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Alejandro Perez

Senior Front-End Developer

Chattanooga, TN
About Me

I build products that solve real problems.

I'm a developer who thinks like a product owner. With over a decade of experience in front-end development, I've shipped everything from enterprise-scale CMS platforms to SaaS products built from scratch.

My specialty is the intersection of design, accessibility, and engineering. I don't just write code that works — I build products that are accessible to everyone, convert visitors into customers, and feel premium to use. Every project gets the same treatment: WCAG compliant, production-ready, and built to last.

Right now, I'm building the Horizontal Impact product lineup — AccessKnight, Obsidian UI, and LaunchKit — alongside my role as a Front End Engineer at Firecrown Media. I'm always open to freelance projects, consulting, and full-time opportunities that align with what I care about: craft, accessibility, and shipping things that matter.

Skills

What I work with

The tools and technologies I use daily to build production-grade web products.

Frontend

  • React / Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript

Backend & Data

  • Supabase (Postgres)
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL / WPGraphQL
  • PHP

CMS & Platforms

  • WordPress (themes, plugins)
  • Headless CMS architecture
  • Vercel
  • Stripe integration
  • Resend email

Design & Accessibility

  • WCAG 2.1 / ADA compliance
  • Figma
  • Design systems
  • Responsive design
  • UI/UX principles
Experience

Where I've been

A timeline of roles and projects that shaped how I build for the web.

Founder & Developer

Current

Horizontal Impact

2025 — Present

Building a portfolio of digital products: AccessKnight (WCAG accessibility SaaS), Obsidian UI (React component kit), and LaunchKit (Next.js SaaS starter). Full-stack development, product strategy, and brand design.

Front End Engineer

Current

Firecrown Media (formerly Kalmbach Media)

2020 — Present

Building and maintaining web properties including the Trains Video platform. Led comprehensive ADA compliance overhauls across the company's portfolio of websites. Created the AP Image Optimization WordPress plugin.

Senior Front-End Developer

Dealer Inspire

Previous

Built responsive, high-performance dealer websites at scale. Developed reusable component libraries and established front-end development standards for the team.

Available for Work

Let's build something great together.

I'm open to freelance projects, consulting engagements, and full-time roles focused on front-end development, accessibility, or product engineering.

Based in Chattanooga, TN · Working remotely with clients everywhere