Josh Davies

Software Engineer | Author

I build beautiful, engaging, and perfectly executed frontend and backend experiences. While finding time to write, hike and read.

About

Back in 2005, I decided to try my hand at creating custom MySpace themes and dove head first into the rabbit hole of coding and web development. Fast-forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of building software for an advertising agency, a full fledged development company, a hosting company, and a woocommerce studio.

My main focus these days is building hobby SaaS applications like MyNesso and TradeDataHub as well as design top-notch backend solutions for clients at Camna. I mostly enjoy building software in the sweet spot where design and engineering meet — things that look good but are also built well under the hood. In my free time, I love to just code anything and everything I can get my hands on. I have a goal of building a new SaaS application every 3 - 4 months. Check out my portfolio to see more.

When I’m not at the computer, I’m usually hanging out with my wife and three daughters, hiking, or running around Wyoming searching for new trails and peaks to hike. I love to write, I actually published my first book Why Do I Matter in May of 2024. If Im not reading one you can find me working on my next.

Experience

  1. 2023 — Present

    Build and maintain critical components for cospark clients. I work closely with teams, including front-end developers, designers, and product managers, to implement back-end functionality for WordPress and Woocommerce that make the user's experience the best they can have.

    • WordPress
    • Woocommerce
    • PHP
    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • ReactJS
  2. 2014 — Present

    Build and maintain critical components for CAMNA clients around the globe. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, and product managers, to implement back-end functionality that makes the user's experience the best they can have.

    • PHP
    • Ruby
    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • ReactJS
    • WordPress
    • Woocommerce
  3. 2011 — 2014

    Build, style, and ship high-quality websites, design systems, mobile apps, and digital experiences for a diverse array of projects for clients including Stoney Bank Nurseries, Drohan Brick, MYCO Mechanical, Cocoon9, The Whip Tavern, Chester County Historical Society, and more. Provide leadership within engineering department through close collaboration, knowledge shares, and spearheading the development of internal tools.

    • PHP
    • JavaScript
    • HTML & SCSS
    • ReactJS
    • WordPress
    • Woocommerce
    • PHP
    • .NET
  4. 2008 - 2011

    Developed, maintained, and shipped production designs and code for church website and events. Including the design of Sunday Mornings Service, Stage Designs, Sermon Series Graphics and Videos, Website management/updates, and more.

    • HTML & CSS
    • JavaScript
    • Photoshop
    • Illuatrator
    • InDesign
    • After Effects
    • Premier Pro

Projects

  • 2024

    A Phonics Company for the 21st Century

    Agency: Cospark

    Built a website for a phonics company that needed the speed and effiency offered by Next.JS and headless WordPress. One API call runs every page on this site. I built one endpoint that pulls in everything needed for each page load.

    • NextJS
    • Headless Wordpress
    • TypeScript
    • Custom API Endpoint
  • 2019 - 2020

    Award Winning Nurseries

    Agency: Smith & Howell Design Co.

    The client needed a webste that showcased their beautiful portfolio while also being a sales tool to all potential new client. This award winning Nursery is home to many best in show Awards at the Philadelphia Flower Show.

    • NextJS
    • Headless Wordpress
    • SASS
    • JavaScript
    • Vercel
  • 2023

    Make a Splash with a Backsplash

    Agency: AarcMediaGroup

    A custom calulator built to calculate price based on demensions and add-ons. The client needed price calulated to the inch and the values sent through with the order. I was able to deliver all of it. Check it out.

    • Miva Commerce
    • JavaScript
  • 2023 - 2024

    Builder of the Year

    Agency: Smith & Howell Design Co.

    Beautiful website built to showcase the portfolio of an award winning builder. Built soley with WordPress this website provides functionality the customer needed to sell more builds.

    • WordPress
    • PHP
    • SASS
    • JavaScript
  • 2017 — 2018

    Go To The Whip

    Agency: Smith & Howell Design Co.

    A beautiful website that reflects the old english pub found at The Whip Tavern.

    • WordPress
    • CSS
    • PHP
    • JavaScript