Senior-level, award-winning, full-stack WordPress developer with over 15 years of experience.
Successfully managed both small and large-scale projects from concept to launch. Expertise spans WordPress architecture, front-end development, user experience optimization, and leading remote teams. My sites have won four IEDC Excellence awards, three dotCOMMs honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication, a MarCom Gold prize, and a “best of category” from the Horizon Interactive Awards.
Employment and project experience
WordPress Developer | Oct 2012 - Present
Self-Employed, Remote
- Led full lifecycle development of dozens of custom WordPress sites and applications for diverse clientele including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and SMBs
- Managed distributed teams of 5-10 digital consultants including designers, developers, copywriters; ensured flawless collaboration and on-time delivery
- Partnered closely with clients to interpret needs, set project scope and priorities, manage budgets and timelines
- Oversaw complex site migrations, integrations, and large-scale custom database development
- Established and enforced coding standards, security protocols, testing/QA procedures, documentation
- Mentored junior developers; conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices
- Spearheaded adoption of project management tools facilitating team collaboration
- Evangelized emerging technologies; provided strategic guidance on optimal tech approaches
- Delivered 4 award-winning sites recognized for excellence in design, UX, and innovation
Web Developer | Sep 2007 - Oct 2012
NBC.com, Universal City, CA
- Led development for hit shows including The Office, 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation, Friday Night Lights, and ER as well as high-profile events like the Olympics and Super Bowl
- Managed a small team of developers; mentored them on proprietary CMS and coding standards
- Helped launch full-episode video streaming in 2008; integrated streaming across show microsites
- Partnered with cross-functional teams including producers, writers, web producers, designers, video, and QA
- Contributed to major redesigns of nbc.com and yearly show microsite refreshes
Web Developer | May 2006 - Nov 2006
AmericanIdol.com, Beverly Hills, CA
- Maintained website functionality and performance for AmericanIdol.com using proprietary CMS
- Implemented frontend updates and new features on tight deadlines for weekly live shows
- Collaborated with producers and editors to align web content with popular televised episodes
- Optimized site to handle huge traffic spikes driven by 36+ million viewers for Season 5 finale
- Contributed to digital experience for one of the most watched television shows at the time
- Ensured seamless integration of video content and live voting modules
- Troubleshot and fixed bugs quickly during peak traffic periods to avoid disruption
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by Ruben Carreño Jr.
from NBC Universal Media Sep 2023
by Kelly O'Brien
from NBC.com Sep 2023
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