Ancestry
July 2020 – January 2023
TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, React, Next.js, Java, MySQL, AWS, SCSS
At Ancestry, I worked as a Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on building scalable systems, enhancing marketing performance, and modernizing legacy tech. I contributed to both the frontend and backend across high-traffic platforms — including Newspapers.com, a major subscription-based service with millions of users.
🔧 My Work:
Built a New Marketing Stack: Architected and maintained a new tech stack tailored specifically for marketing and advertising initiatives, enabling greater performance and flexibility for business campaigns.
Modernization of Legacy Systems: Led efforts to migrate legacy PHP templates to React-based applications, significantly improving load times, maintainability, and developer experience.
Backend API Development: Developed RESTful APIs in both Node.js and Java, ensuring reusable and modular codebases. I also wrote detailed documentation for seamless integration across teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered closely with marketing and design teams to bring creative visions to life — ensuring high-quality user experiences aligned with brand goals.
Platform Maintenance: Provided ongoing support and development for Newspapers.com, ensuring the platform remained performant, reliable, and secure for its large user base.
🚀 Impact:
Enabled faster go-to-market timelines for marketing teams through improved tooling
Reduced technical debt by modernizing backend and frontend systems
Ensured high availability and reliability for a major subscription platform
Helped bridge design and development, enhancing collaboration across disciplines