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Hi, I’m Megan Gianakouros. I’m a web designer and developer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NYU and 9+ years of experience across the SDLC. I build high-performance, SEO-optimized websites using WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and modern frameworks like React and Node.js, delivering responsive, accessible solutions for global brands. I love turning client goals into polished digital experiences, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with teams to ship on time. I’m passionate about UI/UX, performance, and SEO, and I enjoy working with AWS, analytics, and a wide range of design and development tools to help brands grow.…Hi, I’m Megan Gianakouros. I’m a web designer and developer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NYU and 9+ years of experience across the SDLC. I build high-performance, SEO-optimized websites using WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and modern frameworks like React and Node.js, delivering responsive, accessible solutions for global brands. I love turning client goals into polished digital experiences, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with teams to ship on time. I’m passionate about UI/UX, performance, and SEO, and I enjoy working with AWS, analytics, and a wide range of design and development tools to help brands grow.

Megan Gianakouros

Web Designer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Megan Gianakouros. I’m a web designer and developer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NYU and 9+ years of experience across the SDLC. I build high-performance, SEO-optimized websites using WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and modern frameworks like React and Node.js, delivering responsive, accessible solutions for global brands. I love turning client goals into polished digital experiences, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with teams to ship on time. I’m passionate about UI/UX, performance, and SEO, and I enjoy working with AWS, analytics, and a wide range of design and development tools to help brands grow.…Hi, I’m Megan Gianakouros. I’m a web designer and developer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NYU and 9+ years of experience across the SDLC. I build high-performance, SEO-optimized websites using WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and modern frameworks like React and Node.js, delivering responsive, accessible solutions for global brands. I love turning client goals into polished digital experiences, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with teams to ship on time. I’m passionate about UI/UX, performance, and SEO, and I enjoy working with AWS, analytics, and a wide range of design and development tools to help brands grow.

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Hi, I’m Megan Gianakouros. I’m a web designer and developer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NYU and 9+ years of experience across the SDLC. I build high-performance, SEO-optimized websites using WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and modern frameworks like React and Node.js, delivering responsive, accessible solutions for global brands.

I love turning client goals into polished digital experiences, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with teams to ship on time. I’m passionate about UI/UX, performance, and SEO, and I enjoy working with AWS, analytics, and a wide range of design and development tools to help brands grow.

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Work Experience

Freelance Web Designer at Self-Employed

July 1, 2025 - Present

Build, launch, and maintain responsive websites for small businesses using WordPress (Elementor), Shopify, Webflow, and Framer, ensuring 100% mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility. Modify site structure and UI using custom HTML/CSS and plugins to improve load times and user experience (UX), directly influencing client sales and engagement. Implement technical SEO best practices and integrate Google Analytics (GA4) to monitor performance, improving search visibility for e-commerce and creative portfolio clients. Manage multiple concurrent projects, translating client goals into technical deliverables while adhering to tight deadlines.

Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Engineered scalable data solutions using Python and SQL, ensuring platform integrity and high availability for critical services. Managed technical health and security for distributed systems, troubleshooting bugs and implementing patches to ensure stability across 30+ services.

Independent Consultant at Parker Dewey

May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Orchestrated a complex web platform migration and redesign that boosted user engagement while delivering SEO and UX strategies to improve site traffic.

Assistant Project Manager (Web Development Focused) at New York University, IT Department

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

Deployed over 20 custom faculty websites using HTML/CSS and conducted QA testing to ensure cross-browser performance and accessibility. Trained team members in UI/UX best practices and debugging techniques to foster collaborative development.

Web Designer at Okay Official

November 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Developed responsive web applications, ensuring consistent branding across desk top, tablet, and mobile devices. Integrated monetization and SEO strategies, driving significant traffic and revenue growth through optimized content and graphics.