Zane Taylor

Senior Web DeveloperNov 2018 - Dec 2024

Alta Planning & DesignPortland, OR

Led development and support of public-facing web applications, services, and internal tools for distributed multidisciplinary project teams across 20+ offices. Established and managed the Web team and implemented a sustainable growth strategy for its infrastructure and services.

• Developed and supported 100+ JS/TS (Vue, Svelte, React), PHP (Laravel), and Python web applications and services on cloud / VPS combo infrastructure
• Established modern devops workflows, deployed scalable infrastructure, and implemented automation, reducing overall service deployment and hosting management time by over 60%
• Developed and maintained comprehensive technical documentation and best practices guidance for web services, improving documentation coverage by over 40%
• Spearheaded and managed the organization's first ever growth initiative for the Web team
• Collaborated with project managers to produce proposal, scope, and budget documents for 40+ projects per year
• Provided technical team leadership, ensuring the highest quality of deliverables through effective QA processes and coaching

Cofounder & Technical DirectorAug 2014 - Aug 2018

TotallyPortland, OR

As the technical cofounder of a small creative agency, conceptualized, scoped, planned, and executed digital identity and web projects for a wide variety of brands, businesses, and non-profits.

• Implemented a project approach emphasizing content strategy and user experience, crafting branded platforms to further business, marketing, and culture goals of diverse clients
• Collaborated with stakeholders from concept through final delivery, coordinating content development, production, deliverable review, and launch
• Managed local and remote development staff, outlined project requirements and delivery standards, performed code and QA reviews, and coached junior developers to address project needs and client feedback

Web Developer & DesignerSep 2011 - Nov 2018

Total Design ShopPortland, OR

Designed, developed, and maintained award-winning custom websites and applications for a variety of commercial and non-profit clients, leveraging modern frontend frameworks, CMS platforms, devops workflows, and cloud infrastructure. Produced wireframes and design mockups and developed dynamic websites and full stack applications, incorporating project specs and client feedback, to produce tailored, flexible web experiences and services.

Creative Full Stack Web EngineerMay 2009 - Nov 2018

Freelance

Developed comprehensive web experiences with an emphasis on user experience, mobile-first and responsive design, third party integrations, content strategy, and multichannel engagement. Engineered and integrated bespoke web and content platforms with backend and frontend frameworks and modern content management systems.