Craig Walker

Frontend Engineer specializing in Vue.js

Senior Frontend Engineer with 20+ years of experience and deep Vue.js expertise
Proven track record of translating complex design requirements into robust, production-ready code
Expert at architecting scalable features that drive measurable business growth
Demonstrated success in doubling platform adoption and paid user conversion rates
Strong technical leader with experience mentoring developers and establishing engineering best practices
Track record of leading agile teams in high-growth startup environments

Wethos

(2021 - Present)

Lead Frontend Engineer, Remote

Led development of an end-to-end proposal and invoicing platform serving 92,000+ users and 1,000+ subscribers globally
Architected and implemented embedded banking and payments features, driving $44M in invoice volume and $308M in contract value within 3 years
Spearheaded development of data-driven pricing recommendations utilizing 100,000+ market datapoints, enabling users to triple their average contract value
Engineered subscription model achieving 13% conversion rate and 98% net revenue retention through continuous optimization
Refactored core API interfaces and contributed to a Vue 2 to Vue 3 migration, collectively reducing page load times by 50%
Developed enterprise-grade features enabling successful integration with Payoneer and U.S. Bank, enabling thousands of their end customers to make more money

Jasper

(2020 - 2021)

Senior Frontend Engineer, Remote

Engineered frontend solutions for enterprise PIM system used by Fortune 500 companies including Bosch, Samsonite, and Sennheiser
Designed and built a data mapping tool that accelerated client onboarding by 400%, streamlining integration of custom data structures
Designed intuitive filtering interfaces for reducing input time and increasing user satisfaction

ExperiencePoint

(2007 - 2020)

Senior Frontend Engineer

Built six corporate simulation games generating $20M+ annual revenue
Orchestrated the successful migration of Flash-based codebase to HTML5, ensuring business continuity
Created comprehensive technical documentation enabling rapid onboarding of new developers

Harbourfront Center

(2005 - 2007)

Frontend Developer

Transformed print marketing materials into engaging interactive web experiences
Collaborated with artists to create authentic digital representations of their work and exhibitions

Freelance

(2000 - 2005)

Frontend Developer

Delivered custom web applications and interactive solutions for advertising agencies ranging from boutique to international firms

Frontend Development & Vue.js

Expert in Vue.js ecosystem, specializing in Vue 3 Composition API, state management, and custom component architecture
Advanced proficiency in responsive design patterns using CSS Grid, Flexbox, and modern layout techniques
Specialization in SVG implementation, including complex animations and performance optimization
Comprehensive knowledge of ES6+ features and asynchronous programming patterns
Strong command of DOM manipulation and browser APIs

Development Environment & Build Tools

Extensive experience with modern build tools including Vue CLI and Vite for optimizing application performance and development workflow
Strong command of CI/CD implementation using Netlify and Cloudflare
Skilled in managing multiple environment configurations (development, staging, production) and sensitive data handling using environment variables and .env files
Advanced knowledge of local development configurations, including CORS setup, environment variable management, and SSL certificate management using mkcert for HTTPS development environments

Testing & Quality Assurance

Comprehensive end-to-end testing methodology including cross-browser compatibility
Implementation of automated testing strategies and acceptance criteria validation
Track record with A/B testing and feature flag management using LaunchDarkly
Proficient in performance optimization and debugging complex web applications
Background in frontend testing frameworks including Jest/Vitest

Development Workflow

Advanced Git workflow management including complex merging strategies and repository maintenance
Expertise in code review methodologies focusing on architecture, performance, and maintainability
Adept at modern development environments combining VSCode and command line tools
Well-versed in containerized development using Docker / .devcontainers for consistent, reproducible environments

Technical Leadership

Led the code review process resulting in 5,400+ meaningful contributions over the past 3 years
Architected and implemented 250+ feature enhancements driving large platform growth
Responsible for a major codebase optimization resulting in 50% faster page load times and 40% reduction in overall codebase size through strategic refactoring
Mentored junior developers through structured feedback and pair programming sessions
Established development standards and best practices that were successfully adopted across the engineering team

Project Delivery Excellence

Consistently delivered projects on time through systematic task breakdown and timeline management
Implemented early warning system for project delays, resulting in 95% on-time delivery rate
Streamlined development process reducing average feature delivery time by 25%

Cross-functional Impact

Facilitated seamless collaboration between engineering, design, and product teams
Established clear communication channels and documentation standards
Developed project tracking tools enabling better visibility for stakeholders