Labhrás (Larry) Mac Gabhann

summary

UI/UX-focused front-end developer, gradually working my way deeper into the stack.

My code takes a fundamentals-first approach to delighting end users. My development philosophy emphasizes the importance of blending evergreen & emerging technologies to create process-driven, reliant, & maintainable solutions to perennial problems, optimized for change & deletability.

I believe in continuous learning, making people laugh, & building things (real) people can use. I love Astro 🚀.

experience

Front-End Developer

Compatible Connections
1/2018 - Present
  • Solo developer responsible for three consecutive iterations (v3.0, v2.0, v1.0) of employer's website.
  • (v3.0): Site-wide rewrite/refactor using Astro JavaScript framework & islands architecture.
    • Astro, HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, Git, GitHub, & Vite.
    • Integrated a Sanity-driven CMS into site using promise-based/asychronous JavaScript.
    • Standardized site CSS & CSS variables using custom style guide.
    • Encapsulated HTML in resusable, easy-to-maintain Astro components.
    • Used JavaScript objects & functions to store & dynamically inject data into site HTML.
    • Drastically improved site's performance, maintainability, & legibility.
  • (v2.0): Designed, developed, & maintained a custom-coded, fully responsive site using foundational web technologies.
    • HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, Git, GitHub, & Parcel.
    • CSS-only implementations of full-screen / thumbnail image & card galleries.
  • (v1.0): Reviewed, refactored, & optimized legacy identikit site.
    • WordPress & WordPress plugins (e.g. Elementor).

Digital Operations Lead

Compatible Connections
1/2019 - Present
  • Lead head-to-toe rebrand of logo, digital assets, marketing materials, & client materials.
  • Designed custom e-mail templates for scheduling & appointments.
    • HTML & CSS.
  • Created, maintained, & audited a "database" to store mission-critical data & digital assets.
    • CLI, Google Drive, & Linux (rsync).
  • Utilized third-party marketing & scheduling tools to streamline mission-critical processes.
    • Mailchimp & Calendly.
  • Designed social media graphics, posters, marketing materials, & other visual content.
    • Canva & GIMP.

Program Associate

Citizen Diplomacy International
3/2017 - 12/2017
  • Made complex administrative & financial arrangements for State Department-sponsored international delegations, international trade delegations, & official Sister Cities visits.
  • Documented, streamlined & improved Program-related processes using local & cloud-based tools.
    • Gmail, Sortd, Boomerang, Trello, & Buffer.
  • Maintained, updated, & audited operational & financial databases & spreadsheets; generated ad hoc reports for Director of Programs & CEO.
    • Google Sheets & Proprietary Databases.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Compatible Connections
1/2016 - 2/2017
  • Collaborated with owner-operator to draft online marketing materials.
  • Created social media marketing calendar, Facebook ad campaigns, & landing pages to drive increased site traffic & lead generation.
    • Unbounce.

Adjunct Professor

Villanova University
8/2014 - 12/2015
  • Designed & implemented all aspects of an introductory-level course, including syllabus, lectures, assignment rotation, & exams.
    • Received top marks for quality of instruction, responsiveness, & learning outcomes in both internal (CATs) & external (RateMyProfessor) performance reviews.

Accounting & Finance Intern

EnviroKure
3/2014 - 6/2014
  • Optimized & audited start-up firm's financial models.
    • Microsoft Excel.
    • Collaborated with firm's financial team to create a “seasonality matrix” that accurately modeled month- over-month changes in inventory, manufacturing costs, & projected sales.

MBA Fellow

Villanova University
1/2012 - 12/2013

education

MBA Finance & Strategic Management Villanova University
BA English Literature Villanova University

courses & certifications

The Joy of React Josh Comeau 2023
CSS Grid Wes Bos 2020
50 Ways To Analyze Data Chandoo.org 2016

technical skills

Languages

Vanilla JavaScript icon.TypeScript icon.
  • JavaScript (Intermediate) ,
  • TypeScript (Beginner)

JavaScript Libraries & Frameworks

Astro icon.React icon.Vue icon.Express.js icon.
  • Astro (Intermediate) ,
  • React (Beginner) ,
  • Vue (Beginner) ,
  • Express.js (Beginner)

Fundamentals

HTML5 icon.CSS3 icon.Sass icon.JSON icon.REST API icon.
  • HTML (Expert) ,
  • CSS (Expert) ,
  • Sass (Intermediate) ,
  • JSON (Proficient) ,
  • REST (Beginner)

Dev Tools

Neovim icon.VS Code icon.Git icon.GIMP icon.
  • Neovim (Intermediate) ,
  • VS Code (Intermediate) ,
  • Git (Intermediate) ,
  • GIMP (Proficient)

projects & side hustles

Front-End Developer

Marathon Christmas
11/2020 - Present

Solopreneur

FUGIT APPAREL
11/2018 - Present

interests & hobbies

Polymathy

  • My life goal is to learn as much as I can about as many things as possible, including how to learn.
  • In my free time, I'm currently studying: Mycology

Peak Performance

  • I enjoy thinking about processes & how they can be improved.

Music