Tyler Petz

Professional Experience

RE/MAX Denver, CO - 5 years

Senior Frontend Developer - Remote

2022 - 2024

  • Worked with my team of 3 to develop a high performance web application using Vue and Nuxt for RE/MAX, resulting in 70% faster page loads on key pages.
  • Contributed to the map page integration, leveraging Google Maps API to provide users with an interactive map for searching real estate listings.
  • Translated Figma and InVision designs into reusable components in a design system using Storybook to maintain a consistent UI and a small CSS footprint.
  • Established and maintained an integration test suite using Cypress, resulting in a 60% decrease in visual and functional regression issues in our application.
  • Implemented Sentry to effectively track and address issues, bugs, and performance.
  • Aided in the development of an updated RE/MAX website with React, Next.js, and TypeScript to bring various applications under one codebase.

Lead Frontend Developer - Remote

2020 - 2022

  • Led a team of 11 Vue.js developers, aiding with collaboration and delivering high-quality frontend solutions across 5 different product teams.
  • Conducted resume reviews and interviews for frontend and backend developers, presented candidates to upper management.
  • Performed daily code reviews to ensure adherence to industry best practices and coding standards, reviewing over 300 changes yearly.
  • Mentored and guided 2 junior developers, facilitating their professional growth and the team's skill enhancement.
  • Revamped and helped maintain our CI/CD deployment process, resulting in a 65% reduction in deployment time, and enabling us to deploy changes daily.
  • Proactively optimized site speed and performance, resulting in a notable reduction in page load times and enhanced user experience.

R&D Developer - On-site

2019 - 2020

  • Contributed to the development of a comprehensive suite for RE/MAX agents using Vue.js and Typescript, allowing them to manage leads, track active deals, and build their online presence. This led to a 67% increase in lead conversion rates for agents.
  • Worked with API developers to build data-intensive workflows, including front and backend validation, sorting, filtering, pagination, and searching.
  • Engineered a customizable website builder integrated with a robust CMS using Vue and Nuxt, giving agents the ability to personalize the display of their listings and services, resulting in over 12,000 personalized web pages built for our agents.
  • Implemented a centralized system for managing contacts, calendars, and reminders, fostering better organization and timely follow-ups for real estate agents.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and continuously enhanced the tooling suite.
Technology Used
React/Next.js
Vue/Nuxt.js
Angular
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Jest
Cypress
Laravel

Tyler Works Sarasota, FL + Denver, CO - 12 years

Freelance Web Developer - Remote

2012 - Current

  • Designed and built end-to-end website solutions for various clients.
  • Worked with Vue.js and Nuxt.js to craft dynamic and responsive user interfaces, ensuring an engaging and seamless user experience across various projects.
  • Utilized Shopify to create e-commerce solutions, integrating custom features to meet client-specific requirements.
  • Managed hosting some websites on AWS, helped moved clients off of pricy hosting services and dedicated servers, saving my clients an average of 83%.
  • Deployed websites using Netlify, optimizing the CI/CD pipeline for quick and easy project delivery.
  • Took care of domain management, including registration, configuration, and DNS setup.
Technology Used
Vue/Nuxt
React
Svelte
Angular
Netlify
Prisma
Shopify
Express

Strive Media Sarasota, FL - 3.5 years

Frontend Developer - On-site

2015 - 2019

  • Developed frontends for a high-traffic web publisher covering travel, couponing, and automotive news, serving over 15 million annual visitors.
  • Worked with designers to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites.
  • Engineered custom ad integrations and workflows for travel deals to build revenue.
  • Leveraged Google Analytics to collect data, allowing the team to refine content strategy.
  • Built personalized email campaigns with MailChimp for continued communication with over 1.2 million subscribers.
Technology Used
Wordpress
Laravel
Vagrant
SCSS
Vue
Bootstrap
Material UI

Eleven11 Group Tampa, FL - 3 years

Frontend Developer - Remote

2012 - 2015

  • Translated Photoshop layouts into themes for WordPress for over 25 businesses, optimizing them for various screen sizes and devices.
  • Ensured the maintainability of themes and plugins, facilitating easy content updates and future modifications for clients.
  • Maintained a client-focused approach, making iterative improvements to meet the evolving needs of each business.
  • Contributed to the growth of local businesses by providing them with an online presence that effectively showcased their products and services.
Technology Used
Photoshop
Wordpress
jQuery
Bootstrap

My Strongest Skills

  • Vue
  • Nuxt.js
  • Next.js
  • TailwindCSS
  • Prisma
  • Cypress

Hobbies

  • Collecting Vinyl
  • Building Mechanical Keyboards
  • Coffee
  • Live Concerts
  • PC Gaming
  • Traveling

Contact Info

Email: tylerpetz@gmail.com
Location: Denver, CO, USA