# Resume: Greg Rickaby - URL: - LinkedIn: - GitHub: Technical lead and software engineer. I build fast, accessible sites with Next.js and TypeScript, lead teams, and bring agentic AI into everyday engineering work. - Now: Technical Lead, Mindsize - On the web: 29 years, since 1997 - Based in: Alabama, working remotely - Skills: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Agentic AI, Team leadership, Testing (Vitest, Playwright), WordPress ## Experience ### Technical Lead, [Mindsize](https://mindsize.com) Remote · February 2024 – Present Mentor an agile team as a staff-augmented engineer for a multi-billion dollar grocery retailer. - Scope Jira tickets from stakeholder requirements gathered in refinement and sprint planning. - Translate design and product requirements into performant, scalable solutions with Next.js and TypeScript. - Coordinate with designers, product owners, architects, and engineering managers to keep delivery on track. - Oversee the full development lifecycle: design, code review, and deployment. - Establish coding standards, testing practices, and documentation workflows with Vitest, Playwright, and Storybook. - Introduce agentic AI workflows and tooling standards, using two decades of engineering experience to move faster without sacrificing quality. - Unblock teammates on tough problems as one of the team's go-to for troubleshooting and code review. Skills: Agentic AI, Team Leadership, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Vitest, Playwright, Storybook, GraphQL, REST APIs, Node.js, Jira, Agile/Scrum ### Team Lead, WPForms.com Remote · May 2023 – January 2024 Led development and team growth at WPForms.com, driving platform improvements to boost performance, user experience, and conversions. - Collaborated with the engineering manager, product owner, and cross-functional teams to guide the wpforms.com marketing platform. - Led front-end and back-end development, optimizing site performance and conversion rates. - Provided technical leadership and mentorship, including feedback and performance reviews, to support team growth. - Ensured clean, maintainable code across the stack using PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress best practices. Skills: Team Leadership, WordPress Development, Conversion Optimization, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, REST APIs, Node.js, Employee Coaching, Performance Management ### Technical Lead, Americaneagle.com Remote · May 2022 – April 2023 After a decade leading engineering at WebDevStudios, I stepped back from people management to lead client web projects in WordPress and React, supporting sales efforts and internal R&D. - Led the website migration to WordPress for samhealth.org while staff-augmented onto the client's team. - Collaborated with clients and internal teams to deliver custom websites using WordPress, React, and Next.js. - Partnered with the business development team on technical scoping and sales proposals. - Led internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, including Lunch & Learns and R&D on modern frameworks and frontend tooling. - Championed emerging technologies and kept the team current with evolving web standards. Skills: Project Leadership, WordPress, React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Technical Scoping, Client Collaboration ### Director of Engineering, WebDevStudios Remote · May 2013 – May 2022 Directed engineering operations and strategy at WebDevStudios, supporting cross-department goals and high-profile client delivery. - Led engineering operations, including staffing, team wellness, policy, and continuing education. - Developed technical roadmaps and strategic goals aligned with company objectives. - Supported Project Management with resource planning across concurrent client engagements. - Partnered with Business Development as a sales engineer, scoping estimates and proposals for prospective clients. - Advised the CEO and COO on execution strategy, and led projects for clients including Microsoft, the NBA, Monster.com, and Realtor.com. Skills: Leadership, Engineering Strategy, Sales Engineering, Team Development, Interviewing, Constructive Feedback, WordPress, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Cross-Functional Collaboration ### Chief Engineer, Bluewater Broadcasting Montgomery, AL · January 2010 – May 2013 Primary engineer for a multi-station radio group, overseeing all technical systems, FCC compliance, and digital platforms. - Responsible for all technical operations across multiple stations, including studios, IT infrastructure, networking, and on-air automation. - Ensured 24/7 broadcast reliability and maintained full FCC compliance, including EAS, public files, and technical documentation. - Managed station websites and social media for audience engagement and growth. - Handled regulatory, infrastructure, and emergency-operations communications as the group's primary technical contact. - Held Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Skills: FCC Compliance, Broadcast Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Automation Systems, WordPress, Project Management, CBT Certification ### Chief Engineer, Gulf South Communications Dothan, AL · September 2002 – December 2009 Sole broadcast engineer for multiple radio stations, managing technical systems, automation, and digital infrastructure. - As the group's only engineer, ran technical operations: studio equipment, IT infrastructure, networking, and automation. - Maintained on-air reliability and managed preventative maintenance for studio and transmitter sites. - Maintained station websites and digital infrastructure to support online presence. - Drove technology strategy, system upgrades, and operational continuity across all stations. Skills: Broadcast Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Automation Systems, WordPress, Project Management, Strategic Planning ### Webmaster, Midwest Communications Wausau, WI · June 1999 – September 2002 Managed country station websites using a custom CMS, covering content, graphics, photography, and day-to-day requests from Program Directors. - Managed websites for all country-formatted stations on a custom CMS, handling daily updates, promotional content, and design assets. - Created graphics, wrote content, and shot event photography for station branding and audience engagement. - Fielded day-to-day requests from Program Directors, covering content needs, promotions, and special asks. - Maintained and enhanced site functionality with HTML, CSS, and ASP in an early-era web environment. Skills: Content Creation, Graphic Design, Photography, Custom CMS, HTML, CSS, ASP, Cross-Department Collaboration, Organizational Support ## Other experience ### Author In 2017, I wrote a children's book, [_Creating a Website for Dummies Jr_](https://amzn.to/41eZFfF), published by Wiley Global under the [dummies™](https://www.dummies.com/) brand. The book guides young readers through planning and building a website. It's been translated into 2 languages and holds a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. I've also been Technical Editor on three other books: - [_WordPress for Dummies_](https://amzn.to/44EeXgy) (Sabin-Wilson, 2021) - [_Professional WordPress Plugin Development_](https://amzn.to/3VN8f3Z) (Williams et al., 2020) - [_WordPress All-In-One For Dummies_](https://amzn.to/3B37BG8) (Sabin-Wilson, 2019) ### Contributor I was part of the WordPress community from 2008 to 2023, contributing to core, docs, plugins, and themes, and speaking at WordCamps and meetups. I now contribute to Next.js, Storybook, and other open-source projects. Outside of tech, I volunteer with local community organizations, including Boy Scouts, Wiregrass Church, and the local high school band boosters.