About

Tech-savvy professional with substantial experience in delivering scalable, user-centric software solutions across enterprise and high-growth digital platforms, leading cross-functional engineering teams, and optimizing complex frontend ecosystems.

Track record of architecting and deploying robust applications by integrating modern frontend frameworks, refining DevOps pipelines, and enhancing UX-driven design systems to accelerate product delivery and adoption. Adept at translating business needs into technical solutions, mentoring engineering teams to build scalable component libraries, and enforcing code quality standards through automated testing and CI/CD integrations. Skilled in leading Agile transformations, optimizing workflow transparency, and improving productivity through sprint planning, backlog refining, and technical upskilling. Known for modernizing legacy systems by implementing cutting-edge technologies, streamlining performance through infrastructure upgrades, and enabling seamless cross-platform integration. Well-versed in orchestrating frontend-backend collaboration, leveraging containerized environments, and managing version-controlled deployments for global-scale applications.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Experience

Insight - Remote 2020 - 2025

Senior Software Engineer at Asphalt Analytics (Jan 2025 - Feb 2025)

Designed and deployed comparative athlete data visualization page utilizing Recharts JS to enable performance insights and trend analysis. Directed focused development team by assigning tasks, managing code contributions via structured pull request workflows, and ensuring timely feature delivery. Used React, Vite, Material UI, Daisy UI, and Tailwind CSS to engineer advanced UI enhancements, including frame-by-frame video playback, intuitive navigation consolidation, and data list loading optimization.

• Delivered all requested features within a strict 6-week deadline, ensuring timely project completion.
• Delegated development tasks between onshore and offshore teams, made final decisions on code contributions, and deployed updates using AWS services.
• Led client communications and facilitated feedback sessions with minimal stakeholder involvement, securing alignment and approvals before final delivery.

Senior Software Engineer at Pavilion Payments (Aug 2024 - Dec 2024)

Developed gaming enrollment application leveraging Next.js 14 to deliver a performant and scalable user experience. Collaborated with UX Designers to translate wireframes into functional components for both application interfaces and shared libraries. Supported the DevOps team in configuring and maintaining Azure pipelines to streamline CI/CD workflows. Oversaw task execution and sprint planning through Azure DevOps to maintain alignment with project timelines. Partnered with Backend Developers to configure a local development server, enabling seamless frontend-backend integration and accelerating debugging processes.

• Engineered reusable component library using Vite 5, React 18, Storybook 8, and Material UI 6 to ensure UI consistency across platforms.
• Built the frontend application from the ground up while simultaneously developing a reusable component library.

Senior Software Engineer at Optinexus (Internal Initiative) (Nov 2023 - Jul 2024)

Partnered with end users to optimize process flows and improve user experience through continuous feedback and iterative design. Engineered and enhanced C# APIs to dynamically generate documents by integrating structured form data and AI-generated content. Built an administrative interface within the Blazor application, enabling users to manage and configure Word template libraries. Administered SharePoint document storage, implemented version control, and integrated API interactions for seamless document lifecycle management. Tracked development progress using GitHub Projects and JIRA issues to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to improve deployment reliability for the Word Add-in.
• Leveraged Azure Portal to manage Cosmos DB and containerized applications, ensuring scalability/operational stability.
• Enhanced user interactivity and document integration by developing a Microsoft Word Add-in using TypeScript and .NET Blazor.
• Automated document generation by architecting an AI-powered contract management application.

Senior Software Engineer at Progressive (Nov 2022 - Sept 2023)

Implemented Splunk logging to improve observability, monitoring, and issue resolution across the web codebase. Led major technical upgrades, modernizing the stack by migrating Node.js from v14 to v18 and Angular from v12 to v16 for performance and security improvements. Collaborated with the internal Angular group to strengthen the shared component library and promote consistency across applications.

• Remediated defects and deployed usability- and accessibility-focused enhancements to ensure compliance.
• Served as an Angular subject matter expert, advising cross-functional teams on frontend best practices and scalable architecture strategies.
• Enhanced CI/CD pipeline by integrating Prettier, ESLint, Jasmine, Karma unit tests, and Playwright end-to-end tests within Azure DevOps and Docker workflows.
• Delivered minor enhancements and resolved bugs in supporting AWS Lambda functions and .NET APIs to ensure seamless backend integration.

Senior Software Engineer at AndGo by Goodyear (Sept 2020 - Jul 2022)

Facilitated Agile transformation by refining Scrum practices, supporting team restructuring, and enabling smoother collaboration as the team size increased. Partnered with UX Designers to translate Figma prototypes into seamless, user-centric feature implementations. Led technical knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill engineering teams and foster a continuous learning culture. Mentored frontend developers, coordinated backlog refining, and guided sprint planning to streamline team productivity. Established a foundational style guide using React Styleguidist to standardize component usage and accelerate development consistency.

• Enhanced code reusability, maintainability, and scalability across evolving applications by advising development teams on frontend architecture best practices.
• Advanced frontend development using JavaScript, React, Redux Toolkit (RTK), RTK Query, Flow, MSW, SASS/SCSS, Jest, React Testing Library (RTL), Prettier, Stylelint, ESLint, and React Styleguidist to optimize code quality.
• Launched experimental features using feature flags and analytics, enabling data-driven insights into user behavior and application enhancements.

Senior Software Engineer at Insight (Between Client-based Projects) (Sept 2020 - May 2025)

Mentored team members through structured one-on-one sessions to foster professional growth and improve frontend competencies. Conducted extensive self-driven research on advancements in React, Angular, and Vue to stay current with modern frontend ecosystems. Designed and built exploratory applications to evaluate framework-specific features while enhancing GitHub project management expertise. Scoped and delivered project estimations for design system and component library initiatives to support client-facing solution proposals. Developed a custom CLI tool to automate frontend template initialization, streamlining project setup for internal development teams.

• Earned Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and GitHub certifications to strengthen Agile delivery capabilities.
• Migrated a legacy WordPress site hosted on Bluehost to a modern React-based Next.js application deployed on Vercel, improving performance and maintainability.

Victoria's Secret - Columbus, OH 2019 - 2020

Senior Frontend Web Developer

Engineered responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a proprietary React-Redux-based framework incorporating Handlebars templating. Partnered with UX designers to align technical feasibility with high-quality, user-centric interface designs. Led the redesign of the account space, delivering a modernized user interface that improved usability and engagement. Implemented legal compliance controls for CCPA, PIPEDA, and GDPR by collaborating with product owners, legal teams, and content managers. Developed privacy-first tracking solutions in coordination with the enterprise architecture team to enforce user consent protocols. Managed project workflows using the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket) to ensure transparency and efficiency.

• Directed frontend development efforts by assigning tasks, guiding technical design, conducting code reviews, and onboarding new team members.
• Served as Technical Lead for the account section of VictoriasSecret.com, driving frontend architecture and feature planning across cross-functional teams.
• Supported global team integration by coordinating with offshore developers in Bengaluru, adjusting collaboration workflows to enhance productivity across time zones.

CareWorks Tech - Columbus, OH 2017 - 2018

Software Specialist

Operated within an Agile environment, integrating both internal and external libraries to meet evolving project requirements. Utilized the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) to manage tasks, document processes, and track development milestones. Employed Git for version control and collaborative coding, ensuring seamless integration and codebase integrity.

• Delivered frontend development solutions for Victoria's Secret, leveraging a React-inspired JavaScript library to build scalable, component-based interfaces.
• Stepped into team leadership role, providing guidance, resolving technical roadblocks, and supporting team coordination.

Additional Experience

Associate Application Developer, J.P. Morgan Chase

Summer Technology Analyst, J.P. Morgan Chase

Co-Founder & Creative Collaborator, Metto, Partnership LLC

Undergraduate Researcher, Ohio University Research Program (REU - NSF)

Technical Business Consultant, Global Consulting Program Ohio University

Portfolio & Personal Projects

Travel Blog | bestseenonfoot.com

Online Portfolio | gerrod-schirtzinger.com

GitHub | github.com/gs377209

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Minor in Computer Science

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, May 2014.

Cumulative GPA: 3.94

Professional Certifications

Professional Scrum Master 1

GitHub Foundations

Honors, Awards, and Other Experiences

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, May 2014.
• Outstanding Junior & Senior in Computer Engineering Award.
• Outstanding Co-op Award, 2014.
• President of Theta Chi Fraternity, 2012 - 2013.
• Engineering and Technology Senator in Student Government, Fall 2012.
• Member of IEEE, 2010 - 2024.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, XML, CSS, SASS/SCSS, C++, Java, Python, SQL, .NET, C#, GraphQL

Development Tools & IDEs: VS Code, Eclipse, Sublime Text, Charles Proxy, Docker, VirtualBox VMs, Figma

Frameworks & Libraries: React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Vite, Redux, Redux Toolkit, RTK Query, RxJS, NgRx, Mock Service Worker, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Daisy UI, Prettier, Stylelint, ESLint, Storybook JS, React Styleguidist, Handlebars, Django

Testing Tools: Jest, Jasmine, Karma, React Testing Library, Flow, Vitest, Cypress, Playwright

Data Visualization: Recharts JS

Technologies & Concepts: Machine Learning, Web Crawling, SEO, WCAG Accessibility, Mobile First, Responsive Design, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Redis, ElasticSearch

Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Discord, Zoom, Google Workspace/G Suite

Methodologies & DevOps: Agile Development, Waterfall Development, Atlassian Tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), GitHub Tools, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Cloud

Operating Systems: macOS, Ubuntu/Linux, Windows