The Challenge

Modernize & Simplify a Legacy Website

• Slow, outdated WordPress site
• Fragmented platforms → high cost & complexity
• Needed fresh design to showcase products & build community
• Risk: Poor UX, low engagement, high maintenance

My Role

Technical Architect & Product Manager

• Prioritized tasks to align with business goals
• Guided migration & reuse of legacy integrations
• Simplified tech stack → reduced risk & cost
• Oversaw redesign, integrations, and process planning

Tech Stack: Contentful | Next.js | Netlify | GitHub Actions | Cypress

The Approach

Simplify. Reuse. Automate.

• Removed redundant platforms & integrations
• Leveraged legacy assets → faster, safer migration
• Designed intuitive, accessible UX
• Implemented test automation for smooth deployment

Results

Faster. Cleaner. More Engaging.

• 80% faster site performance
• Streamlined UX → highlights products & community
• Accessibility fully implemented
• Simplified stack → lower maintenance & complexity

Value Delivered

Turning Technical Expertise Into Business Impact

I transform complex technical challenges into real business results.
For Atkins, I worked with Digitas and Corra teams to modernize their tech stack, improve performance, and deliver a high-impact, accessible experience — all while reducing risk and leveraging existing assets.

The Archive Project: Streaming Platform for 80,000+ National Archives Videos

Project Overview

I led the front-end development for The Archive Project, a digital streaming platform that unlocks access to a curated library of National Archives videos. As front-end lead, I transformed my partners’ vision into a polished, high-performing website that enables users to stream, search, and download historical videos in multiple formats.

Results: 500 users in 3 months | 20 sign-ups/month | Daily downloads

The Challenge

Building a Seamless Front-End for Complex Infrastructure

My partners had:

• Extensive back-end infrastructure and business strategy ✓
• 80,000+ digitized videos requiring responsive, intuitive interface
• Need for secure authentication and payment processing
• A service never before available in the market

They needed: A fully functional, user-friendly front end to bring it all together.

My Role

Front-End Lead & UX Collaborator

• Collaborated closely with partners and designer to ensure intuitive, feasible UX
• Built fully responsive website with Nuxt.js and Vue.js
• Managed state with Pinia and integrated with custom API
• Implemented video streaming with custom video player
• Developed dynamic video components, Firebase authentication, and Stripe payment integration

The Approach

Design. Build. Integrate.

1. Validated UX & Functionality — Collaborated with designer and partners to refine user flows
2. Connected Front-End to APIs — Integrated video search, streaming, and download capabilities
3. Built Dynamic Components — Created reusable, scalable components for video interaction
4. Secured User Flows — Ensured seamless authentication and payment processing

The Results

A High-Quality, Performant Platform

• ✅ 500 users in first 3 months
• ✅ 20+ sign-ups per month (consistent growth)
• ✅ At least 1 video download daily
• ✅ Fully functional, scalable, and responsive
• ✅ Ready for continued growth

The Value Delivered

Bringing Ideas to Life with High-Impact Execution

I helped my partners turn their vision into a polished, high-performing digital product. By focusing on:

• User experience that makes 80,000+ videos accessible
• Performance optimization for seamless streaming
• Scalable architecture built for growth

I demonstrated my ability to bridge technical execution with business impact—making complex ideas tangible and usable for real customers.

Live Site: [thearchiveproject.com](https://www.twine.net/signin

Key Technologies

Nuxt.js • Vue.js • Pinia • Firebase Auth • Stripe Payments • Custom Video Player • REST API Integration