Michael Gulline
Software Engineer—Full-Stack/Frontend-Focused
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- SASS
- LESS
- TailwindCSS
- Flexbox
- Grid
- Animations
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- NextJS
- Redux
- Zustand
- Web APIs
- NodeJS
- Express
- PHP
- Python
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- GraphQL
- Git
- Jest
- React Testing Library
- SEO
- UX/UI Design
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Web Performance Optimization
Work History
Lead Frontend Software Engineer
Kumato Labs · Signal Hill, CA
Apr 2021 to Present
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Full-Time · Remote
- Migrated the company's defunct shopping cart to a modern e-commerce solution, leading the mobile-first website redesign that boosted user engagement and conversions by 300%.
- Pioneered the introduction of React microfrontends and built an interactive “good, better, best” discount structure to align with customer retention efforts, leading to a 54% increase in the average order value from $134 to $206.
- Integrated third-party analytics to monitor campaign engagement, track user activity, and A/B testing.
- Implemented code splitting, tree shaking, lazy loading and image optimization, reducing page load times by 25%.
- Generated AI-driven graphics using Midjourney, aligning brand identity and saving $300/month on Shutterstock.
Principal Software Engineer
Loyal to Few · Oceanside, CA
Dec 2022 to Mar 2023
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Contract · Remote
- Developed a headless e-commerce site with React 18, NextJS 13, TailwindCSS, and NextAuth, emphasizing modular architecture and minimal, user-friendly UX/UI.
- Created an admin tool to integrate third-party shipping, labeling, and billing APIs, streamlining operations and reducing packing, and shipping times by 500%.
- Enhanced site performance with mobile-first design, async image rendering, and CSV exports in NodeJS, boosting sales conversions by 25% and improving SEO.
Senior Frontend Software Engineer
HempLand® USA · Signal Hill, CA
Nov 2015 to Dec 2020
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Full-Time · On-Site
- Directed all creative and development initiatives, spanning branding, product packaging, responsive web design, custom CMS, e-commerce, and email marketing.
- Worked with copywriters and FDA compliance to navigate CBD regulations, maintaining compliance and quickly resolving issues with banks and payment processors during service suspensions.
Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Immunocorp® · Long Beach, CA
Mar 2011 to Sep 2015
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Full-Time · On-Site
- Led the end-to-end design, development, and management of responsive e-commerce sites, blogs, and landing pages, ensuring brand consistency and optimizing user experience from concept to deployment.
- Developed an interactive dashboard, enabling executive leadership and shareholders to visually consume complex data points across multiple initiatives using modern UX/UI.
Founding Frontend Software Engineer
Galaxy4Gamers · Huntington Beach, CA
Jun 2008 to Mar 2011
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Founder · Remote
- Built a social media and tournament gaming app for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo using JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL, enhancing community engagement and competitive gaming with a sleek UI.
- Developed double elimination brackets for up to 128 players, featuring drag-and-drop advancement, dispute resolution, promotions, and role-based management to improve security and user experience.
- Integrated Justin.tv (now Twitch) API for live streaming and launched the Beat-A-Pro app, increasing engagement and visibility through innovative monetization and communication features.
Designer/Web Developer
Diverse Solutions · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Jul 2006 to May 2008
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Full-Time · On-Site
Designer/Web Developer
Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP · San Diego, CA
Mar 2004 to Jun 2006
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Full-Time · Remote
Designer/Web Developer
Michael Gulline · Dana Point, CA
Jul 2000 to Feb 2004
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Full-Time · Remote
Designer/Animator
AsSeenIn · Hollywood, CA
Sep 1999 to Jun 2000
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Full-Time · On-Site
Graphic Production Artist
Evox Productions · Compton, CA
Mar 1999 to Aug 1999
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Contract · On-Site