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I transitioned into technology through a Computer Programming apprenticeship, which I completed with Distinction, after earning a degree in Psychology. As a frontend developer at Expedia, I collaborate with product managers and engineers across multiple locations to ship features and improvements for Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com across web and mobile. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to design robust UI, write clean code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js and React, and consistently aim to improve conversion rate optimisation. A passion for learning and cross-team collaboration has driven me to lead multivariate testing initiatives, integrate third-party tools such as Cash App into booking flows, and deliver solutions that significantly impact revenue. I value delivering high-quality experiences, documenting work clearly, and supporting teammates with knowledge transfer.…I transitioned into technology through a Computer Programming apprenticeship, which I completed with Distinction, after earning a degree in Psychology. As a frontend developer at Expedia, I collaborate with product managers and engineers across multiple locations to ship features and improvements for Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com across web and mobile. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to design robust UI, write clean code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js and React, and consistently aim to improve conversion rate optimisation. A passion for learning and cross-team collaboration has driven me to lead multivariate testing initiatives, integrate third-party tools such as Cash App into booking flows, and deliver solutions that significantly impact revenue. I value delivering high-quality experiences, documenting work clearly, and supporting teammates with knowledge transfer.

Steve Johnstone

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

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I transitioned into technology through a Computer Programming apprenticeship, which I completed with Distinction, after earning a degree in Psychology. As a frontend developer at Expedia, I collaborate with product managers and engineers across multiple locations to ship features and improvements for Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com across web and mobile. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to design robust UI, write clean code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js and React, and consistently aim to improve conversion rate optimisation. A passion for learning and cross-team collaboration has driven me to lead multivariate testing initiatives, integrate third-party tools such as Cash App into booking flows, and deliver solutions that significantly impact revenue. I value delivering high-quality experiences, documenting work clearly, and supporting teammates with knowledge transfer.…I transitioned into technology through a Computer Programming apprenticeship, which I completed with Distinction, after earning a degree in Psychology. As a frontend developer at Expedia, I collaborate with product managers and engineers across multiple locations to ship features and improvements for Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com across web and mobile. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to design robust UI, write clean code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js and React, and consistently aim to improve conversion rate optimisation. A passion for learning and cross-team collaboration has driven me to lead multivariate testing initiatives, integrate third-party tools such as Cash App into booking flows, and deliver solutions that significantly impact revenue. I value delivering high-quality experiences, documenting work clearly, and supporting teammates with knowledge transfer.

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I transitioned into technology through a Computer Programming apprenticeship, which I completed with Distinction, after earning a degree in Psychology. As a frontend developer at Expedia, I collaborate with product managers and engineers across multiple locations to ship features and improvements for Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com across web and mobile. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to design robust UI, write clean code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js and React, and consistently aim to improve conversion rate optimisation.

A passion for learning and cross-team collaboration has driven me to lead multivariate testing initiatives, integrate third-party tools such as Cash App into booking flows, and deliver solutions that significantly impact revenue. I value delivering high-quality experiences, documenting work clearly, and supporting teammates with knowledge transfer.

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Work Experience

Frontend Developer II at Expedia.com Ltd

March 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025

Part of an agile team delivering features and improvements to the booking experiences across Hotels.com, Expedia.com and VRBO.com websites and mobile apps. Worked with product managers, developers and scrum masters to implement high-quality solutions, design multivariate tests to improve UI and conversion rates, and integrate third-party tools such as CashApp into the booking form. Played a key role in establishing a team focused on conversion rate optimization and repeatedly over-achieved targets.

Senior Trust and Security Specialist at Expedia.com Ltd

September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2019

Reviewed and investigated adverts, accounts and communications for suspicious, substandard, or fraudulent activity. Suggested new policies to enhance team effectiveness and reduce risk. Regularly reported bugs and feature requests, trained new team members on fraud detection systems and inquiry management tools.

Data Consultant at Telstra Group Ltd

March 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010

Provisioned and modified a range of data and voice products to ensure smooth delivery for Australia’s largest telecommunications company.

Case Consultant at Title Research Ltd

April 1, 2005 - November 1, 2008

Managed a large caseload for a probate genealogist, using problem-solving and creative thinking to progress research, develop family trees and locate beneficiaries for wills. Achieved annual target for cases closed during the first year after training.

Marketing Executive at Priory Group Ltd

January 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004

Designed, wrote and edited promotional material for a private psychiatric hospital and collaborated with the Marketing Manager to organise events, including a 100-person seminar for the hospital's 20th anniversary.

Publications Administrator at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

March 1, 2001 - November 1, 2002

Proofreading and editing articles and promotional material for a government department, including background research and drafting new articles for publication.