Robert Cole
Ecommerce Full Stack Developer @Ashley Furniture Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Ecommerce Full Stack Developer @Ashley Furniture Industries
Tampa, FL, US
Developing and optimizing e-commerce experiences for a global brand, contributing to a $14.9M YoY revenue increase through performance-driven development in React, TypeScript, and Svelte/SvelteKit.* Improved page load times by 23.6% and reduced bounce rate by 51.9%, leading to higher user engagement and sales.* Building scalable, high-performance front-end applications, leveraging GraphQL & REST APIs to integrate with Salesforce Commerce Cloud.* Leading site observability and analytics efforts, using Quantum Metric, Google Analytics, and A/B testing tools to enhance user experience and conversion rates.* Collaborating with UX, product, and engineering teams to implement data-driven UI/UX enhancements and modernize the platform’s design system.* Driving technical leadership initiatives, mentoring developers, leading code reviews, and contributing to a culture of innovation.* Working in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to continuously improve team efficiency and development workflows.
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Master of Arts - MA, Web Design and Online Communication
University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies - Telecommunications Production
Nashville Software School
Full Stack Software Developer
Jesuit High School of Tampa
High School
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBERT COLE
Full Stack Software Engineer | E-Commerce & Performance Optimization | UI/UX FocusedI am a results-driven Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, scalable web applications that drive revenue and user engagement. With expertise in React, TypeScript, Svelte/SvelteKit, and API integrations, I specialize in e-commerce platforms, performance optimization, and UX-driven development.What I Do Best:* E-Commerce Development – Built and optimized large-scale platforms, contributing to a $14.9M YoY revenue increase at Ashley Furniture.* Performance Optimization – Reduced First Contentful Paint by 23.6%, improving speed and user retention.* Data-Driven UI/UX – Collaborated with product and UX teams to cut bounce rates by 51.9%, enhancing customer engagement.* API & CMS Integration – Expertise in RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, and WordPress.* Technical Leadership & Mentorship – Supporting engineering teams through code reviews, Agile collaboration, and process improvements.Why Work With Me?I thrive at the intersection of technology, design, and business impact. Whether it’s leading development on a major site redesign, improving performance metrics, or mentoring teammates, I am always seeking innovative solutions that make a measurable difference.Currently, I am helping build fast, intuitive digital experiences in e-commerce, but I am always open to exploring new opportunities where engineering, problem-solving, and creativity collide. Let’s connect.
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