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Hiya! My name is Alissa Petty.

I am. a Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience at companies like Mailchimp, Intuit, and Hi-Rez Studios. I am actively looking for my next role where I can hit the ground running and make a meaningful impact in the industry. 

About me

Hey There! 

I’m Alissa Petty, a Senior Software Engineer who lives in the Atlanta area. Over the past eight years I’ve dived deep into React, TypeScript, and modern front‑end architecture, building everything from reusable component libraries to high‑traffic marketplaces. I love the blend of creativity and precision that software engineering demands.

Highlights

My careerhas taken me from revamping legacy LEMP sites at Hi‑Rez Studios to leading accessibility‑first initiatives at Mailchimp, where I helped cut engineering setup time by 40% with a story‑book driven workflow. Most recently I founded The Grail Club, a niche online marketplace where I have introduced data‑driven A/B testing, and built dashboards in Looker Studio to keep the business humming. Along the way I’ve embraced AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Lumo to turbocharge code generation and testing—often shaving hours off a typical development cycle.

Hobbies

When I’m not glued to a keyboard, you’ll find me exploring the latest UI/UX trends, tinkering with performance‑optimizing tricks, or mentoring the next wave of front‑end talent. I’m passionate about building inclusive digital products that work for everyone, and I’m always on the lookout for fresh challenges where I can blend solid engineering fundamentals with a dash of AI‑enhanced creativity. Feel free to reach out—let’s build something awesome together!

Skills

Technical Skills
  • SaaS Development
  • React, Next.js, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • CSS, Storybook, Material‑UI, Styled Components, Tailwind
  • JAMstack architecture, HTML5, CSS3, responsive design
  • Relational databases & APIs (MongoDB, SQL)
Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
  • Visual regression testing with Chromatic & Storybook
  • WCAG 2.1‑AA compliance, automated a11y audits
  • GDPR Compliance
Team Leadership & Talent Development
  •  Mentoring junior engineers using regular code reviews, pair‑programming sessions, and constructive feedback loops.
  • Lead cross‑functional squads through translating requirements into technical specs, championing accessibility standards, and using async communication tools to keep remote teams aligned and productive.
  • Evaluate candidates on both technical & soft skills conducting hands‑on  interviews to gauge real‑world teamwork potential.

Expertise

Auburn University Graduate

Analytics & Monitoring
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Looker Studio, Grafana dashboards, Fullstory
AI Assisted Development
  • GitHub Copilot, Claude, Lumo (component generation)
Collaboration & Documentation
  • Storybook, Chromatic, design system documentation, async remote teamwork
Performance & Observation
  • Lighthouse, Web Vitals, code‑splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies
State Management & Data
  • GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Apollo Client, Redux Toolkit

Selected Design-Heavy Work

Hou-Yi
God Reveal
Stranger Things
Battle Pass
Ah Punch
 God Reveal

Featured Publications

Getting into Gaming featuring Women at Hi-Rez Studios


How Hi-Rez Studios Built Their Web Infra On Gatsby & WordPress


How can I help?

I am actively looking for my next opportunity to commit great code and build lasting relationships. Want to chat? Reach out!

Coding

I craft clean, high‑performance test-driven code that turns your ideas into fast, accessible web experiences you can rely on—and I’m ready to hit the ground running from day one.

Marketing & 
Analytics

I combine data‑driven marketing insights with robust analytics—using tools like GA4, Looker Studio, and custom dashboards—to optimize campaigns, boost ROI, and turn audience behavior into actionable growth strategies.

Problem Solving

Not sure exactly what you need, but want an extremely experienced and fast-thinking person to help champion your ideas? I would love to help craft a custom solution to your problems by listening and deeply understanding the needs and requirements for your business and help you move forward with your ideas.