Justin Grubbs

Sept 2017 - Present

Serve on executive leadership team of full-service agency, heading all of Technology
Lead a distributed team of 12 developers, 2 dev-ops engineers, 2 technical product managers, and 2 QA engineers
Develop, maintain, and communicate a clear technical vision aligned with agency goals
Recruit and retain top talent for a growing technology team
Develop and maintain internal processes and tools for optimized resource allocation and forecasting
Collaborate closely with global clients, understand needs, and communicate effective technical strategies
Represent technology division in new business pitches, showcasing agency capabilities
Maintain agency's status as a Shopify Plus Preferred Partner, demonstrating commitment to excellence in e-commerce solutions
Improve uptime across web applications, ensuring maximum availability and performance
Develop and maintain Docker solutions for streamlined developer onboarding
Establish and maintain best practices for improved page speed, enhancing user experiences and search visibility

Jan 2014 - Sept 2017

Established agency's recognition as a Shopify Preferred Partner, showcasing commitment to excellence in e-commerce solutions
Managed a team of 10 developers, 2 dev-ops engineers, and 2 technical product managers
Effectively managed remote teams and freelancers, ensuring seamless integration and cohesive project execution
Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive product roadmap for King & Partner's in-house e-commerce platform, aligning technology with business objectives
Orchestrated application deploys and software releases, following agile methodologies to ensure efficient and reliable delivery
Conducted thorough code reviews and evaluated pull requests, ensuring code quality, adherence to standards, and collaborative improvement
Managed and executed dev-ops practices, optimizing development workflows and maintaining system reliability
Crafted detailed technical documentation, facilitating efficient knowledge transfer and ensuring sustainable project maintenance
Worked closely with clients, showcasing and aligning technical strategies with client needs and expectations

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

Served as Lead Engineer across all build projects, managing 10-member team, providing technical direction and ensuring project success
Managed and executed third-party integrations, enhancing functionality and user experience through seamless software interactions
Designed and developed Ruby gems to automate repetitive tasks, boosting efficiency across projects
Specialized in Ruby, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
Translated web technologies to internal creative partners, facilitating cross-functional collaboration

Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

Developed websites and applications for high-profile fashion and luxury brands
Independently led development on various projects, demonstrating end-to-end capabilities
Created load-balanced server environments with Rackspace and AWS, ensuring high performance
Designed JavaScript libraries for reusable elements, streamlining development
Specialized in Ruby on Rails and Wordpress, with occasional work in Magento and Drupal
Collaborated with design team to elevate user experience

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

Developed, maintained, and hosted websites for a spectrum of clients, across film production, e-commerce, and agencies
Managed client relationships, ensuring seamless project execution

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