I help established Shopify brands design, build, and refine high-performing ecommerce experiences that are scalable, maintainable, and conversion focused. With a background in software engineering and years of hands-on Shopify experience, I work across both design and development. This includes custom page design and builds, theme customization, complex product and variant logic, metafields, app integrations, performance optimization, and advanced troubleshooting. I’m often brought in when a store has outgrown templates or when previous customizations need to be cleaned up and rebuilt properly. My approach is thoughtful and strategic. I focus on understanding business goals first, then designing and implementing solutions that support growth without creating technical debt. I collaborate closely with founders, in-house teams, designers, and marketers, and I’m comfortable stepping in at any stage, from refining an existing store to supporting larger redesigns and ongoing development.

Sydney Douglas

I help established Shopify brands design, build, and refine high-performing ecommerce experiences that are scalable, maintainable, and conversion focused. With a background in software engineering and years of hands-on Shopify experience, I work across both design and development. This includes custom page design and builds, theme customization, complex product and variant logic, metafields, app integrations, performance optimization, and advanced troubleshooting. I’m often brought in when a store has outgrown templates or when previous customizations need to be cleaned up and rebuilt properly. My approach is thoughtful and strategic. I focus on understanding business goals first, then designing and implementing solutions that support growth without creating technical debt. I collaborate closely with founders, in-house teams, designers, and marketers, and I’m comfortable stepping in at any stage, from refining an existing store to supporting larger redesigns and ongoing development.

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Work Experience

Shopify Design, Development & Systems Specialist at Shopify (Client-focused ecommerce consultancy)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead end-to-end ecommerce strategy, design, and development for over 40 Shopify brands across health, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Guide clients from initial discovery and UX planning through full build, launch, and long-term optimization. Manage complete Shopify ecosystems including architecture, product strategy, UX/UI design, merchandising, and analytics to deliver cohesive customer journeys and measurable revenue growth. Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS, optimizing performance, accessibility, and mobile-first experiences. Engineer and maintain custom app integrations with Klaviyo, ReCharge, Loop, Okendo, and ShipStation to automate workflows and enhance post-purchase experiences. Oversee item merchandising, bundling, and upsell initiatives while aligning promotions with inventory, seasonal campaigns, and product launches. Lead client training and post-launch optimization programs to empower teams to manage and scale

Education

Diploma – Web & App Development at RED Academy
January 1, 2019 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Google Analytics 4 Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Meta Blueprint Certification (Social Media Marketing Essentials)
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail