David Churilla

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I'm David Churilla, a Senior Web Developer with 18+ years of experience delivering scalable, accessible, and user-focused digital solutions for major brands.

About

I’m David Churilla, a Senior Web Developer with 18+ years of experience delivering scalable, accessible, and user-focused digital solutions for major brands. I thrive in collaborative, Agile environments and love turning complex UX challenges into delightful, performant interfaces.

I’m currently expanding my cloud development skills through AWS Certification and exploring Python-based API integrations and AI-enabled web solutions. I’m committed to continuous learning and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible online.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined April 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 5 roles

Senior Web Developer · Freelance ExperienceJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Collaborated with The Motley Fool to migrate subscription order forms to a Sanity CMS–powered Next.js platform, enabling faster updates and deeper marketing customization. Built and supported custom e-commerce platforms for small businesses using PHP/MySQL with secure payment gateway integration. Developed and optimized WordPress pages with Avada Website Builder for a content-driven startup, delivering responsive layouts and UI improvements.

Full Stack Web Developer · Freelance & UpskillingJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Built a full-stack personal portfolio site using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Sanity CMS, and GraphQL; implemented custom API integrations and dynamic content delivery. Pursuing AWS Developer Certification and expanding backend and cloud capabilities with REST/GraphQL APIs, serverless deployment, and Python-based AI/ML prototyping. Created D3.js data visualizations and interactive UI tools to explore complex UI logic and user-driven insights.

Web Application Developer · PennymacJun 2023 – Jun 2023 · 1 mo

Modernized key components of PennyMac’s multi-step mortgage loan portal using React (Next.js) and Node.js, improving performance for 2.1M+ users. Developed and refined UI features with reusable React/TypeScript components, AG Grid templates, and microservices to support new mortgage portal sections. Participated in code reviews to maintain 90%+ test coverage and CI/CD stability.

A/B Testing, Optimize.ly · FOX NetworkJun 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo
Associate Director of Digital Services · RAPP WorldwideApr 2017 – Apr 2017 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design · Michigan State University1990 – 1994

Certifications and awards

AWS Developer Associate Certification2030 – 2025

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