I’m Matt Dennis, a Senior WordPress and Frontend Developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance websites for the US government, venture-backed startups, and publicly traded companies. I founded and scaled Orrbitt Creative Group to a 12-person team generating $2M in annual revenue before exiting, and today I continue to lead complex WordPress and frontend projects for clients who need clean, scalable, and compliant solutions. My recent work includes architecting a custom WordPress framework to modernize and migrate 400+ websites for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge strategy, design, and engineering. I don’t rely on builders—I develop custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and plugins tailored to each client’s needs. I’ve led teams, managed multi-million-dollar web programs, and delivered accessible, fast, and reliable sites under high-stakes conditions. If you need someone who can own the technical execution, guide the process, and deliver work that holds up under real-world scrutiny, I’m the partner you want.…

Matt Dennis

I’m Matt Dennis, a Senior WordPress and Frontend Developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance websites for the US government, venture-backed startups, and publicly traded companies. I founded and scaled Orrbitt Creative Group to a 12-person team generating $2M in annual revenue before exiting, and today I continue to lead complex WordPress and frontend projects for clients who need clean, scalable, and compliant solutions. My recent work includes architecting a custom WordPress framework to modernize and migrate 400+ websites for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge strategy, design, and engineering. I don’t rely on builders—I develop custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and plugins tailored to each client’s needs. I’ve led teams, managed multi-million-dollar web programs, and delivered accessible, fast, and reliable sites under high-stakes conditions. If you need someone who can own the technical execution, guide the process, and deliver work that holds up under real-world scrutiny, I’m the partner you want.…

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I’m Matt Dennis, a Senior WordPress and Frontend Developer with 15+ years of experience building high-performance websites for the US government, venture-backed startups, and publicly traded companies.

I founded and scaled Orrbitt Creative Group to a 12-person team generating $2M in annual revenue before exiting, and today I continue to lead complex WordPress and frontend projects for clients who need clean, scalable, and compliant solutions. My recent work includes architecting a custom WordPress framework to modernize and migrate 400+ websites for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

What sets me apart is my ability to bridge strategy, design, and engineering. I don’t rely on builders—I develop custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and plugins tailored to each client’s needs. I’ve led teams, managed multi-million-dollar web programs, and delivered accessible, fast, and reliable sites under high-stakes conditions.

If you need someone who can own the technical execution, guide the process, and deliver work that holds up under real-world scrutiny, I’m the partner you want.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
GitHub
Expert
PHP
Expert
SVG
Expert
Docker
Expert
SEO
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior WordPress Developer at US Department of Veterans Affairs
July 31, 2024 - Present
- Architected a custom WordPress theme used to migrate and rebuild over 400 VA websites as part of a federal-wide modernization initiative - Engineered custom Gutenberg blocks and multi-block plugins using React for structured, reusable components; developed scalable WordPress solutions using native Block Editor architecture; led accessibility audits to meet Section 508 compliance; supported VA editors with training, documentation, permissions management, and troubleshooting; managed large-scale information architecture and navigation across subdomains and micro sites; provided senior-level engineering support and integration oversight across multiple federal teams; supported the Web Governance Board by ensuring new sites met quality and compliance standards.
Lead WordPress Developer at Venture Shape
June 1, 2021 - Present
Designed websites in Figma, XD and Sketch; developed headless websites using Astro.build, Tailwind, WordPress, and React; created WordPress sites including custom themes (no builders), Gutenberg blocks, and custom block plugins; implemented accessibility best practices; built animations (GSAP); led the design-to-deploy process with founders, studio director, and lead WordPress developer responsibilities.
Founder at Orrbitt Creative Group LLC
June 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Established LLC in 2016 and generated $75k in revenue from initial web design and development projects; scaled to a 12-person team with approximately 60% profit margin; designed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy including content calendar, social media, case studies, and regular site updates; fostered relationships with PR & IR professionals, C-suite executives, legal counsel, senior scientists, engineers, and corporate communications executives, resulting in a referral network that generated over $2M in annual revenue at exit.
Senior WordPress Developer at Weir/ Stewart
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025
Developed responsive user interfaces using WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; collaborated with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements; managed version control and deployment processes using GitHub, Docker, Circle CI and various hosting platforms with staging sites; optimized website performance and user experience through front-end techniques including lazy loading, image optimization, code refactoring, and Cloudinary transforms; conducted testing and debugging across modern browsers; implemented SEO best practices to improve search rankings and website traffic; managed WordPress databases and integrated third-party APIs; built client-ready themes using Advanced Custom Fields.
Senior WordPress Developer at Graphic Moxie
December 30, 2015 - September 23, 2025
Developed front-end and back-end website components for publicly-traded clients under tight deadlines; spearheaded adoption of Basecamp for project management, migrating projects and training staff; led adoption of local development with MAMP and task automation with Gulp; led GitHub-based version control, fostering improved collaboration and workflows; successfully implemented SVGs for logos and vector art, enriching the overall user experience; used Advanced Custom Fields to enhance client admin interfaces; leveraged website monitoring tools to optimize site speed and ensure exceptional user experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Finance and Banking at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Life Sciences
    paper Venture Shape

    Venture Shape is an advisory and web development agency helping biotech startups to maximize their potential to attract investors. I designed and built this website.

    It uses the Astro JavaScript framework and React.

    https://www.twine.net/signin