I am a Lead Full-Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience building and customizing high-performing ecommerce stores for international DTC brands. I specialize in Shopify theme development, Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Shopify APIs, and third-party app integrations. I thrive in client-facing environments with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions and owning the delivery process. I have a track record of performance optimization and UX improvements, developing scalable Shopify themes with reusable components, integrating apps for payments, analytics, and marketing, and collaborating closely with design and marketing teams to drive engagement and conversions across multiple ecommerce projects.

Armando Fuentes

I am a Lead Full-Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience building and customizing high-performing ecommerce stores for international DTC brands. I specialize in Shopify theme development, Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Shopify APIs, and third-party app integrations. I thrive in client-facing environments with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions and owning the delivery process. I have a track record of performance optimization and UX improvements, developing scalable Shopify themes with reusable components, integrating apps for payments, analytics, and marketing, and collaborating closely with design and marketing teams to drive engagement and conversions across multiple ecommerce projects.

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I am a Lead Full-Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience building and customizing high-performing ecommerce stores for international DTC brands. I specialize in Shopify theme development, Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Shopify APIs, and third-party app integrations. I thrive in client-facing environments with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions and owning the delivery process.

I have a track record of performance optimization and UX improvements, developing scalable Shopify themes with reusable components, integrating apps for payments, analytics, and marketing, and collaborating closely with design and marketing teams to drive engagement and conversions across multiple ecommerce projects.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Shopify & WordPress Developer at Level 8
March 1, 2022 - Present
Lead development of Shopify Plus and WordPress DTC storefronts with focus on scalability, conversion optimization, and performance. Build and maintain custom Shopify themes, private apps, and plugins using Liquid, PHP, REST APIs, and PostgreSQL-backed services. Develop headless Shopify storefronts using React, Next.js, and Shopify Hydrogen to deliver high-performance user experiences. Integrate Shopify Admin API, Storefront API, and webhooks to support advanced e-commerce functionality and automation workflows. Implement analytics tracking, A/B testing frameworks, and checkout optimization to improve conversion rates. Manage large product catalogs including variants, promotions, pricing updates, and multi-store inventory synchronization. Build SSR-enabled React/Next.js components to improve SEO and page load times. Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and maintain high engineering standards across deployments.
Senior Shopify Engineer at Streamily.com
July 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Built and customized Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts for consumer brands and ecommerce platforms. Built internal dashboards and admin tools using Angular; integrated with Shopify APIs. Implemented third-party integrations with Google Analytics, Klaviyo, and marketing automation tools. Worked with MongoDB and PostgreSQL for data storage and analytics.
Software Engineer at Blue Switch
May 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Built and maintained Shopify and WordPress ecommerce websites for small and mid-size businesses. Converted Figma and PSD designs to responsive, production-ready storefronts. Implemented JavaScript features, third-party API integrations, and cross-browser debugging solutions. Supported Shopify admin operations including product uploads, inventory tracking, and merchandising updates.
Lead Full-Stack Developer at CMS & Platforms (Shopify, WordPress, WooCommerce)
March 1, 2022 - Present
Built and customized Shopify Plus stores, WordPress and WooCommerce solutions, focusing on scalable, reusable theme components, performance optimizations, UX improvements, and integration with Shopify APIs and third-party apps. Led front-end and back-end work, implemented UX improvements, and collaborated with design/marketing; maintained ongoing maintenance and QA across multiple ecommerce projects.
Senior Software Engineer at Streamily.com
July 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Developed and maintained Shopify and WooCommerce stores for DTC brands and consumer platforms. Built responsive UI components focused on usability, engagement, and conversion. Integrated Shopify APIs and third-party apps for payments, analytics, and marketing automation. Created landing pages and product/campaign pages aligned with marketing and business goals. Troubleshooted and resolved frontend, backend, and Shopify theme issues across production environments. Collaborated closely with design and marketing teams to implement UX improvements and new features. Supported ongoing maintenance, QA, and deployment processes across multiple ecommerce projects.
Software Engineer at BlueSwitch
May 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Built Shopify and WordPress ecommerce storefronts using Liquid, PHP, HTML, and CSS. Customized Shopify themes, integrated apps, and implemented UX-focused improvements; ensured performance, responsive UI, and cross-browser compatibility. Worked with third-party apps and APIs for payments/analytics and maintained sites across production environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at New York University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor of Science at University of Houston
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Shopify Plus Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Shopify App Developer Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
A/B Testing & Conversion Rate Optimization Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Google UX Design Professional Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Accessibility & Inclusive Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Shopify Plus Expert Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Accessibility Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
A/B Testing & Conversion Rate Optimization Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment