Freelance Designer & Full-Stack Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance

Designed and optimized custom WordPress themes, templates, and plugins for businesses and institutions. Migrated, debugged, and optimized WordPress sites using Elementor, Bricks, WS Form, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and third-party integrations. Enhanced website speed, security, and SEO using Cloudflare, caching strategies, and best security practices. Developed custom API integrations, interactive front-end components, and database-driven functionalities. Managed multiple client projects, ensuring clear communication, problem-solving, and on-time delivery. Achieved 100% client satisfaction over 14 years, delivering tailored web development and design projects for small businesses.

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Led stakeholder meetings to define specifications, requirements, and project milestones, managing a $50k budget for operational efficiency. Developed an HTML-based public publications archive and management system, streamlining access to research materials for 200 years of content. Integrated individual tracking systems into a unified Angular and Node.js screenshot catalog, improving data consistency and automating tracking for over 200 research plants. Engineered mobile applications for landscape management, reducing task approval times by 80%. Architected REST APIs, boosting employee productivity by 40% and reducing redundant tasks through data automation. Designed interactive maps using ArcGIS, facilitating real-time tracking and data visualization. Created over 40 custom post types and page templates for WordPress site, integrating with over 4 different third-party APIs.

Front-end Developer at New England Journal of Medicine

Developed responsive data-driven infographics using D3.js and JavaScript, improving audience engagement with interactive content. Modernized legacy Flash content to comply with web standards for enhanced accessibility.