Peter Gorgone

Freelance Web Developer

Las Vegas · Los Angeles · Chicago · peter@peltronic.com

Professional Custom Web Development for Small Business and Startups


Experience

I have over 10 years experience writing software. As a professional full-stack web developer, I am passionate about building web applications using modern technologies and best practices. The list below highlights a few of the sites I've built for clients.

Full-Stack Node/React Developer

Contributed to the Achieve personalized learning platform, modernizing quiz and assessment modules used by thousands of students. Refactored tightly-coupled backend logic into clean, reusable Node.js libraries with unit tests, improving maintainability and reducing regression risk. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver UI enhancements in React/Redux and optimize MySQL queries for faster response times.

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025

Full-Stack Node/React Developer

Developed features for the Taxaroo SaaS platform for accounting professionals, enhancing core subscription and authentication systems that power the company's service. Implemented Stripe billing integration, strengthened secure login and KBA identity verification, and refactored backend logic for better maintainability. Delivered UI updates in React to improve account management and onboarding flows.

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

Lead Full-Stack Laravel Developer

Architected and delivered a full rebuild of the LA-based law firm’s internal intranet platform, replacing an aging CMS with a modern Laravel-based system. Implemented a dynamic, searchable attorney directory with advanced filtering by practice area and office, and developed a role-based content editor that empowered non-technical staff to manage pages autonomously. Improved internal workflows and reduced maintenance overhead.

Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

Senior Web Developer/Architect

Product architect and lead responsible for end-to-end development of 2 major projects. The first, called Synergy, is a project management tool with CMS and CRM-type features customized for utility companies to help them manage schedules, budgets, and other items for the many vendors they work with. The second, called Civix is an online portal for submitting and managing permit or license applications. Bootstraped enginering team and managed developement, testing, and deployment operations.

Synergy Project Dashboard

Project Dashboard with sorting and search capabilities. Sidebar utilizes charts to analyze project data in meaningful ways.

Form Builder

The forms used to track project data can be constructed dynamically in an administration area. This page shows building a form from 'components' (commonly used sub-forms). The user can drag & drop a component from the list on the right into the center area to add it to a form, which will then be available on the site (or possibly a mobile app) for filling out by contractors and engineers in the field.

Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

Senior Web Developer

Implemented features such as dynamic playlist, and intelligent search filtering for leading aerial stock footage website. Work also included a complete re-write of the website's admin panel using Laravel MVC Framework.

Filtered Search Results

Search with sophisticated filtering UI (left), results (right), and customizable playlist (bottom).

2014 - 2015

Lead Web Developer

One Day on Earth was an annual project founded by a Santa Monica-based filmmaker. Starting on October 10, 2010 (10/10/10), thousands of volunteers worldwide shot footage documenting life on that day. The 'archive' lets viewers browse and watch the videos by location, keywords, and categories. I built the archive site implementing features such as keyword-based search, commenting, and user ratings. I also integrated the site with the Vimeo API to support both video playback, as well as the ability to upload new videos.

One Day on Earth Archive Map

Map-based UI showing locations where videos were shot on 10/10/2010. 'Cluster' icons in green show groups of videos, which can be clicked on to zoom into.

Sidebar

Pop-out sidebar contains video player, along with other information about the work, plus a playlist of related videos at the bottom.

2010 - 2013

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
  • Languages & Frameworks: PHP (Laravel), JavaScript (Node.js, Express, NestJS), React, Vue.js, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), Python (working proficiency)
  • Backend Development: REST API design, authentication (JWT/OAuth/Passport), caching strategies, background jobs, validation & serialization, rate limiting
  • Frontend Development: Modern ES6+, React/Redux, Vue/Vuex, responsive UI design, accessibility fundamentals, SCSS/CSS architecture
  • Database Design: Schema planning, migrations, query optimization, indexing, transactions, ORM (Eloquent, TypeORM)
  • Infrastructure & DevOps: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Route 53), Linux CLI, Nginx/Apache setup, CI/CD pipelines, environment configuration, Docker (basic)
  • Testing Tools: PHPUnit, Jest
  • Tooling: Git (GitHub/GitLab), Composer, npm/webpack, Bash scripting, Vim/MacVim, JetBrains/PHPStorm
  • Specialties: Legacy modernization, maintainable refactors, database optimization, modular architecture, pragmatic test coverage
  • Domains: EdTech, Legal/Professional Services, Utilities/Field Ops, Fintech/Tax, Social/Media, CMS/Admin tooling
Workflow
  • Testing & Quality: Pragmatic TDD, clean architecture, SOLID/DRY/KISS principles, code review best practices
  • Debugging & Troubleshooting: Deep experience diagnosing complex production issues, tracing logic across backend and frontend layers, and resolving performance bottlenecks using logs, metrics, and command-line tools.
  • Soft Skills: Clear communication with stakeholders, scope shaping, mentoring, estimation, and incremental delivery

References

A snippet from my LinkedIn Profile showing references and recommendations from past clients and co-workers

Client References

Education

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Specialized in Image Processing and Embedded Programming

Bachelor of Arts in Physics


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