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Stephen Fuchs

Frontend Developer + ☕️ Coffee Enthusiast

I’m a Chicago-based frontend developer who is passionate about creating responsive, dynamic web experiences. I prioritize clean, maintainable code and user-friendly interfaces that make digital interactions effortless and enjoyable.

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The work that excites me most has a clear purpose — something with real-world impact, backed by thoughtful ideas and fresh perspectives.

About Me

I enjoy building thoughtful solutions — ones that look great, perform well, and feel complete.

My process leans on curiosity and precision as I explore possibilities, consider edge cases, and refine until things feel just right. A good day often comes down to making meaningful progress, even in small ways.

Outside of development, I’m usually diving into a new book, perfecting a brew at my home coffee bar, or cooking/baking up a new recipe in the kitchen. I also love game nights and the perspectives that comes from travel and collaboration.

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Past Job Experience

2025 - Present8 monthsRemote

Lynch2 (L2)

Frontend UI Developer

As a Front-End UI Developer at L2, I design and build user interfaces for a fundraising-focused single-page application, working closely with the Lead Product Architect and Product Owner to translate detailed designs into performant, accessible, and maintainable frontend code. The role blends careful attention to UI detail with a strong focus on user experience, cross-functional collaboration, and real-world client needs during implementation.

2018 - 20246 years, 6 monthsRemote

Aronson Advertising

Frontend Developer, Assistant Manager SEO Specialist | Jr SEO Specialist

Led a team of developers in building high-conversion landing pages for automotive dealerships across a wide range of CMS platforms. Created Velocity, a custom Vue-powered component library that generated HTML adaptable to any CMS—balancing flexibility with strict brand and legal compliance. Collaborated directly with clients to deliver solutions that were visually strong, performance-focused, and aligned with fast-moving marketing needs.

2011 - 202110 years, 2 monthsRemote

German Pulse

Owner, Frontend Developer

Founded and developed a digital platform promoting modern German-American culture through articles, music features, and a local business directory. Built and maintained the site on WordPress, handling all frontend development, UX design, and content strategy. Collaborated with German government initiatives to support cultural outreach and community engagement.

2009 - 20177 years, 11 monthsOn-Site

FELD Entertainment

TV Commercial Editor

Edited national and global TV spots for live motorsports events, including Monster Jam and Supercross, using Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Motion, and Photoshop. Collaborated closely with art and web teams to align creative across media while meeting extremely tight deadlines—often producing weekly updates with footage from recent races. This role strengthened skills in cross-functional collaboration, project management, and delivering polished work within strict brand and sponsor guidelines.

Skills & Technologies

I leverage the latest frontend technologies and design systems to craft visually appealing and functional web applications.

Frontend Foundations

Strong foundation in building clean, responsive, and accessible web experiences with a focus on structure, styling, and interactivity.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptResponsive DesignTailwindBootstrap

Frameworks

Experienced in building dynamic, component-driven applications with a focus on modern APIs, state management, routing, and popular UI libraries

Vue.jsNuxtReactNextNuxt UIPrimeVue

Development Workflow

Proficient in using efficient tools and practices to maintain a smooth, collaborative process, ensuring fast iteration, clean code, and streamlined project management.

VS CodeGitGitHubnpmpnpmVite

APIs

Skilled in integrating and managing APIs for seamless data flow between frontend and backend systems.

RESTGraphQLAxiosApollo

Build & Deployment

Focused on optimizing build processes and automating deployment for fast, reliable launches across all environments.

Node.jsVercelNetlify

UI/UX Design

Committed to creating intuitive, visually engaging interfaces that prioritize usability, accessibility, and effective layout.

FigmaSketch

My Projects

A few projects I’ve built out of a real need, a spark of curiosity, or a chance to learn something new.

Cafe Dashboard
Vue.jsTypeScriptNuxtGraphQL

Cafe Dashboard

Café dashboard built to track sales trends using the Square API and to offer a clearer, more tailored view than Square’s native reporting tools.

Velocity Lite
Vue.jsVitePress

Velocity Lite

Custom-built internal tool designed to streamline the development of automotive landing pages by generating CMS-ready HTML code.