My journey as a developer has taken me through various technologies, teams, and challenges. Here's a comprehensive overview of my professional experience, skills, and
achievements.
Work Experience
Owner / Full Stack Developer
PageLyft, LLC
Miami, Florida, United States
Oct 2023 - Present
2 years
Current
PageLyft is a web development agency that specializes in creating custom websites for small businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Built high-performance WordPress sites and modern JAMstack applications using Next.js and Astro
Implemented advanced local SEO strategies including schema markup and Core Web Vitals optimization
Developed custom WordPress plugins and REST API integrations for extended functionality
Migrated legacy sites to modern frameworks, improving performance and SEO rankings
Technologies & Tools
wordpress php javascript nextjs astro seo elementor-pro performance-optimization
Key Achievements
Reduced average page load times by 60% across all client sites
Improved local search visibility and SEO rankings for multiple small businesses
Successfully migrated several sites to headless/modern frameworks
Established PageLyft as a trusted development partner for local businesses
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA. I was responsible for the development of the team's website, Clippers.com.
Key Responsibilities
Led frontend development for Clippers.com using Vue.js, Nuxt, TailwindCSS, and WordPress
Built emergency donation site FireAidLA.org for LA wildfire relief in under 72 hours
Integrated REST APIs and third-party systems for ticketing and merchandise
Mentored junior developers and established Git workflows for the team
Generated over $100,000 in donations through FireAidLA.org emergency site
Enhanced ADA compliance across all team digital properties
Standardized development workflows and QA processes for the organization
Senior Software Engineer
Dealer Automation Services
Miami, Florida, United States
Jul 2022 - Jan 2023
6 months
At Dealer Automation Technologies, I led the development of a custom SaaS CRM platform designed specifically for automotive dealerships. The CRM streamlined customer data management, automated sales processes, and provided advanced analytics to help dealerships track leads, sales, and customer interactions more efficiently. My work empowered teams to operate with greater insight and efficiency, modernizing their day-to-day operations with intuitive, state-of-the-art technology.
Key Responsibilities
Developed SaaS CRM platform using React and Node.js
Integrated AWS Lambda, GraphQL APIs, and Cognito
Improved performance and mentored junior developers
Uplyft Capital is a private equity firm that invests in early-stage startups. We built a custom CRM system for them to manage their client data and their sales process as well as track candidate data for their investment team.
Key Responsibilities
Assisted in development of custom CRM features
Built internal tools for chat, notes, reporting, and APIs
Flying Academy is a leading aviation school that provides flight training and aviation services to students and pilots.
Key Responsibilities
Redesigned and rebuilt aviation school website
Used baseline grid theory for pixel-perfect design
Built WordPress theme using Foundation 6
Technologies & Tools
html css wordpress foundation-6 plugins
Key Achievements
Modernized outdated web presence
Career Highlights
Key Achievements
Reduced average page load times by 60% across all client sites
Improved local search visibility and SEO rankings for multiple small businesses
Successfully migrated several sites to headless/modern frameworks
Established PageLyft as a trusted development partner for local businesses
Improved SEO rankings and page speed
Improved development process for new client sites
Core Competencies
Full-stack web development with modern frameworks
Responsive design and mobile-first development
Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
Cross-functional team collaboration and leadership
Accessibility standards and inclusive design
Cloud platforms and DevOps practices
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new opportunities and challenging projects. Whether you need a frontend developer, fullstack solution, or technical consultation, let's connect.