Pete D. - Senior Frontend Engineer

I cut BigTen.org load times by 50% and memory usage by 57% while serving millions of sports fans. I build performant, accessible React/Next.js applications that deliver measurable business outcomes.

My background in live event production (coordinating technical operations for Electric Forest, Riot Fest, and other major festivals) shaped how I approach software: systematic problem-solving, attention to detail, and delivering under pressure. This makes me particularly effective for companies in events, entertainment, and media.

What I Deliver

Performance at Scale

• Cut BigTen.org load times by 50%, page size by 20%, and memory usage by 57% through state optimization and architecture redesign
• Established performance monitoring and budgets to prevent regressions
• Built frontend architecture serving millions of pageviews during peak sports events

Scalable Architecture

• Architected monorepo powering multiple high-traffic sports media sites (BigTen.org, SoConSports.com) from a shared Next.js/React codebase
• Built component libraries that reduced code duplication and accelerated feature development across teams
• Integrated WebSocket-based real-time features for live scores and game updates

User Engagement

• Increased return visits by 90% at Equinix through 40+ reusable CMS components and 8 optimized page templates
• Implemented WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across enterprise sites
• Created progressive enhancement patterns ensuring functionality across devices and connection speeds

Technical Leadership

• Led frontend architecture decisions for sports media platform used by millions
• Product Owner experience bridging design, engineering, and business stakeholders
• Mentored junior developers through code review and technical guidance

Stack

React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Jest, Cypress, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, GitHub Actions, Strapi, Contentstack, AEM, Payload

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