// frontend developer · austin, tx
MICHAEL DI DIA.

Frontend Developer — building accessible, mobile-first
web experiences for SaaS & CRM platforms

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HTML5|CSS3|JavaScript|jQuery|Bootstrap|WCAG / W3C|React.js|TypeScript|Responsive Design|Figma|REST API|Node.js|Git|SaaS| HTML5|CSS3|JavaScript|jQuery|Bootstrap|WCAG / W3C|React.js|TypeScript|Responsive Design|Figma|REST API|Node.js|Git|SaaS|
About

Highly collaborative and results-oriented frontend developer with a strong track record of adapting to new frameworks and technologies.

I specialize in reusable UI systems, accessibility best practices, and production-ready interfaces that scale across complex SaaS platforms — working cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and backend engineers.

Passionate about creating a more inclusive web for all users, optimizing frontend performance, and continuously expanding toward full-stack engineering.

PageUp
Apr 2022 – Present
Full-time · Austin, TX
Frontend Developer · Jul 2024 – Present
  • Spearhead frontend development initiatives, introducing reusable UI systems and best practices to improve team efficiency.
  • Lead development of custom SaaS recruitment career sites — contributing to client outcomes including 250% increases in started applications and 94% warm lead conversion rates.
  • Build high-performance interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap across CRM and ATS platforms.
  • Champion WCAG/W3C accessibility and mobile-first design standards across all deliverables.
  • Mentor team members on frontend architecture, accessibility, and best practices.
Web Developer · Apr 2022 – Jul 2024
  • Developed client-specific frontend recruitment websites — contributing to solutions that supported seven-figure reductions in agency sourcing spend.
  • Built reusable templates that helped clients reduce incomplete applications by up to 65%.
  • Leveraged CRM and ATS cross-functionality to streamline workflow and project delivery efficiency.
Gravity Lending
Sep 2021 – Apr 2022
Contract · Austin, TX
Frontend Developer
  • Built production-ready UI for a server-rendered PHP CRM/CMS, leveraging Node.js for frontend tooling and build processes.
  • Integrated web APIs and JSON data sources, collaborating with backend engineers on data models and feature flags.
  • Enhanced existing React applications using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
Something Kitschy
Jan 2018 – Sep 2021
Partner of The Knot Worldwide
Frontend Developer
  • Developed award-winning template pages and UI using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
  • Managed front-end web applications for client access, content, and eCommerce with modern SEO techniques.
  • Drove consistent year-over-year growth in online presence, sales, and client performance.
Web Development
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6)
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap / Tailwind
  • React.js / Redux
  • TypeScript
  • Sass / SCSS
  • Responsive Design
  • API Integration
  • Node.js
Design & UX
  • UI/UX Design
  • WCAG / W3C Accessibility
  • Figma / Adobe XD
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Mobile-First Design
Tools & Platforms
  • Git / GitHub
  • SQL / MongoDB
  • REST API / Postman
  • Jira / Slack
  • AWS / Firebase
  • Vercel / Netlify
  • Salesforce / Zendesk
  • VS Code / WebStorm
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts Program, Web Design & New Media
  • Web design, visual design, UX/UI, user research, content strategy, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
DevCamp
Lehi, UT
Full Stack Certification | Upskill & C.E., Web Development
  • Comprehensive Full Stack program, with additional continuing education coursework in UI/UX design, responsive web design, backend, database, and scalable systems.
Awards
  • CEO Award Winner & 3x Nominee — PageUp Global
  • Best Of — The Knot.com — 2019, 2020, 2021
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