Building High-Performance Web Solutions That Scale
Modern Web Development Rooted in Performance & Precision
I design and build scalable web solutions that run fast, scale well, and stay maintainable. From full-stack architecture to modern UI systems, I craft solutions that prioritize clean code, thoughtful UX, and long-term maintainability.
Technical Skills & Specialties
My Expertise
Full-Stack Web Development
I build performant web applications by bridging backend logic with clean, accessible frontends. My experience spans custom CMS frameworks and API-driven platforms — with a growing focus on Laravel and modern React tooling.
Tech: PHP (OOP), JavaScript (ES6+), React, MySQL, REST APIs, Laravel
Front-End Engineering
I craft responsive, accessible UI systems using component-based design. Whether it’s a marketing site or a single-page app, I focus on scalable code, performance, and smooth developer workflows.
Tech: React, SCSS, CSS Modules, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Vite
Developer Tooling & Workflows
I work with Git-based workflows, CLI tools, and lightweight containers to create efficient local-to-production pipelines — whether for solo projects or team collaboration.
Tech: GitHub, CI/CD, SSH, Lando, Prompt Engineering, Docker
Committed to Clean Code, Performance & Scalability
Built on Curiosity. Driven by Code .
I’m Caleb — a software engineer at PMC, where I work on performant publishing platforms that power brands like Rolling Stone and Variety. From architecting plugin-based systems in WordPress to building full-stack React applications. I specialize in solving business problems with clean code, thoughtful architecture, and reliable shipping.
My journey into tech didn’t follow a straight line. I came up through bootcamp training, freelance projects, and relentless self-teaching — driven by a love for building things that work, scale, and solve real problems.
Today, I specialize in crafting performant web solutions that balance clean architecture, thoughtful UX, and long-term maintainability. Whether it’s designing APIs, building reusable components, or architecting CMS frameworks, I approach each project with a builder’s mindset and an engineer’s eye for detail.
I’m constantly leveling up with tools like Laravel, Next.js, and containerized workflows to stay sharp and future-ready.
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Custom-Built apps, Plugins, and Platforms—Built to Perform.
Projects That Bridge Frontend, Backend & Product
Latest posts
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What Modernizing Legacy Analytics Code Taught Me About Production Safety
Introduction — Why This Was Worth Writing About Recently, I worked on modernizing a legacy Google Universal Analytics event-tracking system in production. On the surface, it looked like a straightforward refactor: remove jQuery, introduce TypeScript, and clean up the architecture. In reality, it was one of the higher-risk changes you can make in a mature…
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How to Break Into Tech in 2025: Real Advice I Gave a First-Time Engineer
Introduction Recently, a junior engineer reached out to me on LinkedIn asking for advice on how to land their first job in tech. It wasn’t a flashy question. No shortcuts. No “what’s the fastest way to get hired?” energy. Just an honest message from someone early in their journey—learning full-stack development, exploring AI, and trying…
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What Building a Small AI App Taught Me About Fundamentals
I recently finished building a small AI-powered translation app called PollyGlot. The project came from Scrimba’s AI Engineer Path as a breakout challenge. We were given a Figma file, design assets, and a clear goal: build a working AI application. What made this project interesting wasn’t just the AI — it was the constraints. The…
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How I Learned to Take Ownership Without a Safety Net
There’s a version of engineering growth that gets talked about a lot: promotions, new titles, well-scoped projects with clear ownership and strong support. And then there’s the version that actually shapes you. This post is about the second one. It’s about what it feels like to take ownership of a production issue when the deadline…
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How a Simple S3 Access Request Turned Into a DevOps Learning Opportunity
Sometimes growth doesn’t come from a planned project.It comes from a small, practical need that exposes a much bigger system. This started with a debugging task. I was working on an issue involving static page articles that were being served from an S3 bucket. To properly investigate the problem, I needed direct access to the…
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Bringing Value to a Team Without Being Asked
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned as an engineer is that impact isn’t limited to being “on call” or officially assigned to a problem. Sometimes, the biggest contributions come from noticing when help is needed—and stepping in without being asked. Recently, a teammate was handling a production issue during a rotation shift. The…
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Two Pointers, Palindromes, and Pair Programming with AI: How I Use LeetCode and ChatGPT to Level Up
“AI isn’t a cheat code. It’s a mirror, a mentor, a sparring partner. But I still have to do the reps.” LeetCode is more than just a platform to prep for interviews—it’s my personal gym for becoming a better engineer. Every coding challenge is a sparring match. And lately, I’ve been bringing in a tough—but…
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The Developer Growth Hack You’re Probably Ignoring: Side Projects
I broke into tech about 3 years ago. I changed careers from doing something different than Software Development. I attended a boot camp to learn how to code and become a competent hiring prospect. After the boot camp was over, I found myself looking for my first role. It was tough trying to find a…
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