Andrew Walpole

Principal Web Developer & Engineering Manager

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Professional Summary

I’m a full-stack principal-level web developer and engineering leader with expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. I excel at building responsive, accessible applications and complex digital architectures.

Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

My leadership approach emphasizes clear communication, strategic planning, and continuous growth, ensuring that teams stay aligned and productive while meeting business goals.

Technical Skills

Front-end Development

  • JavaScript, ES6+, TypeScript
  • Semantic HTML & Responsive CSS
  • Vue, React, Svelte
  • Lit, Web Components
  • Astro, Eleventy, SSG/SSR
  • Nuxt & Next.js

Back-end Development

  • Node.js, Deno, Serverless
  • REST, GraphQL, APIs
  • WordPress, PHP & MySQL
  • Headless CMS Integration
  • NoSQL, Firebase, MongoDB
  • Application Architecture

Devops & Cloud

  • AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
  • Vercel, Amplify, Cloudflare
  • Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
  • Vite, esbuild & Build Tools
  • DNS Management

Leadership & Management

  • Strategic Planning
  • Agile/Lean Leadership
  • Design Innovation
  • Prototyping & MVPs
  • Product Strategy
  • Engineering Budget Oversight
  • Tech Presentation & Consulting

Career & Professional Experience

Director of Web Development

fingerpaint

03/2023 - Current

  • Led and managed a team of five developers, delivering performant, accessible websites for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Critical technical consultant for the MarTech department, fostering collaboration between developers, digital producers, and client teams.
  • Established and upheld our company's web development standards, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
  • Advised on optimal technical solutions, ensuring clients' needs were met with efficient and scalable architectures.
  • Skillfully estimated project timelines, effort and resources, even amongst ambiguous and limited project details.
  • Designed and implemented robust and adaptable technical strategies and processes, positioning our projects for long-term success.

Director of Web Development

TRAINA

01/2020 - 02/2023

  • Led a five-member web development team to build complex, high-quality, accessible, performant client websites; maintained low-stress, low burn-out.
  • Developed high-performing websites using many modern web stacks including: Wordpress, Astro, Eleventy, Nuxt.js and Next.js.
  • Architected and led digital strategy efforts for clients; advised clients directly on adopting technologies to fit their business goals.
  • Consistently met rigorous timelines and partnered successfully with designers and account managers to prioritize and manage features, timelines and project budgets.
  • Contributed heavily to the creation and execution of the company’s future growth strategy via the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
  • Implemented successful transition to agile work processes, increasing project productivity and collaboration.

Manager, XD & Web Development

Jack in the Box inc.

03/2009 - 01/2020

  • Led a five-member design and development team to develop user- and business-driven web-applications from concept to launch.
  • Architected and led development and design of a custom in-house training platform with angular.js, Contentful and Vue, saving over $300k per year over an off-the-shelf solution. Used agile processes to launch and iterate on applications quickly.
  • Ran low-cost “unconference” event five times, recognized as a major culture-building corporate event, accompanied by a Vue- and Firebase-based scheduling app that streamlined event logistics and management.
  • Rebranded Multimedia Team to Experience Design Team, increasing its recognition and value beyond Training to support Operations, Marketing, HR, IT and Finance.
  • Cut six-figure budget by 25% while exceeding team goals and meeting business needs by turning strategic goals into prioritized, actionable project plans.
  • Developed interactive training content and assessment apps and tools to support the needs of restaurant operations and HR.

Adjunct Professor, Web Development

UCSD Extension

10/2014 - 12/2019

  • Built and taught HTML5 & CSS, responsive web design, JavaScript, JQuery, mobile programming concepts, and business of digital media courses.

Adjunct Professor, Web Development

The Art Institute of California

02/2009 - 10/2013

  • Instructed students on Intermediate and Advanced ActionScript 3.0, covering comprehensive topics from fundamental programming and OOP to game development and API design.
  • Implemented the 5-step training methodology — Prepare, Tell, Show, Do, and Review — to structure lectures and ensure effective student engagement.
  • Independently designed and administered a tailored class curriculum, ensuring content relevance and student comprehension.

Web & Flash Developer

Intercasting Corp

03/2006 - 02/2009

  • Collaborated on web integrations and managed content using HTML, CSS, XSLT, Flash, and Javascript.
  • Crafted branded graphics for web/print using Photoshop and Illustrator, and developed Flash Lite mobile apps.

Data Admin & Interactive Developer

i-Safe America, inc.

05/2005 - 09/2005

Software Engineering Intern

Napster

06/2004 - 09/2004

Let's chat!

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619.723.8803

San Diego, CA / US Remote