Ashley Elaine Wright

920-312-1822 ashleyelainewright@gmail.com ashleyelainewright.com

Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience building scalable, maintainable web applications. Expertise in React, TypeScript, and GraphQL, with a proven track record of technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering reliable systems end to end.

Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, Java, PHP

Frontend: React, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, Material UI, Accessibility (WCAG), Responsive Design, State Management (Hooks, Context), Component Architecture, Performance Optimization

Backend & APIs: Django, GraphQL, REST APIs, Authentication & Authorization, Data Modeling, Schema Design

Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Cloud-Based Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, Environment Configuration

Testing & Quality: Cypress, React Testing Library, Spock, Unit Testing, End-to-End Testing, Test Strategy, Application Reliability

Tools & Practices: Git, Code Reviews, Technical Documentation, Agile/Scrum

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Target

Nov 2021 - Present

Engineer, test, and optimize software infrastructure components for Target’s internal content management system, specializing in frontend development with React and TypeScript and leveraging Kotlin, MongoDB, and GraphQL for efficient, scalable data management.
Led the implementation of a new preview service for Target’s Page Planner app experience, streamlining the editorial workflow across multiple teams, reducing content iteration time and improving preview accuracy.
Owned the development and delivery of high-impact features, including new component configuration types for Target’s homepage, driving improved user engagement and sales.
Driver in software planning and cross-team coordination, able to efficiently align engineering execution with business goals.

Software Developer III

University of Minnesota - Educational Technology Innovations

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Developed data driven web applications using Python/Django, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL, inspired by faculty-led research in education and human development.
Managed the full-stack development of Inference Galaxy, an interactive learning tool designed to teach inference making in K-2 students.
Designed and implemented data dashboards for the IM4 application, working closely with team members to support data-driven insights, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
Contributed design, marketing, and business related feedback for stakeholders to increase product success and profitability.

Senior Front End Web Developer

fjorge Digital

Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

Built and maintained complex, content-manageable websites across platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Magento, and WooCommerce, notably the enterprise-level healthcare site northmemorial.com.
Oversaw new employees, conducted interviews, and led team meetings.
Coordinated with clients and designers on any proposed changes or challenges to be overcome.
Conducted website accessibility reports and implemented code solutions to meet WCAG standards.

Front End Developer

GTxcel

Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

Designed dynamic and reusable template themes that helped decrease development time by 25%.
Performed quality assurance testing to discover errors and optimize usability.

Web Developer

OppSource

May 2012 - Jul 2013

Collaborated with designers to build clean interfaces and intuitive websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Supported the execution of successful weekly email marketing campaigns.