Frank Kepler

Background

About Frank Kepler

I’m a hands-on Director of Development and Senior Full Stack Web Developer with a passion for building web products that are fast, scalable, and genuinely impactful—for both users and teams. Over a decade in the industry, I’ve evolved from an enthusiastic coder to a peer leader focused on team success, technical excellence, and collaborative growth.What drives me: • Clear, honest communication and a strong sense of partnership—both with clients and within my teams • Delivering maintainable, high-performance solutions using modern frameworks and best practices • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and support‍ Technical Expertise • Backend: Laravel, Laravel Livewire, PHP, Craft CMS, WordPress • Frontend: Flux UI, Alpine.js, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS • DevOps/Infrastructure: Forge, Buddy Works, DDEV • Search/Performance: Algolia, custom optimization strategies • Workflow & CI/CD: Git, automated deployments, code reviews Leadership & Impact • Provide technical oversight and architecture direction across multiple projects, ensuring code quality and consistency • Lead project scoping, estimation, and technical discovery—translating client goals into actionable, achievable plans • Champion knowledge sharing and mentorship, unblocking teammates and supporting professional growth • Advocate for leveraging AI and emerging tech, bringing new tools and approaches into the dev workflow • Collaborate closely with clients, designers, and project managers to align technical solutions with business objectives Recent Highlights • Led launches of complex projects with seamless handoff and ongoing support • Revamped internal processes for code review, estimation, and documentation, resulting in improved team agility and codebase health • Supported team adoption of new technologies, including AI, to drive efficiency and innovation • Consistently bridge gaps between sales, design, and development to ensure transparent expectations and smooth delivery PhilosophyI believe development should be smooth, transparent, and collaborative—if it’s not, you’re working with the wrong team. My goal is to create an environment where developers thrive, clients feel heard, and products are built for lasting success.Whether I’m in the code, in the room, or helping set the vision, I’m committed to building things the right way—and helping others do the same.Let’s build something amazing together.