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Matthias Hamm

Matthias Hamm

York,PA
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
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Summary

Full‑stack Web Developer & SEO specialist with 8 years' experience delivering high‑traffic sites. Known for lifting organic traffic 40%+ and cutting page‑load times below two seconds for healthcare, consumer, and nonprofit brands.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Web Developer & SEO Specialist (Contract)

BRBNFNDR
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Helped build the entire tech stack from scratch—WordPress core, custom‑coded React forum, and Stripe‑powered e‑commerce—taking the site from concept to launch in 6 weeks and onboarding 250 paying subscribers within 90 days.
  • Engineered a real‑time bourbon‑price alert system using WordPress action hooks + proprietary matching algorithm, automating thousands of daily push/email notifications with zero performance degradation.
  • Optimized back‑end performance and scalability: refactored MySQL queries, implemented object caching, and moved assets to a CDN, cutting average page‑load time 40%.
  • Hardened security & reliability: deployed Cloudflare WAF, SSL pinning, and automated nightly backups, delivering 99.99% uptime and zero security incidents to date.
  • Drove continuous UX improvements via GA4 funnels, heat‑map analysis, and A/B tests, lifting checkout‑to‑purchase conversions ~18% and extending average session duration 23%.

Senior Web Developer (Consultant-ongoing)

iTelligent Solutions, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019 - Current
  • Elevated organic growth: manage 20+ WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and Webflow properties; SEO audits and Core‑Web‑Vitals tuning boost median traffic ≈ 40% within six months across the portfolio.
  • Helped build and launch Youniverse.ai, an AI‑powered site‑builder SaaS: co‑architected the React front end, Stripe subscription flow, saving each customer about $15k per year, on average—bringing in the first 45 paying users within four months.
  • Guaranteed reliability & evolution: upheld 99.9% uptime via Cloudflare WAF, staged releases, and real‑time monitoring, while leading quarterly analytics‑driven UX sprints that keep 80% of projects active 3+ years.

Web Developer (Full-time)

Points Group, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported 20–30 client websites with front-end/back-end updates and improvements
  • Developed and launched 5+ new websites, streamlining processes and saving ~$25k annually
  • Worked collaboratively with design teams to produce visually appealing, accessible sites
  • Performed comprehensive QA and cross-browser testing
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.

Web Content Manager (Full-time, Contract)

LGH Penn Medicine
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted detailed user testing to enhance site performance and address analytics-driven issues
  • Supported digital marketing initiatives through timely content updates and strategic SEO audits
  • Designed and developed tailored email and website templates integrated seamlessly with our proprietary CMS platform
  • Engaged customers through email marketing campaigns in order to build relationships with them
  • Utilized analytics and site metrics to determine areas of improvement.
  • Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.

Web Developer (Full-time, Contract)

Punch Digital Strategies
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Major contributor to LA Pride's Website redesign; the site remains unchanged to date
  • Created mobile-responsive websites and optimized legacy systems
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility and standards compliance
  • Managed 20-30 sites as well as taking significant lead design rolls for websites
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and deliver projects on time
  • Debugged websites to identify and resolve potential problems
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.

Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Tag Manager
  • Hubspot
  • Google Cloud
  • PageSpeed Insights
  • Keyword Research
  • On-page SEO
  • Competitor Analysis
  • DNS Management
  • APIs
  • Web Security
  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Duda
  • Wix
  • Squarespace
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Responsive Web Design,
  • UX/UI
  • Google & Meta Ads

Accomplishments

  • Identified and implemented more efficient software solutions, hosting platforms, domain registrars, and consolidated unnecessary plugins and builders—resulting in streamlined operations and ~$25K in annual savings for Points Group, LLC, while improving site performance and maintainability.
  • Took lead role when working for Punch Digital Strategies delivering a visually compelling and user-friendly interface for LA Pride's home page that has remained largely unchanged, underscoring its enduring effectiveness and alignment with the organization’s vision.
  • Made significant contributions to hundreds of LGH Penn Medicine's web pages by refining existing layouts for improved aesthetics and performance, while also developing high-functionality pages that enhanced accessibility and usability for patients and clients—greatly improving the overall digital experience.
  • Freelance Web Developer for iTelligent Solutions, LLC (itelligent.solutions) and Youniverse.AI (youniverse.ai), pioneering a modern digital approach that bridges AI innovation with human-led marketing strategies—redefining how technology and creative teams collaborate for smarter, more efficient results.
  • Serves as Freelance Lead Web Developer and SEO Specialist for BRBNFNDR (www.brbnfndr.com), a cutting-edge platform built to track and alert users of rare bourbon deals in real-time. Spearheaded all aspects of web development and technical infrastructure, creating a high-performance system that leverages rapid data retrieval to outpace competitors and deliver lightning-fast bourbon deal alerts tailored to user preferences. Playing a key role in shaping the digital backbone of a fast-growing, tech-driven startup in the premium spirits market.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems

Penn State University, State College, PA
05.2018

Certification

Certificate in IST, Penn State

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Interests

Karate (teaching, international certified black belt Instructor)

Investments (options, futures)

Building Rockets

Music (guitar, piano)

Gaming

Software

Figma – for UI/UX design and prototyping

Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects

Slack

ClickUp, Monday, Asana, or Trello

VS Code

Google Workspace

GitHub

Filezilla

Cursor

XCode

Timeline

Web Developer & SEO Specialist (Contract) - BRBNFNDR
08.2024 - Current
Web Developer (Full-time) - Points Group, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023
Web Content Manager (Full-time, Contract) - LGH Penn Medicine
02.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Web Developer (Consultant-ongoing) - iTelligent Solutions, LLC
08.2019 - Current
Web Developer (Full-time, Contract) - Punch Digital Strategies
02.2019 - 07.2019
Penn State University - Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems

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