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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. 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.
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Work Experience
Full Stack Web Developer at Freelance & Upskilling
June 2, 2023 - November 5, 2025Built 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.
Senior Web Developer at Freelance Experience
June 2, 2023 - November 5, 2025Collaborated 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.
Web Application Developer at Pennymac
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Modernized 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.
Associate Director of Digital Services at RAPP Worldwide
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017Led frontend development and deployment of scalable brand websites for major clients, coordinating with global teams to deliver Agile increments. Implemented accessibility and analytics tracking across campaigns, and mentored junior developers to raise overall code quality and delivery speed.
A/B Testing, Optimize.ly at FOX Network
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Joined contract team to drive 10-15% growth via Optimizely experiments and performance optimizations across FOX properties, contributing to high-traffic campaigns and rapid iteration.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design at Michigan State University
September 19, 1990 - June 22, 1994Qualifications
AWS Developer Associate Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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