k in funds for local groups.- Supported a program aiding a local organization in canvassing the Rocinha community to identify individuals with disabilities and facilitate access to services.- Established Mundo Real as a nonprofit organization in the US and Brazil.

Asheville, North Carolina, United States