Taylor Flynn

Senior Software Engineer

I architect Complex, Interconnected, and Modern Digital Experiences with Elegant UX/UI Design built on Maintainable, Scalable, and Optimized Backends.

About Me

I'm a Software Engineer working in Web Development, Ecommerce, and the Games industries. My journey into tech began with Game Art & Design, where I specialized in 3D Modeling and Geometry Scripting and found my passion for programming. This led me to Freelance Game Programming roles, building Tools and Gameplay Logic, and eventually transitioning into Web Development.

Currently, I'm a Lead Developer at Fam.la, a modern branding agency where I've been facilitating the development of High-Impact Digital Projects. I focus on architecting Cutting-Edge Digital Experiences, pushing the boundaries of Modern Front-End Development built on top of Solid Backend Foundations to enable seamless and scalable solutions. My work emphasizes on intuitive Admin, User, and Developer Experience with a commitment to Readable, Clean, Maintainable, and Optimized Code.

In my free time, I'm working on a custom Headless Ecommerce Solution with AI Integrations, a modern Board Game Simulator Framework built on Unreal Engine 5, allowing board game creators to iterate on analog prototypes in a digital space, as well as a Multiplayer Melee Combat System with Network Replication, Resimulation, Server Rollback, and Lag Compensation.

Outside of the technical space, I love Rock Climbing, capturing moments through Sports Photography and Videography, reading or writing Fantasy Narratives, and immersing myself in some great Video Games with my circle of Friends and Family.

Professional Experience

  1. 2022 — Present

    Lead Developer • Fam.la

    Senior Software Engineer

    Fullstack Developer

    • Leading the end-to-end development of high-impact digital projects, owning the full development lifecycle from inception, through to production release, and into maintenance phases.
    • Managing all technical communications with clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Architecting scalable, readable, and robust systems, focusing on solving complex use cases from internal and external utilities to derive cohesive and well-structured logic.
    • Enhancing admin/management control, analytics, and visibility to highlight core points in application flows via custom solutions and external APIs like Slack and Twilio, improving team clarity and observability.
    • Driving technical decisions for complex Ecommerce platforms, stores, and innovative user experiences, aligning project stack, frameworks, and dependencies with strategic goals.
    • Overseeing collaborative code reviews and implementing refactoring strategies to prevent tech-debt and balance optimization, readability, extensibility, and flexibility to enhance overall code quality while maintaining development speed.
  2. 2017 — Present

    Freelance Software Engineer

    FullStack Web Developer

    Gameplay Engineer

    Tooling Engineer

    3D Hard Surface Modeling

    • Worked across a diverse range of digital solutions, including Ecommerce stores, custom websites, and complex game logic, utilizing multiple frameworks, languages, and technologies and softwares.
    • Composed clear, readable, and reusable code focusing on proper separation of concerns, managing complex integrations with third-party APIs and services to ensure seamless and scalable functionality.
    • Effectively communicated with teams and clients to provide technical clarity and consistently deliver innovative, tailored solutions that meet varied client needs.
    • Refactored commonly core vector math algorithms to reduce runtime calculation time and cost.
    • Developed complex niche solutions such as, dynamic PDF generation, custom 2FA SMS authentication, and CMS-driven SEO.
  3. 2019 — 2020

    Lead 3D Modeler • Brainstorm Edu

    Web Developer

    Stem Instructor

    • Led 3D Modeling initiatives and participated in STEM curriculum reforms, driving innovation in the 3D workflows and programming workflows to enhance efficacy and quality across multiple technical projects.
    • Collaborated with the Lead Python engineer to integrate Python into Game and Web Development workflows and courses, ensuring solid understanding of fundamental programming principles in creative contexts.
    • Instructed students in 3D technologies, from core computer science concepts to advanced 3D modeling techniques, providing a comprehensive education that bridged the gap between technical skills and artistic expression.
    • Developed and launched web and game applications for course project reforms, creating an immersive, technical, and engaging learning environment that empowered students to excel in software development in real-world capacities.
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Project History

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    Fam.la

    Built a modern brand design portfolio website, showcasing digital and branding projects with unique visuals. Integrated a partner websites' API to co-locate job openings and other business logic between platforms. Developed custom private digital solutions to display individualzed presentation decks to potential clients created from a rich, currated, and branded kit of frontend components, controlled by client/admin teams through an intuitive modern CMS integration.

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    Swans.la

    Designed and developed a cutting-edge website for a talent sourcing agency, featuring a custom job board with advanced animations and a sophisticated UX/UI interface. The platform includes a unique inclusive/exclusive job filtering and sorting system, enhancing user experience and engagement. Integrated critical workflows such as job applications and contact requests with Slack APIs, ensuring seamless team communication and transparency. Collaborated on API integration with a third-party job sharing service, expanding the reach and functionality of the platform. Provided technical leadership while delivering an innovative and robust digital solution tailored to the client's business needs.

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    530 Broadway

    Collaborated with a luxury real estate firm managing an $8 billion portfolio to create an innovative property website. Showcasing high-end properties through unique parallax windows, scroll-based progression systems, and polished hero animations. Crafted an immersive horizontal smooth-scrolling image gallery with media parallax effects, and implemented parallax friendly magnetic scroll detection alongside carousel-like navigation UI. Delivered a seamless, cutting-edge digital experience that marries aesthetic appeal and brand of the building with engaging functionality.

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    LDV Club

    Developed and expanded a custom headless Ecommerce store into a private luxury furniture platform featuring a unique, non-standard purchase flow. Engineered complex business logic to ensure transparency and provide analytics throughout the customer journey. Integrated SMS messaging and email systems for order updates, marketing, and platform access, enhancing user engagement to drive sales. Seamlessly managed multiple third-party provider integrations, delivering a cohesive and scalable enterprise solution. Implemented Slack messaging at critical touchpoints within the application to provide management with real-time visibility and operational clarity.

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    Sam Edelman

    Led the development of a high-impact anniversary campaign for a global shoe brand, in collaboration with Kylie Jenner, to celebrate the brand's storied history. Architected a robust library of components and a showcase UI/UX that elevated the campaign's digital presence, with a strong emphasis on visual narrative. Enabled extensive design customization and creation by the design team through a performant and versatile backend, allowing for a wide range of creative expressions. Delivered a seamless and engaging digital experience that honored the brand's legacy while resonating with a global audience.

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    AMIYA

    Architected and developed a powerful theme development platform on Shopify, enabling the creation of limitless, fully custom themes without the need for developer intervention. This no-code pipeline empowers brands to rapidly design and deploy unique Ecommerce experiences, scaling effortlessly to meet diverse business needs. Leveraged this platform to rebrand a luxury knitwear company, delivering a sophisticated, tailored online presence that aligned with the brand's high-end identity. The solution provided a scalable and efficient pathway for brands with tighter timelines or budgets to enter the market without sacrificing quality or design integrity.