**Steve Rumizen**
(781) 346-4819
steve.rumizen@gmail.com

### **Versatile JavaScript Developer**
5+ years of experience building sophisticated web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, Next.js, and React. Proven track record of leveraging Agile methodologies to deliver user-centric solutions and enhance user experiences.

### **Skills**
JavaScript | PostgreSQL | Node.js | Next.js | REST APIs | Agile | CI/CD
React | GraphQL | SCSS | SEO | Jira | HTML5 | Speed Optimization

### **Experience**

**Founder / Full-Stack Developer**
*Synonym Circuit* | November 2023 – Present | Somerville, MA
- Engineered a high-performance web application with Next.js, enhancing user engagement and extending the Merriam-Webster API’s capabilities.
- Led a small team in adopting Agile methodologies, significantly improving project delivery speed and efficiency through robust user testing.
- Pioneered a game-changing feature on www.synonymcircuit.com, increasing user retention and interaction.

**Front-End Developer (Contract)**
*Qomplx* | November 2019 – June 2023 | Tysons, VA
- Implemented cutting-edge web experimentation projects, improving key performance metrics and user satisfaction.
- Achieved exceptional SEO, speed, and accessibility standards, recording Lighthouse scores above 98.
- Masterfully utilized React, Gatsby, and GraphQL to build and maintain high-quality, responsive websites.

**Front-End Developer**
*Qomplx* | November 2019 – June 2023 | Tysons, VA
- Revolutionized qomplx.com with Ghost and Nuxt.js, attracting 14K unique monthly visits.
- Collaborated with designers and marketing teams to deliver outstanding responsive UX designs.
- Boosted search visibility over 120% YoY through continuous SEO enhancements.

**Digital Content Manager**
*MapQuest* | February 2014 – September 2017 | Denver, CO
- Orchestrated platform optimization initiatives based on business goals and user feedback.
- Supervised hundreds of content creators, establishing a prolific content pipeline.
- Produced an innovative 6-part mini-documentary series, increasing brand visibility.

### **Education**
**Turing School of Software & Design** | 2019
Front-End Web Development | Software Development

**Center for Digital Imaging Arts Boston** | 2014
Audio Engineering

**Lehigh University** | 2012
BA in Journalism

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