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Frontend DeveloperAccessibility Engineer

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Responsive DesignAccessibilityTesting

Frontend developer specializing in building responsive, accessible component designs. Former Shopify engineer & GitLab MVP nominee.

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40%reduced nav depth in shopify.dev docs
200+API endpoints consolidated
80%+A11y test coverage - GitLab UI
50%feedback submission rate improved
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Technical Skills

Frontend

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • TailwindCSS
  • NextJS

Backend

  • NodeJS
  • Express
  • Python
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs

Databases

  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQLAlchemy

Testing & Tools

  • Jest
  • Cypress
  • Storybook
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Git
  • GitHub

Accessibility

  • WCAG
  • ARIA
  • Semantic HTML
  • axe-core

Design

  • Figma
  • Design Systems
  • Component Design
02

Experience

GitLab

Open Source Contributor

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

Remote

MVP Nominee - Rel. 173rd - April HackathonLevel 3 Contributor
  • Implemented an end-to-end accessibility test suite using Cypress and axe-core for GitLab's UI component library, achieving 80%+ component coverage and surfacing 30+ previously undocumented WCAG violations.
  • Documented and reported 5+ accessibility gaps in GitLab's BootstrapVue-based UI component library.
  • Placed third in GitLab's April Hackathon, competing against 50+ contributors globally.
  • Nominated for GitLab MVP during release 17.

Shopify

Frontend Developer

May 2022 - May 2023

Remote

  • Redesigned the Liquid References documentation site using React and TypeScript, reducing average page navigation depth by 40% and improving content discoverability for 10,000+ developer users.
  • Built new REST API references and webhooks event topics section, consolidating 200+ API endpoints into a structured, searchable interface — reducing developer support tickets related to API discovery by 25%.
  • Built reusable component templates and automated documentation pipelines for the UI References project (Hydrogen React, Checkout UI Extensions), reducing manual documentation effort and accelerating onboarding company-wide.

Shopify

Intern

Sept 2021 - May 2022

Remote

  • Engineered WCAG 2.1-compliant feedback components in React, increasing user feedback submission rates by 50% across Shopify's developer documentation platform.
  • Refactored GraphQL Storefront and Admin API reference pages, reducing code duplication by ~30% and improving page rendering performance by 10%, enabling teams to ship updates 2× faster.

Formation

Software Engineering Fellow

Sept 2020 - June 2021

Remote

  • Leveled up skills in frontend development through hands-on projects and mentorship by experienced engineers from FAANG companies
  • Engineered modern features including pagination, loading states and infinite scrolling.
  • Enhanced React and JavaScript ES6 skills through technical take home challenges, pair-programming and code reviews with mentors.

Bit Project

Open Source Contributor

Mar 2020 - June 2020

Remote

  • Implemented new API routes to support frontend functionality to fetch the organization's articles, member promotion and removal features.
  • Collaborated with frontend developers to integrate new features and discuss new goals for the organization's web platform.
  • Handled issues to improve user login functionality for the organization's STEM learning platform.
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Projects

The Shoppies: Movie Nomination

Challenge

Create a movie nomination site where users can search for movies and nominate their favorites for an awards-style event.

Solution

Built a responsive fullstack application that allows users to search for movies ro nominate their favorite films. Implemented state management to track nominations and ensure users cannot nominate more than five movies, loading states for API requests, visual indicators for nomination limits, error handling for missing movie posters, pagination, and failed API requests.
  • ReactJS
  • React Router
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • HTML5
  • OMDB API
  • Express
  • NodeJS

Seapot Redesign

Challenge

Navigating the existing Seapot restaurant website was difficult due to outdated design patterns and difficulties reading content on smaller screens.

Solution

Revamped the Seapot restaurant website to improve user experience, responsive design, and modern UI patterns. Implemented with a mobile-first approach to ensure an inclusive experience for all users.
  • ReactJS
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • HTML5

Crunchyroll Dark Mode

Challenge

Crunchyroll did not offer a dark mode option, which made it difficult for users to watch content in low-light environments without straining their eyes.

Solution

Implemented a dark mode version for the Crunchyroll website with additional design customizations for the home, video player and store pages to improve user experience.
  • JavaScript
  • CSS3
  • SASS
  • HTML5