Architecture
Mastering the Headless Transition
Using Next.js Middleware and Edge Functions to deliver localized content with sub-50ms latency.
Nov 20, 2024 7 min
A Decade of Full Stack Engineering
EngineeringDigitalEnterpriseExcellence
Architecting performant, high-availability systems for global brands. Transforming technical debt into business leverage.
Discover Results
Bridging the gap between visionary code and measurable revenue.
I am a Full Stack Developer with over 10 years of experience engineering high-performance solutions. From architecting complex layouts for Walmart Connect to migrating legacy systems at PayPal, I specialize in React, Vue, and Node.js. My focus is on delivering high-quality, secure, and performant user experiences that drive measurable business innovation.
ROI-Centric
Decisions driven by business KPIs.
Scale Ready
Infrastructure that grows with you.
Technical Debt
Legacy code is an opportunity, not a burden.
Measurable Results
Proven Business Impact
Technology is an investment. I bridge the gap between complex engineering and concrete stakeholder value.
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Server Load Reduction
Optimized website performance and caching strategies for Genie Air Conditioning, resulting in total server load efficiency.
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Annual Cost Savings
Direct reduction in server maintenance costs through strategic infrastructure refactoring and performance tuning.
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Monthly Blog Visitors
Successfully migrated high-traffic WordPress ecosystems to Contentful for TaxAct without any downtime or data loss.
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Workflow Efficiency
Adopted Agile/Scrum methodologies and automated build systems to double the speed of project task completion.
Professional Roadmap
Technical Leadership
Career Span
2015 — 2025+
2023 - Present
Walmart Connect
Architect & Software Engineer
Spearheading the engineering of complex UI layouts and secure data portals for the next-generation creator ecosystem.
Built scalable creator dashboards with React and TypeScript.
Implemented secure OAuth authentication flows for third-party integrations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define architectural standards for high-engagement tools.
2021 - 2023
PayPal
Software Engineer
Focused on modernizing legacy marketing surfaces and optimizing global API consumption patterns.
Migrated legacy UI systems to a modern React-based micro-frontend architecture.
Optimized asset loading and Webpack configurations, reducing First Contentful Paint by 30%.
Contributed to internal component libraries used across global PayPal domains.
2019 - 2021
TaxAct
CMS Developer
Led the digital transformation from monolithic WordPress architectures to modern Headless CMS solutions.
Orchestrated the migration of 500k+ monthly visitors from WordPress to Contentful.
Developed custom Node.js migration scripts to link complex user schemas programmatically.
Reduced editorial publishing time by 80% through structured content modeling.
2017 - 2019
Genie Air Conditioning
Full Stack Developer
Engineered full-stack solutions to optimize business operations and infrastructure costs.
Re-architected server infrastructure saving $36k annually in maintenance costs.
Developed custom CRM integrations that improved lead conversion by 15%.
Optimized legacy Node.js backends for 100% server load efficiency.
2015 - 2017
HUM Nutrition
Senior Frontend Engineer
Built performant e-commerce surfaces for a leading subscription health brand.
Developed high-conversion checkout flows using Vue.js.
Integrated complex subscription APIs with front-end state management.
Championed responsive design practices that increased mobile revenue by 22%.
Portfolio
Strategic Engineering
Selected projects where architectural rigor met commercial success.
Walmart Connect
ReactTypeScriptOAuth
Walmart Creator Platform
Architecting complex layouts for the next generation of creator tools.
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PayPal
ReactNode.jsKraken.js
PayPal CMS Transformation
Migrating legacy infrastructure to a modern React-based component architecture.
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TaxAct
ContentfulHeadless CMSAPI Migration
Contentful Migration
Moving a high-traffic WordPress blog to a headless CMS environment.
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Engineering Journal
Thoughts & Strategy
Deep dives into scalable architecture, security protocols, and the business of software engineering.
Security
UI Security at Enterprise Scale
How to ensure the integrity of UI elements in high-transaction fintech environments like PayPal.
Oct 15, 2024 5 min
Optimization
The $36k Optimization Strategy
A breakdown of how infrastructure refactoring saved Genie AC thousands in annual operational costs.
Sep 28, 2024 4 min
Let's Collaborate
Have a project in mind or want to discuss modern web architecture? I'm currently available for enterprise consulting and new ventures.
devin.gray92@gmail.com