Front-End Web Developer and Designer

Dave Carrano

Shelton, Connecticut *************@*****.*** 203-***-****

Portfolio: mantisdigitalmedia.com

Professional Summary

Front-end web developer and digital designer with experience building fast, modern, SEO-focused websites and digital experiences for businesses and agencies. Skilled in static site generation, responsive front-end development, performance optimization, and modern deployment workflows using Eleventy, Git, GitHub, and Netlify. Experienced collaborating in agency environments while also independently managing projects from concept and design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. Strong eye for visual design, usability, and clean user-focused experiences, with a background that combines development, creative problem solving, and digital illustration.

Technical Skills

HTML5 / CSS3 JavaScript

Responsive Web Design Eleventy (11ty)

Static Site Generators Netlify

Git / GitHub VS Code / Cursor

WordPress Development PHP (working knowledge)

SEO Best Practices Performance Optimization

Accessibility & Mobile Optimization Website Deployment & Hosting Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator UI / UX Design

JSON-LD Structured Data Website Maintenance & Content Updates Professional Experience

Founder & Web Developer

Mantis Digital Media — Connecticut 2024 – Present

• Built and managed modern business websites using Eleventy, Netlify, GitHub, and responsive front-end development workflows.

• Designed and developed custom websites for contractors, small businesses, and local service companies with a focus on speed, SEO, usability, and mobile performance.

• Managed full project lifecycle including planning, design, development, deployment, optimization, and client support.

• Implemented structured SEO improvements including metadata optimization, schema markup, and AI-friendly website structure.

• Maintained version-controlled workflows using Git and GitHub for project organization and deployment management.

• Created custom layouts, landing pages, and UI elements focused on lead generation and conversion. Web Developer

Adams & Knight — Avon, Connecticut September 2022 – September 2024

• Developed and maintained WordPress websites for regional and national clients in a collaborative agency environment.

• Built responsive front-end layouts and custom page structures using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress tooling.

• Assisted with website updates, content integration, mobile optimization, and performance improvements across multiple client projects.

• Collaborated with designers, marketers, and project managers to deliver production-ready websites and digital campaigns.

• Performed troubleshooting, layout fixes, QA testing, and cross-browser compatibility updates. Additional Strengths

• Strong visual design and creative background

• Ability to manage projects independently

• Fast learner with adaptable workflows

• Experience balancing technical development with user experience and branding

• Excellent problem-solving and self-direction

Education

Coursework and independent study in web development, digital design, illustration, and visual communication.

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