E. George Stephanis

Developed optimized workflow and tooling for a small agency, provided security audits and remediation, and built custom WordPress projects for client needs

• Integrated quickly into a pre-existing small team, providing escalatable code expertise and code reviews for Junior development.
• Leveled up the team via tooling, process reviews, and mentorship.
• Developed internal and client projects in varied areas such as API integrations, Custom Block and React-based Block Editor development and Full Site Editing workflows.

Enhance platform security by deploying critical releases and proactive resolution of vulnerabilities identified via HackerOne bug bounty initiative. Accelerate partner satisfaction and project velocity by thriving as an individual contributor (2020–2025) in a high-intensity, cross-functional special projects team.

• Expanded team capabilities and innovation culture by steering the Jetpack Pit Crew (2013–2015) and initiating a high-performing successor team (2015–2017).
• Boosted Jetpack’s market share and improved public perception via leadership and targeted engagement initiatives.
• Increased partner revenue and digital reach by crafting high-conversion websites aligned with business growth strategies.

Enhance WordPress functionality by delivering contributions across multiple areas of codebase.

• Improved platform security and user experience by initiating the Two-Factor Authentication core plugin, advancing the “Tablet/Touch” initiative for version 3.4, and guiding the implementation of Application Passwords support.
• Strengthened community engagement and visibility through leadership roles at WordCamp Lancaster (2014–2016) and WordCamp US (2019–2020¹), while actively supporting additional events as a speaker and volunteer.

Lead high-speed deployment of Full Site Editing based websites and tailored components, optimizing functionality and client satisfaction. Demonstrate advanced command of CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, HTML5, PHP, and adherence to precision writing standards. Build extensive hands-on expertise in Magento Commerce, WordPress, and custom web solutions, enhancing project versatility and performance.

• Mastered modern standards-based best practices, resulting in elevated project consistency and technical excellence.
• Accelerated technology adoption to ensure seamless client integrations and responsiveness to innovation.

• Engineered and unified integrations with third-party platforms including CampaignMonitor, eBay MIP, VideoGenie, and Avalara to expand system capabilities.
• Enhanced conversion rates by streamlining page load performance and refining user journeys via multivariate testing.
• Excelled in remote work environments, ensuring seamless productivity and consistent cross-functional communication.
• Elevated overall site quality through meticulous refinement and continuous improvement of user-facing components.