Jacob Gruber
Full Stack Developer & Automation Specialist
Crafting intelligent solutions through AI integration, API development, and business process automation
About Me
I'm a Full Stack Developer specializing in building intelligent internal tools, API integrations, and automation solutions. With expertise in AI implementation, I transform complex business challenges into streamlined digital workflows.
At Orchard Digital Marketing, I've pioneered several AI-powered tools that have significantly reduced manual workloads and increased productivity. My approach combines technical innovation with practical business applications, delivering measurable ROI through custom-built solutions.
My technical toolkit includes Python for automation and data processing, React for intuitive interfaces, and various AI technologies for intelligent functionality. I excel at connecting disparate systems through robust API integrations and creating unified workflows.
As co-founder of Digital Home Developers, I've applied these same principles to help small and medium businesses leverage enterprise-grade automation capabilities at scale. I'm passionate about creating systems that eliminate repetitive tasks and empower teams to focus on high-value work.
Professional Experience
- Developed an advanced AI-powered content generation framework that integrates with a custom-built client database and SEMRush API to automatically produce tailored blog content unique to each client's industry and target keywords.
- Created a comprehensive image asset management solution that leverages AI to analyze images, generate SEO-optimized filenames, alt tags, and metadata, then seamlessly integrates with WordPress through a custom plugin for automated media library enrichment.
- Built a location-based WordPress plugin utilizing MapBox API that creates a custom post type for locations and provides blocks that display the nearest location based on user geolocation, along with an interactive map interface for location discovery and search functionality.
- Streamlined WordPress theme development and consolidated plugin usage through custom ReactJS Gutenberg blocks and PHP ACF blocks, reducing dependencies on multiple plugins.
- Implemented GitHub workflow management, facilitating better version control, and automation of linting and file minification.
- Spearheaded the creation of documentation, and established code standards.
- Led initiative to improve overall page speed, increasing scores by an average of 27 points for existing sites and 60 for new builds through dynamic loading, plugin reduction, code optimization, and file minification.
- Led technical SEO optimization, increasing average click-through rate by 40% and improving average position by 14% across multiple clients.
- Created custom WordPress plugins and Python scripts to automate content generation and population processes.
- Managed DNS records and migrated client websites to new servers, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity.
- Conducted security and performance monitoring and upgrades on servers.
- Leveraged Python and Pandas for extracting and managing data from CSV files for database integration.
- Provided office-wide tech support, troubleshooting, and process automation, driving overall team productivity.
- Developed and deployed an automated form testing system, reducing manual testing time.
- Automated SEMRush site health reports and notifications with a Google Scripts web app.
- Supported technical SEO optimization across client websites, aiding in increased site visibility, traffic, and performance.
- Founded and operate a web development company specializing in custom WordPress solutions for small to medium businesses.
- Design and develop custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins for a diverse client base.
- Lead client communication, project management, and business development initiatives.
- Implement comprehensive SEO strategies, increasing client visibility and organic traffic.
Technical Projects
Developed a desktop remake of the bamboozle.com web app/game using Python and Tkinter, recreating the popular trivia game experience for desktop users.
Co-created a Python/Flask web application for event creation, email invitation, and validation. The system allows users to create events, send invitations, and track RSVPs.
Developed a React-based banking web application with user authentication, account management, and transaction features.
Technical Skills
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Looking to enhance your business operations with custom automation tools or AI solutions? I'd love to discuss how my expertise can help streamline your workflows and boost productivity.
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Whether you need to automate repetitive tasks, integrate disparate systems, or implement AI to enhance your business processes, I can help transform your vision into reality.
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