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I am a Technical Lead and Front-End Architect with 15+ years of delivering scalable digital platforms across enterprise, agency, and eCommerce environments. I specialize in Shopify ecosystems, front-end development, UX-driven optimization, and analytics to drive conversion and growth. I'm expanding into AI and automation, applying modern AI tools to improve development workflows, enhance user experiences, and build more efficient digital products. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning technical decisions with business goals, and delivering measurable results.…I am a Technical Lead and Front-End Architect with 15+ years of delivering scalable digital platforms across enterprise, agency, and eCommerce environments. I specialize in Shopify ecosystems, front-end development, UX-driven optimization, and analytics to drive conversion and growth. I'm expanding into AI and automation, applying modern AI tools to improve development workflows, enhance user experiences, and build more efficient digital products. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning technical decisions with business goals, and delivering measurable results.

Wesley Sharman

Web Developer, eCommerce Developer, Front-End Developer, +7

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I am a Technical Lead and Front-End Architect with 15+ years of delivering scalable digital platforms across enterprise, agency, and eCommerce environments. I specialize in Shopify ecosystems, front-end development, UX-driven optimization, and analytics to drive conversion and growth. I'm expanding into AI and automation, applying modern AI tools to improve development workflows, enhance user experiences, and build more efficient digital products. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning technical decisions with business goals, and delivering measurable results.…I am a Technical Lead and Front-End Architect with 15+ years of delivering scalable digital platforms across enterprise, agency, and eCommerce environments. I specialize in Shopify ecosystems, front-end development, UX-driven optimization, and analytics to drive conversion and growth. I'm expanding into AI and automation, applying modern AI tools to improve development workflows, enhance user experiences, and build more efficient digital products. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning technical decisions with business goals, and delivering measurable results.

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I am a Technical Lead and Front-End Architect with 15+ years of delivering scalable digital platforms across enterprise, agency, and eCommerce environments. I specialize in Shopify ecosystems, front-end development, UX-driven optimization, and analytics to drive conversion and growth.

I’m expanding into AI and automation, applying modern AI tools to improve development workflows, enhance user experiences, and build more efficient digital products. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning technical decisions with business goals, and delivering measurable results.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Technical Director at Awaken Solutions

January 1, 2025 - Present

Leading Shopify and eCommerce development with focus on performance and AI-driven workflows.

Senior Front-End Developer at Dubai Electronic Security Center

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Delivered scalable enterprise platforms and improved development efficiency.

Founder at Awaken Solutions

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Founded Awaken Solutions and led full lifecycle development, delivering 40+ Shopify builds.

Senior Developer at FinWiz Consulting

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Delivered 80+ projects and supported backend integrations.

Head of Development at Various / N/A

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Managed teams and delivered 40+ digital projects.

AI Integration Specialist / Technical Director at Awaken Solutions

January 1, 2025 - Present

Leading technical strategy and delivery of web and eCommerce solutions across multiple client accounts; driving performance, conversion, and development efficiency through AI-assisted tooling; managing client relationships and project outcomes.

Senior Front-End Developer / IT Consultant (Full-Time) at Dubai Electronic Security Center

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Led development across multiple projects, delivering high-performance web platforms and cybersecurity-focused sites; introduced automation and efficiency improvements; collaborated with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

Founder / Technical Director (Business Owner) at Awaken Solutions

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Founded and managed a digital agency delivering web, SEO, and eCommerce solutions; oversaw full project lifecycles, client management, and ongoing optimisation; built long-term client relationships.

Senior Front-End Developer (Contract / Remote) at FinWiz Consulting - Australia

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Developed front-end solutions and supported backend system integration for CMS-driven projects; delivered 80+ client casino projects; focused on performance and reliability.

Head of Development / Business Lead at SSA / RebootLab / ThinkDigital – Johannesburg

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Led multidisciplinary teams delivering web and digital solutions; managed client relationships and project delivery; oversaw development strategy and technical leadership.

Digital Developer / Designer at Ogilvy & Mather – Johannesburg

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Delivered digital campaigns and web solutions for major brands; collaborated with marketing and creative teams to execute high-impact digital work.

Digital Developer / Designer at Virtuosa – Johannesburg

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Built and optimised websites for corporate clients; improved CMS usability and front-end performance; gained foundation in building custom PHP scripts for CMS themes and plugins.