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Emili De los Santos

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Lead Web Developer with 8+ years of experience modernizing digital experiences using a frontend-heavy approach.

About

Lead Web Developer with 8+ years of experience modernizing digital experiences using a frontend-heavy approach. I specialize in architecting high-performance, enterprise-scale WordPress ecosystems and building custom Gutenberg blocks with React and TypeScript.

I’m known for improving editor workflows, optimizing performance and accessibility, and delivering scalable content solutions in Agile environments on high-traffic platforms. I also mentor teams and standardize engineering processes through documentation and SOPs.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Lead Web Developer · WebFXJan 2024 – Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Orchestrated technical support and mentorship for junior developers, improving deliverability standards and contributing to a 9.9 referral score. Authored training materials, SOPs, and documentation that reduced onboarding time and ensured alignment across the team. Engineered 25+ process improvements to improve delivery reliability and address technological challenges. Partnered with stakeholders to evaluate and integrate new tech stacks; spearheaded CI/CD enhancements that improved departmental performance by 10%.

Web Developer · WebFXJan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Built high-performance, pixel-perfect custom WordPress themes from scratch using Native Gutenberg (React), ACF, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Architected custom WordPress plugins to meet complex business requirements including event management systems, dynamic maps, and external API integrations. Delivered high-stakes projects in an international Agile/SCRUM environment across five time zones. Conducted site-speed audits and optimizations, achieving 20%+ increases in Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed scores for key clients.

Web Developer · IKEAApr 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs

Partnered with Marketing to deploy high-conversion landing pages, contributing to record-breaking 50M DOP revenue in a single day. Supported maintenance and optimization of IKEA's e-commerce for Puerto Rico, Spanish Islands, and the Dominican market. Collaborated on refactoring two legacy internal administration tools by introducing scalable architecture to streamline regional operations. Optimized and maintained IKEA Family digital platforms in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to ensure high availability and grow user acquisition and loyalty sign-ups.

Web Designer and Developer · Independent WorkJan 2015 – Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Web Designer and Developer · Fusion MultimediaOct 2014 – Jan 2015 · 4 mos

Education

Professional Trainer ISO Certification · INFOTEP2019
Certificate in Web JavaScript · Universidad APEC2018
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising · Universidad APEC2015 – 2018
Technical Degree in Multimedia · ITLA2012 – 2014

Certifications and awards

Professional Trainer ISO Certification2019 – 2026

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