Hey there, I'm Luke!
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As an experienced frontend software engineer, my drive in crafting sleek, intuitive experiences is matched only by my lifelong passion for learning. I eagerly (and carefully!) embrace my industry's latest trends and tools, constantly seeking new knowledge to broaden my impact. In essence, I am a curious adventurer on a never-ending journey of professional and personal growth, ready to explore new horizons ~ 🌊 ⛵️

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Experience

Software Engineer

Dapper Labs

Enhanced the digital experience for Flow blockchain's leading crypto wallet and played an early role in creating a dynamic, consumer-facing gaming experience. I also had the opportunity to architect the frontend for a new developer portal. My work significantly contributed to improving platform usability, scalability, and peformance, while fostering an engaging developer community.

TypeScript
React
Next.js
GraphQL

UI Engineer II

Kelley Blue Book

Migrated a legacy JavaScript & .NET monolith to a microservices-based architecture on AWS leveraging React, Node.js, and .NET. I collaborated with UX teams to create a front-end design system and a shared component library. Regularly checking in on performance monitoring tools like New Relic and AWS CloudWatch was vital in optimizing system resources and ensuring peak performance.

JavaScript
React
Node.js
GraphQL
.NET
HTML
CSS

Developer

GemFind

Led the end-to-end development of over two dozen e-commerce solutions, focusing on improving online sales and user experience for jewelry retailers. To shave off new project setup time, I created a custom WordPress child theme generator using Node.js, and Sass.

JavaScript
Node.js
Sass
WordPress
WooCommerce
HTML
CSS

Developer/IT Consultant

RKTech.co

Consulting gig that demanded a versatile skill set, adapting to varied client needs. Implemented a range of technical improvements, such as improving SEO, setting up development environments, or integration of client sales data with marketing platforms.

JavaScript
Web Performance
SEO
WordPress
HTML
CSS