Jacob Tarr
Front End Web Developer
Mesa, AZ
Web developer with 9+ years of experience in building web apps. Skilled in Wordpress, Craft CMS and JavaScript applications.
About me
I am a passionate front end web developer with a focus and expertise in developing production-ready Wordpress and Craft CMS sites. My career is not just defined by my technical skills, but also by my ability to work with other team members, mentorship of junior developers, and ability to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving web development landscape.
Information
- LocationMesa, AZ
- Experience> 9 years
Projects
New Books Network
I was responsible for the frontend development for the New Books Network website redesign. Utilizing Craft CMS, I enhanced the user experience by introducing personalized user accounts, implementing a recommendation engine, and integrating Algolia for improved search functionality. This project significantly boosted user engagement and satisfaction.
newbooksnetwork.com
BMore Art
I led the frontend development for BmoreArt's website redesign, collaborating with Amanda Buck to create a visually compelling and user-friendly platform. Utilizing WordPress and Shopify, I facilitated the migration of 12+ years of art and culture content, enhancing the site’s functionality and boosting user engagement and revenue.
bmoreart.com
Aruliden
I led the frontend development for Aruliden's website redesign. They wanted a bold new way of capturing the projects they've done at an agency and one of the fun but challenging things with this website was the way they wanted to handle page transitions. I used Swup JS for this.
aruliden.com
Smartling
I was responsible for the web maintenance of Smartling's website, utilizing Contentful as the CMS and Gatsby with React for the frontend. My role involved ensuring the site remained up-to-date and functional, implementing new features, and optimizing the user experience. This maintenance work helped to keep the website running smoothly and efficiently, providing users with a seamless interaction.
smartling.com
Wud Furniture
Wud Furniture, based out of New York, came to us with the vision of creating a bold new website to showcase their modern furniture designs. I led the development, integrating WordPress with the Shopify API to allow users to order wood samples directly from the site. This project emphasized a seamless user experience and effectively highlighted Wud Furniture's innovative products.
wudfurniture.com