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I’m a Front-end Developer with over 6 years of experience delivering impactful and user-focused web solutions. My background in design and the arts enables me to craft visually stunning and intuitive applications that prioritize user experience. I excel at leveraging diverse programming tools to simplify complex challenges, blending creativity and technology to exceed user expectations. As a freelance and team-driven professional, I partner with clients to translate ideas into accessible, high-performance experiences.…I’m a Front-end Developer with over 6 years of experience delivering impactful and user-focused web solutions. My background in design and the arts enables me to craft visually stunning and intuitive applications that prioritize user experience. I excel at leveraging diverse programming tools to simplify complex challenges, blending creativity and technology to exceed user expectations. As a freelance and team-driven professional, I partner with clients to translate ideas into accessible, high-performance experiences.

Yiyi Shao

Front-End Developer, Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, +3

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I’m a Front-end Developer with over 6 years of experience delivering impactful and user-focused web solutions. My background in design and the arts enables me to craft visually stunning and intuitive applications that prioritize user experience. I excel at leveraging diverse programming tools to simplify complex challenges, blending creativity and technology to exceed user expectations. As a freelance and team-driven professional, I partner with clients to translate ideas into accessible, high-performance experiences.…I’m a Front-end Developer with over 6 years of experience delivering impactful and user-focused web solutions. My background in design and the arts enables me to craft visually stunning and intuitive applications that prioritize user experience. I excel at leveraging diverse programming tools to simplify complex challenges, blending creativity and technology to exceed user expectations. As a freelance and team-driven professional, I partner with clients to translate ideas into accessible, high-performance experiences.

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I’m a Front-end Developer with over 6 years of experience delivering impactful and user-focused web solutions. My background in design and the arts enables me to craft visually stunning and intuitive applications that prioritize user experience.

I excel at leveraging diverse programming tools to simplify complex challenges, blending creativity and technology to exceed user expectations. As a freelance and team-driven professional, I partner with clients to translate ideas into accessible, high-performance experiences.

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English

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Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Freelance

January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Develop and maintain custom WordPress websites and React platforms for multiple clients, handling both front-end and back-end tasks including theme development, plugin customization, and server optimization. Guide clients through technical decisions, provide training, and deliver documentation to support long-term site sustainability and client independence. Continuously improve performance and accessibility standards, ensuring mobile responsiveness and compliance with AODA guidelines across all deliverables.

Front-end Developer at Art & Science

October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Contributed to the development and maintenance of websites on WordPress, Shopify, Apostrophe, and Laravel for over 15 clients, including leading select projects. Performed monthly health checks and supported AWS architecture to ensure consistent uptime and functionality. Built brand-new headless websites using Nuxt, Vue.js, and TailwindCSS, delivering projects that earned the Web Excellence Award and WP Engine Partner Award. Integrated and managed marketing tools including Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager, enhancing campaign tracking and analytics; earned Meta Marketing Developer certification, demonstrating expertise in implementation and troubleshooting. Optimized site performance by 20% and resolved accessibility issues, meeting WCAG and AODA standards, which improved user experience and client satisfaction.

Front-end Developer at Wapatah Centre for Indigenous Visual Knowledge

March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021

Led the front-end development of the Virtual Platform for Indigenous Art (VPIA) using React, Bootstrap, and NodeJS to build an interactive and accessible platform, improving engagement with Indigenous art and culture. Maintained and updated the lab's WordPress website, including content management through CMS, template customization, and feature updates; hosted weekly team meetings to ensure alignment with research initiatives and site functionality requirements. Accelerated platform development in user experience research and rapid prototyping, iterating on feedback to enhance usability and improve the overall user interface. Deployed scalable solutions on AWS, ensuring seamless platform performance, high reliability, and adaptability to growing user demands.