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Alejandro Perez
Web Developer
Accomplished Front-End Developer with a strong track record of innovation, currently supporting Firecrown's network of 30 transportation-focused sites, including Flyingmag.com, Boatingmag.com, and Trains.com. Specializing in managing high-traffic digital content, custom plugin development, API integrations for real-time data, and premium access functionalities. Proven expertise in web development, UX/UI design, and team leadership, consistently delivering impactful digital solutions.
Areas of Expertise
PHP
HTML
CSS
SASS
JavaScript
jQuery
WordPress
Advanced Custom Fields
React
GraphQL
Photoshop
Figma
Bitbucket
JIRA
SourceTree
GitHub
Asana
Technical Proficiency
Work Experience
Front-End Engineer
Firecrown
Integrated an internal plugin (Kserv) onto Freightwaves.com, enabling secure login functionality for premium content access
Developed a custom plugin for Flyingmag.com, PlaneandPilotmag.com, and AVweb.com integrating with the Aircraftforsale.com API to display aircraft listings within a React component
Revamped the Flight School page on Flyingmag.com, ensuring listings meet stakeholder requirements and improve user accessibility
Support and maintain all 30 sites under the Firecrown brand, some built as headless WordPress integrated with React
WordPress Developer
Kalmbach Media
Built the Trains Video platform (trains.com/vid) from design mockups into functional code, enhancing site interactivity
Spearheaded the redesign of outdated pages on trains.com, improving UX/UI for user satisfaction and engagement
Implemented major updates for ADA compliance and optimized site performance by refining code structures
Overhauled the WordPress categorization system, enhancing article page structure through refined categories and tags
Collaborated with marketing to develop the new e-commerce platform kalmbachmediastore.com
Customized the Kadence theme adding unique features to product pages to improve the shopping experience
Provided coaching and mentorship to WordPress developers and digital marketing team members
Leveraged Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence for project planning; performed code evaluations for security and standards
Senior Front-End Developer
Dealer Inspire
Developed and customized websites using Dealer Inspire's platform and WordPress with HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, PHP, and Bootstrap
Implemented and maintained responsive web designs ensuring adherence to standards-based development practices
Proactively identified and resolved inter-team dependency issues to maintain project momentum
Contributed to resource management, project assignments, risk assessments, and discovery phases for new projects
Facilitated cross-departmental communications to ensure user-friendly and client-focused websites
Leveraged Bitbucket, JIRA, Sourcetree, and Confluence for development project planning and execution
Guided and mentored junior developers, maintaining high-quality standards and fostering professional development
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Multimedia Design & Development
DeVry University • Chicago, IL
2012 — 2015
Projects & Contributions
Dealer Inspire
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