Senior Front-End Developer
Resume:
David Churilla
Senior Front End Developer
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Veteran Web Developer with a deeply proven foundation delivering high-performance, user-centric digital solutions for major brands (including Toyota, Mattel, and Bank of America).
Expert in the modern Front End ecosystem, specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with deep experience in conversion optimization, integrating marketing analytics (Adobe/Google Analytics), and A/B testing (Optimizely). Proficient in Agile collaboration and high-stakes deployment. Currently focused on increasing full-stack capabilities via AWS cloud architecture and expanding into Python for API integration, ready to contribute as a strategic, autonomous IC. KEY QUALIFICATIONS
● Full Stack Modernization: Extensive professional history with mastery of the modern ecosystem (React, Next.js, TypeScript), currently expanding into AWS cloud architecture and Serverless deployment
● Optimization & Analytics: Experienced in the technical deployment and management of Adobe/Google Analytics and A/B testing platforms to enable data-driven optimization of content and user experience
● Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead and coordinate Agile development efforts across cross-functional teams, managing CI/CD stability and maintaining high code quality standards WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Consulting & Technical Advancement, Remote Full Stack Web Developer/Software Engineer 06/2023 – Present
● Modern Headless Development: Delivered robust solutions for clients, including migration of a high-stakes subscription forms to a Sanity CMS–powered Next.js platform, enabling direct marketing team customization and reducing technical debt
● Next-Gen Skill Ownership: Architected and deployed a personal portfolio site using the Next.js, TypeScript, and Sanity CMS headless stack, demonstrating command of modern architecture
● Backend & Cloud Expansion: Actively pursuing AWS Developer Associate Certification to enhance cloud architecture and serverless expertise; prototyping Python-based API integrations and D3.js data visualizations Pennymac, Westlake Village, California
Web Application Developer 06/2022 –06/2023
● Modernized multi-step mortgage loan portal using the React, Next.js, Node, and TypeScript stack, designing and implementing reusable component libraries for an application supporting over 2.1 million users
● Enforced high code quality standards by leading team code reviews and elevating unit test coverage to 90%+ using Jest and React Testing Library
● Designed and integrated new complex UI features, including AG Grid templates and microservices, to successfully roll out critical new sections within the consumer-facing mortgage portal
CONTACT
Playa Del Rey, California
********@*****.***
portfolio.davechurilla.com
linkedin.com/in/dave-churilla
TECHNICAL SKILLS
& TOOLS
Front-End Development:
• React
• Next.js
• Vue.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Sass
Web Architecture & Tools:
• Responsive Design
• Accessibility (WCAG/ADA)
• REST APIs
• GraphQL
• SQL/noSQL
• Webpack
• Git
• CMS (Sanity.io,
Contentful, WordPress)
Cloud & Back-End:
• AWS (Developer Associate
Certification in progress)
• Serverless Framework
• Node.js
• Python (API integrations,
AI/ML foundations)
Tracking & Analytics:
• Adobe Analytics
• Google Analytics
Testing & Quality Assurance:
• Jest
• React Testing Library
• Cypress
• ESLint
• Prettier
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts —
Graphic Design
East Lansing, Michigan
WORK EXPERIENCE (CON’T)
Contract Work Experience, Los Angeles, California
Coordinated with teams at 5 top Advertising and Marketing agencies with 50+ employees and and total of $100m+ annual revenue
Senior Web Developer 05/2017 – 06/2022
FOX Network, Century City, CA - A/B Testing, Optimizely
● Joined a team of 8 engineers to drive a 10-15% increase in consumer growth across FOX Networks by leveraging the Optimizely platform
● Deployed a real-time fix for the 2019 Pacquiao vs. Thurman fight, replacing missing call-to-action button on landing page which directly led to over
$75,000 in additional pay-per-view subscription purchases Campbell Ewald, Century City, CA - Vue.js, Vuex, SPA Development
● Partnered with a team of 12 to develop and integrate retirement estimate calculator single-page application for Protected Lifetime Income website
● Developed intuitive single-page interface “wizard” for users to input, save, and submit form data while advancing through less than 10 simple steps TVGla, Playa Vista, CA - Front End Development, Team Leadership
● Enhanced global exposure for two Oscar-nominated films by creating a reusable Vue.js template for the "For Your Consideration" websites
● Delivered both websites within a tight 6-week deadline, featuring intuitive design and functionality that led to 1,000+ daily unique visitors at launch FEDITC, St. Louis, MO (Remote) - Strategic Planning, Leadership
● Led team of 5 developers at FEDITC in rebuild strategy for US Air Force cargo shipping platform using the Vue.js framework
● Delivered a collaborative presentation for migration to a single-page application UI concept, leading to a unified vision among 15+ multi-discipline team members
RAPP Worldwide, Playa Vista, California
Associate Director of Digital Services 06/2006 –04/2017
● Led front-end development and deployment of scalable brand websites for clients including Toyota, Bank of America, Mattel, and AARP, collaborating across global teams to streamline Agile delivery by 25%
● Implemented full ADA compliance and WCAG standards across 100+ emails and landing pages to enhance accessibility for users with disabilities, improving the experience for ~20-25% of users
● Implemented and maintained Adobe Analytics (Omniture), Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager for client sites including Toyota, Mattel, and AARP
● Analyzed tracking data to identify performance trends and improve campaign effectiveness across multi-channel digital initiatives
● Planned 2-week sprints, coordinating development, testing, and launch prep with 20+ internal and offshore team members
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