Shawn Cook

I am a senior web engineer building front‑end (React, JavaScript) and back‑end (PHP, Python) applications. I also…

  • build fast, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces with clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
  • work extensively with WordPress, including multi‑site setups and solutions for multiple brands.
  • have built and maintained sites for iconic names like Rolling Stone, Variety, and The Onion, and projects spanning digital media, e‑commerce, and academia.
  • approach AI with curiosity, caution, and a focus on practical impact.
  • aim to learn purposefully, adapt quickly, and bring human context to technical work.

Proficiencies & Interests

  • Core Web & Frontend

    • Accessibility and semantic web
    • CSS/Sass/Tailwind
    • JavaScript/TypeScript
    • React & component libraries
    • Responsive & accessible design
    • UI components
  • Tools & Backend

    • Command-line interface (CLI)
    • Git for version control
    • PHP & WordPress development
    • Django (Python)
    • Static site generators
  • Other Competencies

    • AI-driven workflows
    • Gutenberg themes
    • Performance optimization
    • Scrum & Agile
    • Technical documentation
    • Workflow automation
  • Personal Interests

    • EDM
    • Cats
    • Video games
    • Mechanical keyboards

Career Highlights

  • Senior Lead Software Engineer

    Penske Media Corporation  — Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

    to present

  • Front End Developer

    skinnyCorp  — Chicago, IL (Remote)

    to

  • Senior UX Developer

    Alley  — NYC (Remote)

    to

  • Front End Web Developer

    Onion, Inc  — Chicago, IL

    to

Education

Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point
Associate of Arts and Sciences
University of Wisconsin—Marathon County

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