Aaron Cohen
Sr. Web Engineer
About
Senior front-end–focused web engineer specializing in full-stack React and TypeScript ecosystems, with experience building complex web applications. Strong in frontend architecture, application workflows, and API integration.
Work Experience
Cementworks
2023 - PresentFounder & Senior Web Engineer
Led end-to-end development of complex web applications, owning frontend architecture and core backend logic. Designed and implemented APIs, authentication flows, and business logic. Architected type-safe React and TypeScript systems with scalable, accessible component patterns. Scaled the company from solo operation to a team of three with 100% year-over-year growth.
Freelance
2017 - 2023Sr. Web Engineer
Built and shipped production websites using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborated with agencies, designers, and backend engineers to scope features and deliver maintainable applications. Delivered award-winning work, including an Awwwards Site of the Day, while maintaining production-grade engineering standards.
Alright Studio
2020 - 2022Sr. Web Engineer (Contract)
Served as senior frontend engineer on client projects overseeing architecture and implementation. Acted as technical liaison between design, product, and engineering. Mentored junior developers, improving code quality and shared ownership. Led technical discovery sessions and supported long-term client engagements.
Actionable
2018 - 2020Software Engineer
Rapidly promoted from junior engineer to lead front-end developer. Built and maintained core product features, internal tools, and marketing sites. Improved application performance by reducing bundle size (~25%) and optimizing API usage. Integrated third-party services for payments, analytics, and in-app voter registration.
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Router, Node.js
Database & Backend
Express, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, REST APIs
Platforms & CMS
Shopify, Shopify Hydrogen, Sanity, Contentful
Animation
Motion JS, GSAP