Xavier Mirabelli-Montan
Brighton, UK
Expertise:
- Drupal
- Low-code
- Next.js
- Typescript
- React
- Python
- AWS & GCP
- Technical Direction
- Leadership & Team Building
- Process Improvement
Lead Fullstack Product Engineer, IDX
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
November 2021 - June 2024Technologies: Next.js, Typescript, React, Drupal, Puck, Jest, Emotion, Docker, AWS, Bitbucket
- Led the development of the new IDX Design System, collaborating with the design team and using an API-first approach.
- Transitioned Drupal/PHP team to a Typescript Next.js frontend, reducing technical debt and AWS costs.
- Revamped the TWIG-based Drupal frontend, improving site performance metrics.
- Created a monorepo setup with Docker for efficient development, code quality, and testing pipelines.
Technical Director, Coherence Digital
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
July 2020 - November 2021Technologies: Acquia Site Studio, Python, AWS
- Shaped the technical strategy across the business and clients, focusing on process improvements.
- Led frontend, backend, and QA teams, implementing solutions with a low-code tool, Acquia Site Studio.
- Managed multi-site web estates (100s of sites) for clients such as Stanley Black and Decker, Bayer, Close Brothers, and Unit4.
Senior Full Stack Developer, Travel Nation
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
April 2018 - July 2020Technologies: Gatsby, React, Drupal, Kubernetes, Docker, Node, GCP
- Migrated the Drupal 7 site to a new React/Gatsby and Drupal stack.
- Implemented cost-effective hosting and improved site performance.
- Led the implementation of a company-wide rebrand and provided ongoing technical strategy.
Senior Drupal Developer, Product Manager & Drupal Developer, miggle
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
November 2013 - March 2018Technologies: Drupal, Acquia Cloud, CSS, JS, PaaS Providers
- Developed numerous Drupal websites and led various frontend, backend, and DevOps projects.
- Created a series of health checks to assess existing sites and developed a hosting product.
- Lead project for Think Nation, the first Drupal 8 site and an Acquia award winner.
Lead Developer & Web Developer, Alpha Wave Media
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
October 2012 - September 2013Technologies: Drupal, WordPress, PHP
- Led technical decisions and supported a range of legacy sites.
- Managed a team of interns, overseeing project developments and client solutions.
IT Technician, dmi Networking, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
September 2011 - September 2012- Provided remote support and prepared systems for installations.
- Performed maintenance and emergency repairs for computer systems.
Education
University of Sussex — Certificate in Music InformaticsSonoma Academy — High School Diploma
Certifications
- Acquia Certified Front End Specialist - Drupal 7
- Technical Product Management - LinkedIn Learning