Senior full-stack developer and eCommerce consultant with 20+ years of experience building custom web applications, integrations, and scalable systems. I specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Remix), Shopify (apps, custom functionality, and ERP integrations), and API-driven development. I have some experience with Flutter and exposure to React Native as well. My backend experience includes Laravel and other API-first architectures, with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and clear documentation. I’ve worked extensively with cloud infrastructure including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows. My background also includes Linux and Unix sysadmin and some TCP/IP networking. In addition to my dev background: I have an eye for design; a keen interest in business, entrepreneurship, and economics; a strong interest in product and brand development; and an ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders by translating between business- and technical-speak. I’m often brought in to build software products from end to end, lead small teams, create custom Shopify apps, and build reliable middleware integrations between services. Highlights: • Shopify expert (apps, APIs, custom workflows, ERP integrations) • React / Next.js / Remix + modern full-stack architectures • Some mobile development experience • API integrations, middleware, and backend systems (including Laravel) • CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, usability, and UI/UX awareness • Basic graphic/UI design (Photoshop, HTML/CSS) • AI-assisted development workflows and modern tooling • Clear communication and strong time management I combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-minded approach - helping clients move quickly and make smart technical decisions without unnecessary overhead.

Derrick Miller

Senior full-stack developer and eCommerce consultant with 20+ years of experience building custom web applications, integrations, and scalable systems. I specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Remix), Shopify (apps, custom functionality, and ERP integrations), and API-driven development. I have some experience with Flutter and exposure to React Native as well. My backend experience includes Laravel and other API-first architectures, with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and clear documentation. I’ve worked extensively with cloud infrastructure including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows. My background also includes Linux and Unix sysadmin and some TCP/IP networking. In addition to my dev background: I have an eye for design; a keen interest in business, entrepreneurship, and economics; a strong interest in product and brand development; and an ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders by translating between business- and technical-speak. I’m often brought in to build software products from end to end, lead small teams, create custom Shopify apps, and build reliable middleware integrations between services. Highlights: • Shopify expert (apps, APIs, custom workflows, ERP integrations) • React / Next.js / Remix + modern full-stack architectures • Some mobile development experience • API integrations, middleware, and backend systems (including Laravel) • CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, usability, and UI/UX awareness • Basic graphic/UI design (Photoshop, HTML/CSS) • AI-assisted development workflows and modern tooling • Clear communication and strong time management I combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-minded approach - helping clients move quickly and make smart technical decisions without unnecessary overhead.

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Senior full-stack developer and eCommerce consultant with 20+ years of experience building custom web applications, integrations, and scalable systems.

I specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Remix), Shopify (apps, custom functionality, and ERP integrations), and API-driven development. I have some experience with Flutter and exposure to React Native as well. My backend experience includes Laravel and other API-first architectures, with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and clear documentation.

I’ve worked extensively with cloud infrastructure including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows. My background also includes Linux and Unix sysadmin and some TCP/IP networking.

In addition to my dev background: I have an eye for design; a keen interest in business, entrepreneurship, and economics; a strong interest in product and brand development; and an ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders by translating between business- and technical-speak.

I’m often brought in to build software products from end to end, lead small teams, create custom Shopify apps, and build reliable middleware integrations between services.

Highlights:
• Shopify expert (apps, APIs, custom workflows, ERP integrations)
• React / Next.js / Remix + modern full-stack architectures
• Some mobile development experience
• API integrations, middleware, and backend systems (including Laravel)
• CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, usability, and UI/UX awareness
• Basic graphic/UI design (Photoshop, HTML/CSS)
• AI-assisted development workflows and modern tooling
• Clear communication and strong time management

I combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-minded approach - helping clients move quickly and make smart technical decisions without unnecessary overhead.

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Work Experience

Founder / Senior Developer / Technical Consultant at Axis 80 Interactive Communications, Inc.
January 1, 2001 - Present
Founded and operated a web design and development agency. Designed and implemented full-stack architectures for web and e-commerce platforms, led development across distributed and offshore teams, collaborated closely with UI/UX designers to deliver polished, user-centered interfaces, translated business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and served as technical product manager for custom-built platforms and applications.
Technical Lead at J6 Labs
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Directed technical delivery as a lead for multiple client projects. Implemented multi-site CMS enabling regional leadership to manage state-level websites using a form-driven block editor, ensured brand accessibility per WCAG 2.1; built high-traffic AARP Foundation site, supporting 1.2 million people annually; managed workflow for virtual service delivery during the pandemic; oversaw mobile app development for a Mortgage Loan Originator and integrated Azure AD OAuth and deployment pipelines.
Owner / Lead Developer at Shopify Commerce Components
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creator and operator of Shopify applications focused on enhancing storefront front-end functionality and merchant workflows. Built EventEngage – an event calendar and marketing platform for Shopify, with a Remix/React app and Redis-backed BullMQ to asynchronously sync event data to Shopify meta fields for performant storefront rendering. Developed Logolicious – a logo carousel UI (Shopify Polaris) with server-side image optimization served via AWS CloudFront. Designed and implemented the full application architecture, including billing and subscriptions.
Technical Lead at CHRPS.io
July 31, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Designed and built end-to-end video publishing system for a museum, integrating internal media management tools with a public Drupal-based website and exhibit kiosks; architected CDN delivery, custom API synchronization of rich metadata to Drupal, and developed a modern video discovery interface using a custom component-based UI in React.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment