Timothy E Bauman

(860) 304-7423 / tebauman@gmail.com

working remotely from Granby, MA

timothybauman.com / github.com/baumant

Senior Shopify and ecommerce web developer with 10+ years building fast storefronts, conversion-focused features, launch workflows, and practical tooling for commerce teams.

Core Skills

Education

University of Connecticut - BA, Quantitative Economics. Academic Excellence Scholarship, Dean's List.

Professional Experience

Senior Web Developer, GrooveLife March 2022 - Present

  • Own Shopify storefront development for a high-volume ecommerce brand, building theme features, launch updates, and merchandising experiences with Liquid, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • Modernized theme architecture around Shopify Online Store 2.0 patterns, improving maintainability for product, content, and promotional workflows.
  • Improved site performance by removing, replacing, and rewriting costly frontend code until Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse checks reached passing targets.
  • Set up Git-based development and deployment processes with automated code and performance checks for a more reliable release workflow.
  • Partner with design, data, product, and marketing teams to ship conversion-focused features, seasonal launches, tests, and internal ecommerce tooling.

Front-End Developer, Wpromote July 2016 - March 2022

  • Built Shopify stores, landing pages, interactive web experiences, and HTML email campaigns for ecommerce and lead-generation clients.
  • Joined the creative development team as its second developer and helped shape team standards, delivery practices, and reusable development processes.
  • Collaborated with designers, marketers, and account teams to turn campaign concepts into responsive, production-ready web work under tight launch timelines.

Freelance Web Developer July 2014 - Present

  • Build and maintain ecommerce and marketing websites for small businesses and early-stage products, from theme customization to custom frontend implementation.
  • Work remotely with clients through design iteration, content structure, CMS setup, and launch support.
  • Coordinate additional developers when project scope requires a larger delivery team.

Selected Ecommerce Work

GrooveLife

Senior developer for Shopify storefront features, launch support, performance improvements, and internal commerce tooling.

Irene Neuwirth
  • Delivered seasonal campaigns with custom theme animations and visual updates.
  • Built an ADA-aligned palette system with preapproved color combinations, simplifying section creation for content teams.
Phocus
  • Launched a new storefront theme and redesigned product detail page (PDP).
  • Implemented the site's loyalty and rewards program.
Mohawk General Store
  • Improved cart and customer account experiences.
  • Delivered ongoing theme enhancements and visual updates.