Hi there! 👋 My name is
Rob Hoover
Vancouver-based software engineer and web developer specializing in building performant, user-centric digital experiences. Extensive experience with React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL. Proven ability to design and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient systems, with a focus on live services and e-commerce platforms. Experienced in collaborating across departments to implement high-quality, modular solutions while supporting live product operations.
In my free time, I like to take my two dogs on hikes in the mountains and at night I sing in a punk band.
Projects
Here is a variety of my past work which you can click to view in a new tab.
This portfolio itself was built with React using Tailwind CSS.
PHP, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL
Visual Capitalist
Visual Capitalist is an online publisher with an average monthly audience of 5 million users. I design and develop pages, optimize network and database infrastructure, oversee site security, and handle a variety of revenue generating tools such as our premium subscription services and programmatic advertising.
PHP, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL
The Sound
The Sound is an international design agency. I maintain the site infrastructure creating custom backend tools for the team, while optimizing the front end for Core Web Vitals and SEO.
React + Vite, WordPress API
CiTR 101.9 FM / Discorder Magazine
CiTR is a community radio station and magazine in Vancouver. I maintain the site infrastructure creating custom backend tools for the team, while optimizing the front end for Core Web Vitals and SEO.
JavaScript, Liquid, CSS
Evoke International Design
The Sound is an Vancouver-based interior design and graphic agency. I have worked on a variety of client projects from architectural firms to photographer portfolios to help them reach their full potential.
TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS
Anchoress
A multipage website for a band, built using Bootstrap and SCSS before bundling with Parcel. Hosted via cPanel. There are multiple iframes pulled from Bandcamp and YouTube. Site also includes a hidden page that must be linked to directly that is also blocked from search indexing.
PHP, JavaScript, MySQL
Sparrow MD
A skin clinic and aestheticians office in Vancouver. I perform routine audits of site performance and ensure medical grade security.
Shopify, Liquid
Early Onset Records
A startup record label ecommerce platform by artists for artists, built with a Shopify template and then customized with Liquid. Primarily based around a vinyl subscription model with additional merchandise items for individual sale. Also set up a private Discord for artists and admin.
Skills & Technologies
A concise overview of the applicable tools in my belt.