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I'm a front-end developer with 20+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered websites for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. I have deep expertise in Drupal and WordPress ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, and component-driven UI development. I'm also a passionate accessibility advocate with hands-on WCAG testing experience, contributions to accessibility initiatives, and a commitment to educating teams on inclusive web practices. I enjoy partnering with designers and stakeholders to create engaging, performant experiences that work for everyone.…I'm a front-end developer with 20+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered websites for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. I have deep expertise in Drupal and WordPress ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, and component-driven UI development. I'm also a passionate accessibility advocate with hands-on WCAG testing experience, contributions to accessibility initiatives, and a commitment to educating teams on inclusive web practices. I enjoy partnering with designers and stakeholders to create engaging, performant experiences that work for everyone.

Melissa Piper

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

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I'm a front-end developer with 20+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered websites for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. I have deep expertise in Drupal and WordPress ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, and component-driven UI development. I'm also a passionate accessibility advocate with hands-on WCAG testing experience, contributions to accessibility initiatives, and a commitment to educating teams on inclusive web practices. I enjoy partnering with designers and stakeholders to create engaging, performant experiences that work for everyone.…I'm a front-end developer with 20+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered websites for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. I have deep expertise in Drupal and WordPress ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, and component-driven UI development. I'm also a passionate accessibility advocate with hands-on WCAG testing experience, contributions to accessibility initiatives, and a commitment to educating teams on inclusive web practices. I enjoy partnering with designers and stakeholders to create engaging, performant experiences that work for everyone.

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I’m a front-end developer with 20+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered websites for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients. I have deep expertise in Drupal and WordPress ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, and component-driven UI development.

I’m also a passionate accessibility advocate with hands-on WCAG testing experience, contributions to accessibility initiatives, and a commitment to educating teams on inclusive web practices. I enjoy partnering with designers and stakeholders to create engaging, performant experiences that work for everyone.

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Work Experience

Drupal Developer at Brunner

January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Maintained, upgraded, and supported Drupal and WordPress client websites, ensuring security, performance, and long-term stability across multiple client engagements; implemented and trouble-shot custom solutions to meet client requirements under tight deadlines; performed core, module, and plugin updates while mitigating risk and resolving upgrade-related issues; managed deployments across environments, ensuring stable and reliable releases; diagnosed and resolved front-end and CMS-related issues across multiple projects.

Website Content Developer at University of Pittsburgh

September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created and edited content for Pitt’s websites, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and up-to-date information; collaborated with stakeholders to maintain information and optimize content for search visibility.

UI Developer at Viget

April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Developed and maintained flexible, reusable UI components for a large-scale manufacturer’s website using Craft CMS; contributed to the organization’s WordPress starter repo and helped develop reusable WordPress components; participated in the company’s Accessibility Working Group; tested for WCAG compliance; wrote for the company blog and presented on accessibility topics.

Developer II at Sparkbox

September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Built design-system components using TypeScript, React, and Storybook for a Fortune 500 client; integrated Contentful CMS content into a decoupled React/Storybook architecture; maintained Drupal multisite environments and applied critical security and configuration updates; improved WordPress site performance by reducing JavaScript payloads and implementing essential path CSS; mentored apprentice developers and led lessons on accessible, semantic HTML experiences.

Front-End Developer / Contract Web Developer at Elliance

August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022

Developed and maintained the front-end of client websites, microsites, and landing pages, paying close attention to usability and accessibility; wrote semantic HTML and SASS/SCSS; updated functionality within Drupal templates using Twig, and updated modules using Composer; collaborated with designers to determine transitions/animations for landing pages and microsites.

Front-End Developer / Contract Web Developer at Elliance

October 1, 2024 - Present

Continue to develop front-end of client sites with attention to accessibility and usability; wrote semantic HTML and CSS; integrated content with headless CMS and maintained Drupal modules; collaborated with designers on transitions/animations and performance improvements.

Front-End Developer at Level Agency

August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018

Front-end development, collaborating with designers to implement interactive features and ensure accessible, responsive experiences.

Front-End Drupal Developer at Beyond Spots & Dots

May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017

Front-end development for Drupal and WordPress client websites, building accessible, responsive interfaces; wrote semantic HTML, CSS/SASS, Twig templates, and integrated with CMS back-ends.