Automattic · Senior JavaScript Engineer
2017–2024 · Remote
Automattic is the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack and WooCommerce. I worked full time on the open source WordPress project which powers 43.5% of all websites.
Key contributor to Gutenberg, a React-based visual site editor used by ~329 million WordPress sites.
- Led development of major features including the Grid block, Style Book, Widgets Editor and reusable blocks.
- Optimised usability, accessibility, and performance of critical UI components such as the page editor, publish flow, and date picker.
WordPress Core Committer and Editor Tech Lead for WordPress 5.7 and WordPress 5.9. Oversaw merging of full site editing functionality into core allowing millions to edit all aspects of their site.
Managed a team of 6 engineers for 17 months. Contributed to a fun and collaborative culture, conducted regular 1:1s, and provided structured feedback. During this time, the team's CultureAmp engagement score increased from 58% to 95%.
Actively maintained the open-source project: triaged issues, reviewed code contributions, and fostered community participation among 1,366 contributors.