Front-end developer with 15+ years building responsive, accessible, high-performance websites across agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work. Comfortable joining established teams and driving ongoing web improvements through iterative front-end development. Strong in JavaScript, component-based architecture, design systems, and Git-based workflows, with a proven track record of lifting performance and engagement via CRO and experimentation.…

Jonny Wakely

Front-end developer with 15+ years building responsive, accessible, high-performance websites across agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work. Comfortable joining established teams and driving ongoing web improvements through iterative front-end development. Strong in JavaScript, component-based architecture, design systems, and Git-based workflows, with a proven track record of lifting performance and engagement via CRO and experimentation.…

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Front-end developer with 15+ years building responsive, accessible, high-performance websites across agencies, in-house teams, and freelance work. Comfortable joining established teams and driving ongoing web improvements through iterative front-end development.

Strong in JavaScript, component-based architecture, design systems, and Git-based workflows, with a proven track record of lifting performance and engagement via CRO and experimentation.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
CSS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Figma
Expert
PHP
Expert
Github
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
UI
Expert
GA4
Expert
React JS
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Jira
Expert
Slack Workflow
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Node.js
Intermediate
MySQL
Intermediate
MariaDB
Intermediate
SEO Copywriting
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contractor at Carbon Edge (formerly SimplyPress)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked as a contractor supporting ongoing front-end development across web and marketing platforms.
Front-End Developer & Development Lead at Carbon Edge (formerly SimplyPress)
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Led ongoing front-end development across web and marketing platforms, continuously improving and extending existing sites in a team environment. Built and maintained an internal design system for consistent, reusable, accessible interfaces. Mentored a team of 5 developers in component architecture, accessibility, and testing practices. Applied analytics and CRO strategies iteratively to improve performance and user engagement.
Development Lead at Carbon Edge
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Led Frontend development and UI/UX design across web and marketing platforms, focusing on accessibility, scalability, and reusable components. Collaborated with specialists and product teams to integrate design components into client-facing applications.
Frontend Web Developer at The Walk Agency
April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Developed client microsites and websites, enhancing UI/UX through responsive design and accessibility improvements.
Web Developer at Global Team Blue (GTB)
July 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Delivered UX-focused websites and high-traffic campaign front-ends within a larger production team. Applied A/B testing, CRO, and accessibility best practices across live sites.
Web Developer at GTB
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017
Delivered UX-focused websites and high-traffic campaigns for major clients, applying best practices in A/B testing and accessibility.
Freelancing at JonnyWakelyDesigner
February 1, 2014 - Present
Built responsive websites and interactive digital campaigns for a range of clients, ensuring consistent, accessible, and scalable interfaces. Consulted with clients to translate design requirements into intuitive solutions.
Self-Employed Web Developer & Designer at JonnyWakeleyDesigner (JWD)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Built and continuously maintained responsive websites for agencies and private clients, including ongoing front-end fixes and enhancements. Developed WordPress themes and WooCommerce builds from the ground up. Created reusable UI components and wireframes for consistent, accessible user interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Certificate IV in Multimedia at Swinburne University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Certificate II, III in Multimedia at South Gippsland Secondary College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Year 12 VCE at South Gippsland Secondary College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University of Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Design) at Swinburne University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Certificate IV in Multimedia at Swinburne University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Bachelors of Multimedia
February 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet