Work

This is a quick overview of the last fifteen years of my career.

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2024
    Workleap Technologies
    Senior Full-Stack Web Developer

    Montréal based, Workleap develops employee and digital experience software for more than 20K businesses in 110 countries around the world.

    I was the lead developer of the Workleap digital experience team. My team and I were responsible for developing and maintaining the company’s websites. Most of my time was spent enabling marketing campaigns, optimizing our websites, redesigning websites, migrating websites, analytics integrations, and coding WordPress web components.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provided oversight for three developers on the digital experience team responsible for developing, maintaining and optimizing clients’ websites:
    • Developed and maintained dozens of web components shared between websites.
    • Defined coding methodologies, rules, and good practices.
    • Acted as the technical resource expert for SEO, analytics, and PPC integrations.
    • Monitored website wellness regarding page load speed, Web Vitals, and accessibility.
    • Maintained the marketing flows for CRM integrations.
    • Acted as the principal contact for external teams’ technical questions.
    • Performed detailed code reviews as required.
    • Analyzed and implemented appropriate human resources requirements for various technical projects.
  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2019
    Freelancer Web Developer
    One-man army

    As a freelancer, I did dozens of custom WordPress themes and plugins. I also have seen my share of Shopify sites. Most of my time was booked by web agencies or consultants many months in advance. My success as a freelancer can be summed up by my reliability to deliver on time.

    Responsibilities:

    • Collaborated on several web development projects with clients including Akufen, SidLee, MXO, GSoft, and the MGM e-sport division.
    • Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins for sale on Themeforest.net.
    • Provided technical support to clients as required.

    Highlights:

    • Created a custom Shopify theme and successfully migrated the Agatha Boutique website from Woocomerce to Shopify Plus.
    • Collaborated with ShareGate to rebuild their website in record time.
    • Had two WordPress developed themes listed on Themeforest.net.
  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2014
    Web Agencies
    Web developer

    Between 2008 and 2014, I worked as a web developer for many web agencies in Montreal, starting with Vortex Solutions, then MXO, and finally Activis, where I got my first lead developer role.