Noah Grubb
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Noah is a WordPress developer from Philadelphia, PA. Since 2012, he's been developing with WordPress and has built a variety of sites from blogs to custom eCommerce sites. Previously working for agencies, he's gained experience at an accelerated rate due to working on hundreds of sites, each with their own unique challenges.
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Experience
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Preferred Environment
Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), MacOS
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on is Seth Godin's blog. Seth decided to move his blog to WordPress and I was privileged to be apart of this exciting process.
Work Experience
Developer | Owner
Sailwind Digital
- Ran the day-to-day operations of a solo practice web development shop.
- Specialized in custom WordPress and front-end solutions.
- Managed projects with clients to ensure that timelines and expectations are met.
- Partnered with clients as a web strategy consultant and gave direction for digital marketing.
Instructor
University of Pennsylvania
- Taught a six-month, intensive boot camp program for full-stack web development. Students begin by learning the basics of HTML and finish by learning more modern technologies/frameworks in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js).
Application Developer
Engine Room Technology
- Created fully functional websites and applications for clients using WordPress, Drupal, and Laravel.
- Worked with project managers and clients to estimate work and create timelines—ensuring the timely delivery of work.
- Recognized as the team’s WordPress expert. Oversaw WordPress site builds and custom plugin development and advised the development team on best practices.
- Facilitated the move towards more sustainable Dev Ops—setting up a process for version control and local development.
- Led the development team as a client point of contact. Participated in many in-person client meetings, demos, and status calls.
Associate Lead Web Developer
WebpageFX
- Planned and developed responsive web solutions for clients ranging from small eCommerce stores to web sites for Fortune 100 companies.
- Executed a website/email hosting initiative to better provide hosting solutions for clients.
- Collaborated as a team to develop and maintain a large scale, client-facing tool for collecting lead data and personalizing content by industry, geolocation, and other segments.
- Mentored and trained junior developers on best practices in web development.
- Maintained and troubleshot over 400 client sites.
Internet Marketer
WebpageFX
- Performed SEO improvements and optimized over 50 client accounts.
- Tracked and improved traffic, conversions, and impressions with Google Analytics.
- Executed on-page SEO audits and A/B tests to provide detailed client recommendations.
- Managed a portfolio of clients and provided timely feedback and customer support.
- Created and administered technical training for new internet marketers joining the team.
Experience
Seth Godin
https://seths.blog/WCCM | The School of Meditation
The Meditatio Foundation
https://meditatiofoundation.org/This is an LMS built on WordPress with LearnDash. The site features social integration and custom administration tools built to help faculty manage courses. It also features a custom meditation log functionality with in-depth reporting pages that track a user's meditations over the course's length.
Infinite Prosperity
https://infinite-prosperity.com/I was responsible for taking PSDs and creating a theme to handle the brochure and application portions of the site. This site has many pieces of front-end functionality and is essentially a custom-designed learning management system. I managed the site from the beginning stage to the launch—rolled out globally for 5,000+ members.
Shine Lawyers
https://www.shine.com.au/The development of the new site also included some custom plugin development for custom post types and taxonomies. The site includes some complex geolocation functionality including template changes based on location.
Holistic Sites
Whayne CAT
http://whayne.com/North American Vegan Society
https://navs-online.org/It includes a WooCommerce shop, memberships, and donation support.
IFR Furniture
http://www.ifr-furniture.com/rent/Skills
Languages
Sass, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, SQL
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Materialize, Express.js, Laravel
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, React, Node.js, REST APIs, Google AdWords
Tools
LearnDash, Git, Google Analytics, Jira, Basecamp, Bing Webmaster, Google Webmaster Tools, Apache
Paradigms
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Responsive Web Design (RWD)
Platforms
WordPress, Drupal, Magento, MacOS, Drupal 7, Drupal 8, Joomla, Shopify, Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Other
PSD to WordPress, PSD to Bootstrap, PSD to HTML, Software Development, Shopify Theme, Learning Management Systems (LMS), PSD to Shopify, Server Administration, Accessibility, Full-stack, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations
Storage
MySQL, MongoDB
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
Messiah College - Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Certifications
Shopify Theme Developer
Shopify Partner Academy
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