Justin Powell

Full-stack & full-picture developer — Over a decade of experience — Solves business problems with code — Agentic coding via Cursor & Claude Code — Fully remote since 2018 — Enjoys of black tea, code golf, polydactyl cats, and coastal weather

Senior Full-stack Developer at Cleanline Surf Co (2013 – Present)

• Painless platform migrations from Interspire to Magento 1, Magento 1 to Magento 2 and Magento 2 to Shopify.
• Engineered a suite of Custom Shopify Apps to streamline inventory transfers between store locations, handle inventory reconciliation, order pulling and item tagging (TypeScript, React, Remix/React Router, Next.js, Polaris Web Components).
• Implemented automated AI commit/pull request review leveraging Cursor automations, significantly cutting review time.
• Developed custom Inventory Management/POS System with a React frontend and Go backend employing WebSockets and PostgreSQL listeners for real-time data updates. Reduced order processing time by over 60%.
• Successfully managed and mentored a small team of 3 developers, resulting in a increase in project delivery speed and a improvement in code quality.
• Developed a custom reporting app (Python/Django, MongoDB, and D3.js), resulting in a 300% reduction in report generation time.
• Produced Shopify Themes (Liquid, JavaScript, CSS, HTML)
• Created a novel php only Magento 1 full-page caching solution with sub-20ms response times.
• Implemented automated deployments, IaC, DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Integration Testing via Docker, K8s, AWS, CodeShip, and Cypress.
• Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu), and scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby, and PHP).
• Conducted comprehensive performance monitoring across multiple platforms, including New Relic and Datadog, which helped identify bottlenecks and achieved a 400% increase in transaction throughput and allowed us to achieve 99.99% uptime for over 8 years.
• Transitioned ERP/POS to ODOO, constructed custom ODOO modules with Python, JavaScript, SCSS, XML.
• Wordpress theming, performance tuning, deployment automations, security audits, and API integrations.
• SEO audits, A/B testing, and CRO optimization over a range of platforms.
• Built a Surf Conditions app for the Seaside Cove with real-time data updates from NOAA, and Wunderground (Meteor.js, MongoDB, and SCSS).

Magento Developer at 24 Seven LLC / Bob's Red Mill (2018 – 2019)

• Pixel-perfect recreation of Magento 1 theme in Magento 2 (PHP, JavaScript/RequireJS, and SCSS).
• Developed 20+ custom Magento 2 modules, including custom cart coupon calculations, and bulk purchasing rules.
• Integrated custom Vue.js recipes app directly into Magento 2.
• Engineered a custom promotional coupon management app for Bob Red Mills customer service department (Laravel and Vue.js).
• Even though Bob's Red Mill stopped selling direct in 2022, my work was still in use until January 2025

E-Commerce Manager at Pool Supply Sales (2012 – 2013)

• Migrated Volusion store to Magento 1 and produced custom Magento theme from designer mock-up using PHP, HTML, and CSS.
• Window Server Administration. Active Directory, Domain and DNS management.
• Designed graphics for print catalog and mailers.

Developer at Kings Radio KZPO (2013 – 2013)

• Installed and configured an Ubuntu-Rivendale broadcast system for a small oldies radio station.
• Created custom scheduling software for commercials, ensuring FCC compliance and reducing time on site from 7 to 1 day a week.

Web Designer at Dudek Enterprises (2008 – 2010)

• Instituted multiple e-commerce platforms and designed marketing materials for Peter Dudek’s various businesses. Early Magento adoption ’Utilized version 1.4 before eBay's acquisition.

E-Commerce Manager at Mainland Skate & Surf (2006 – 2007)

• Custom StoreFront E-Commerce development via ASP.Net and integrated via sync with RetailPro POS.
• Oversaw graphic design and product photography.
• Constructed a custom skate deck configurator that increased skate hardware sales over 200%.

Web Developer at VanTech Engineering (2003 – 2005)

• Migrated/updated clients websites from ASP/Access pages to ASP.NET/MsSQL (VB.NET, and C#).

Organizer at Astoria Full-stack Meetup (2018 – 2021)

• Coordinated monthly meetups for local full-stack developers
• Set up and maintained the Astoria Full-stack Meetup’s online presence, using platforms like Meetup.com and Slack to keep members engaged and informed.

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