I am a Frontend Developer with 4 years of experience building responsive, accessible web interfaces across SaaS and client projects. Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and React, I have a strong eye for design and UX principles. I founded MGWebcrafting to deliver websites for small to medium businesses. I have experience collaborating closely with designers and stakeholders in agile teams. My approach combines technical expertise with attention to user experience and design accuracy. I work with UI components from Figma designs to deliver accessible, cross-browser compatible websites optimized for SEO and performance. I am passionate about creating functional and beautiful web architectures aligned with client business goals.

Mark Gaffney

I am a Frontend Developer with 4 years of experience building responsive, accessible web interfaces across SaaS and client projects. Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and React, I have a strong eye for design and UX principles. I founded MGWebcrafting to deliver websites for small to medium businesses. I have experience collaborating closely with designers and stakeholders in agile teams. My approach combines technical expertise with attention to user experience and design accuracy. I work with UI components from Figma designs to deliver accessible, cross-browser compatible websites optimized for SEO and performance. I am passionate about creating functional and beautiful web architectures aligned with client business goals.

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I am a Frontend Developer with 4 years of experience building responsive, accessible web interfaces across SaaS and client projects. Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and React, I have a strong eye for design and UX principles. I founded MGWebcrafting to deliver websites for small to medium businesses. I have experience collaborating closely with designers and stakeholders in agile teams.

My approach combines technical expertise with attention to user experience and design accuracy. I work with UI components from Figma designs to deliver accessible, cross-browser compatible websites optimized for SEO and performance. I am passionate about creating functional and beautiful web architectures aligned with client business goals.

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Work Experience

Website Designer at MGWebcrafting
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and WordPress ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile-first performance. Implemented UI components based on Figma designs and wireframes while maintaining visual accuracy and accessibility. Translated client business goals into functional frontend architecture optimizing layout, navigation, and call-to-action placement. Delivered full design lifecycle from discovery to deployment, maintaining stakeholder communication and project timelines using agile workflows. Integrated SEO techniques and Google Analytics to improve site performance and user engagement metrics. Collaborated directly with clients and content creators to ensure consistent brand presentation and UX best practices across pages. Implemented SEO best practices, optimizing website structures and content to improve search engine rankings and drive organic traffic.
Software Engineer at IBM
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
Developed and debugged software features across a SaaS architecture using Java, Object Oriented Programming Principles, and internal UI libraries. Designed and refactored RESTful APIs and PostgreSQL database schemas to optimize performance and data integrity. Participated in agile sprint planning and collaborated closely with product managers to define feature requirements. Ensured clean and collaborative source code management across teams using Git. Contributed to cross-functional team discussions involving UX handoff and agile delivery of features. Maintained CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Jenkins. Followed test-driven development practices using JUnit to maintain robust unit test coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Science at National College of Ireland
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) First Class Honours
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
Merit in FETAC Level 5 Games Design course at Dorset College
January 1, 2014 - August 13, 2025
Google Developer Challenge Scholarship from Udacity
January 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

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