Steven Zimmer
Full stack web developer specializing in modern web technologies, growth marketing, technical SEO, and CMS platforms, and excelling in dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Web Dev Toolbox
Frontend
HTML/CSS
Vanilla JavaScript
TypeScript
React
jQuery
Redux
Zustand
Gutenberg Blocks
HubL
Liquid
Tailwind CSS
PostCSS
Framer Motion
Backend
Node JS
Next JS
Remix
PHP
Laravel
Gatsby
AWS
Prisma ORM
NoSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
GraphQL
REST APIs
MongoDB
Technical SEO
Tools
Webpack
Git
Command Line
GitHub
Vite
Okta
ElasticSearch
Statsig
Optimizely
Microsoft Clarity
Hotjar
LaunchDarkly
Zapier
Stripe
Firebase
Clerk
Auth0
CMS
WordPress
HubSpot
Sanity
Strapi
Contentful
Webflow
Statamic
Marketing
Hubspot
Marketo
Pardot
Salesforce
Mailchimp
MJML
Email Templates
Landing Pages
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Search Console
UI Design
Figma
Adobe
Sketch
Recent Freelance Work
Benji Bakes E-Commerce Website Development
- Engineered the Benji Bakes website using React and Next.js, creating a responsive and intuitive user interface for a seamless online shopping experience.
- Integrated Stripe for a secure end-to-end checkout process, implemented Nodemailer for efficient email communications and order confirmations, and utilized Zustand for robust state management throughout the site.
Loom and Atlassian Integration and Market Strategy Execution
- Technical lead on the integration of Loom's brand with the Atlassian product suite, ensuring compliance with acquisition terms and seamless incorporation.
- Collaborated with outreach team to optimize launch activities and market penetration of the go-to-market strategy for 'Loom for AI'.
- Enhanced CMS functionality by developing self-service components for content managers using Sanity CMS and streamlining the content publishing processes.
Shopify Rebuild Boosts Revenue and Site Performance
- In collaboration with design, led the development of the website rebuild to create high-performance pages that showcase products and align with brand identity.
- Utilized Shopify API, Shopify CLI, and Liquid templating language to build a flexible, scalable, and user-friendly e-commerce platform, enhancing customer experience and online presence.
Enhanced HubSpot CMS with Self-Service Drag-and-Drop Features
- Pioneered the development of self-service components within the HubSpot CMS, employing HubL, HTML, CSS, and advanced Vanilla JavaScript for a customizable drag-and-drop editing experience.
- Worked in tandem with the design team to ensure the website adhered to the brand's design system and collaborated on URL structure re-architecture for optimal SEO performance.
Scalable Web Infrastructure & Reusable Components
- Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop a scalable and high-performance web infrastructure, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience across platforms.
- Built a library of reusable components and templates, streamlining future development efforts for both web and email content creators.
HubSpot CMS Rebuild to Enhance Brand Visibility
- Rebuilt the company website on the HubSpot CMS platform, aligning with comprehensive rebranding efforts to enhance brand visibility and go-to-market initiatives.
- Oversaw the development of web and email projects, assuming responsibility for technical marketing strategies and execution to drive engagement and conversion.
Shopify Rebuild Boosts Revenue and Site Performance
- In collaboration with design, led the development of the website rebuild to create high-performance pages that showcase products and align with brand identity.
- Utilized Shopify API, Shopify CLI, and Liquid templating language to build a flexible, scalable, and user-friendly e-commerce platform, enhancing customer experience and online presence.
Unified WordPress Migration Boosts SEO and UX
- Orchestrated a complex migration project consolidating multiple web properties from diverse CMS platforms (Webflow, Drupal) into a single, unified WordPress instance.
- Led strategic planning and execution to ensure seamless integration, including the unification of URL structures for enhanced navigability and SEO optimization.
- Meticulous attention to detail in data mapping, content restructuring, and ensuring functionality and design consistency across the consolidated platform, resulting in a cohesive web presence that improved user experience, site management efficiency, and overall digital brand coherence.
WordPress Optimization Spurs Traffic and Revenue
- Spearheaded performance optimization initiatives for a WordPress-based affiliate website, implementing advanced caching, image optimization, and database optimization techniques.
- These efforts significantly reduced page load times, improved search engine rankings, and enhanced user engagement metrics, driving increased traffic and affiliate revenue.
- The project also required customizing WordPress themes and plugins to streamline content delivery and user interactions, ensuring a seamless and fast browsing experience for all users.
Modern Website with React, Next.js, AWS, and Headless CMS
- Developed a modern, visually appealing company website utilizing React, Next.js, and a headless CMS architecture for dynamic content management.
- Employed AWS S3, Amplify, and Cloudfront for efficient hosting and delivery of static assets, ensuring optimal site performance.
- Integrated Framer Motion to craft a seamless and interactive user experience, elevating the site's engagement level.
WordPress Rebuild Aligns with Strategic Rebrand
- Directed the rebuild of the company's website with WordPress CMS and a custom Gutenberg block theme, complementing a strategic rebranding effort.
- Served as the technical lead for go-to-market strategies, driving the alignment of technical and marketing efforts for product launches.
- Overhauled email automation processes and created user-friendly templates, streamlining marketing communications and engagement.
Front-End Web Development Course Leadership
- Led a comprehensive 12-week course on front-end web development, equipping students with current industry practices and technologies.
- Provided students with individualized technical support and constructive feedback, enhancing their learning outcomes and performance.
Website Optimization and Security Enhancement
- Enhanced website performance and conducted technical SEO optimizations, significantly improving search visibility and user experience.
- Identified and eradicated a sophisticated spam link infection, restoring website integrity and safeguarding against future security threats.
Webflow to HubSpot CMS Migration and Rebrand
- Led the technical migration of the company website from Webflow to HubSpot CMS, facilitating content management and scalability.
- Served as the technical lead during rebranding initiatives, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand representation across digital assets.
Revamped Sign-Up and Activity Tracker Boosts Enrollment
- Spearheaded a strategic revamp of the student sign-up process, resulting in a 30% increase in enrollments due to improved user experience.
- Developed an innovative activity tracker to visualize student progress, boosting sprint completion rates by 15% through enhanced engagement and motivation.
Drupal Upgrade and Server Architecture Overhaul
- Managed Drupal upgrades from version 7 to 9, ensuring the website's technology stack was up-to-date and secure.
- Transitioned websites to a more robust server architecture, enhancing site reliability and performance.
- Integrated websites with Box and SAML authentication, improving user access management and security protocols.
Personal Projects
Certifications
HubSpot CMS for Developers
HubSpot CMS for Developers II: Best Practices
HubSpot SEO Certification
HubSpot SEO II Certification