Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
👋 Hi, I’m Federico Ferrante A full-stack developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience building scalable, creative web solutions — now shifting focus to automation, AI, and data-powered platforms. From crafting WordPress sites at 15 to leading AI tools and data pipelines today, I’ve delivered results for startups, agencies, and global businesses across North and South America. 🧭 Career Snapshot: ✨ Self-Taught at 12: Built my first websites, learning HTML/CSS/PHP from scratch. 🛠️ Freelancing by 15: Specialized in WordPress development, WHM/cPanel hosting, and client support. 🌍 eCommerce at 19: Partnered with Just One Dime to launch high-performing WooCommerce stores. 🎨 Team Lead at 22: Led visual branding for Victoria eCom, managing 600+ assets and online materials. 🧑🎓 NBCC Graduate at 23: Canadian diploma in IT (GPA 4.1) – focused on OOP, Linux, cloud, and DB systems. 🧩 Full-Time Developer at 25: • Built VR training systems, Moodle tools, and museum apps (PHP, Python, JS) at Spandrel Interactive. • Created AI/VR integrations using OpenAI’s Whisper and Codex. 🌐 Freelance Lead at Hydrostor: • Redesigned their Divi website, optimized for SEO & accessibility, and led all WordPress development. • Acted as technical advisor to their global marketing team. 🤖 Automation & Data Engineering Projects: • Scrapers, validation systems, and lead-generation pipelines using Python, AWS, n8n, and Prefect Cloud. • Integrated NetSuite for auto-processing POs, invoices, and emails — with Regex + GPT for fallback. • Created custom AI tools: resume-NOC matching, cover-letter drafting, accessibility audits, and more. 🧠 What I Bring: A rare mix of full-stack dev, data workflows, and AI prototyping Strong communication and client-facing experience Proven ability to own projects end-to-end, from architecture to delivery Tech: Python, Node, React, Vue, Laravel, WordPress, n8n, AWS, MySQL, MongoDB, NetSuite, OpenAI 🚀 What I’m Looking For: A mid-to-senior level opportunity — contract or full-time — where I can build tools that make things faster, smarter, and more useful. Whether that’s AI apps, internal platforms, or systems automation, I thrive where tech meets real-world needs. Let’s connect and build something meaningful.
-Designed and implemented automated QA workflows (n8n) for uptime monitoring, accessibility testing, and responsive screenshots, significantly improving testing efficiency and reducing reliance on paid external tools -Built integrated Microsoft Teams tooling enabling on-demand accessibility reports (pa11y) and visual QA checks via simple commands, streamlining cross-team workflows -Identified and resolved system-wide website issues, including broken URLs, API integration failures, and data inconsistencies between forms and Mailchimp, restoring reliability of lead capture processes -Led efforts to improve website accessibility (WCAG-focused) by implementing auditing tools, fixing structural issues (alt text, contrast, markup), and enabling ongoing monitoring practices -Standardized bilingual (EN/FR) website processes, fixing translation inconsistencies and establishing scalable procedures for maintaining content parity across all pages -Created and documented repeatable QA and publishing standards, improving consistency across dashboards, tools, and content pages while enabling smoother collaboration with non-technical teams -Optimized marketing operations by resolving Mailchimp integration issues, recovering lost leads data and ensuring automated subscription flows function correctly -Contributed to cost optimization initiatives, including identifying subscription inefficiencies and recommending platform changes that reduce recurring expenses -Supported cross-functional teams (Comms, Data, IT) by delivering high-impact web updates, content publishing, and system improvements aligned with organizational priorities
-Created custom features to meet the Marketing team's needs. -Implemented API-driven email workflows to boost engagement. -Improved website performance and ensured brand alignment through optimization and custom code.
-Engineered an AI-driven accessibility remediation tool using Pa11y, Axe, and OpenAI Codex to auto-fix WCAG 2.1 AA issues in Angular apps. -Designed and deployed a data pipeline with Apache Airflow, BigQuery, AWS S3, and Pydantic for ETL, analytics, and performance monitoring. -Built automation workflows in n8n for financial operations, including NetSuite invoice generation and email-to-API data parsing. -Developed and maintained REST / OpenAPI services in Python (FastAPI) and TypeScript (Node + Vue), integrating authentication and cloud storage. -Delivered new frontend + backend features enhancing UX, accessibility, and efficiency across multiple platforms. -Created a Microsoft Outlook Add-in integrating with Exchange APIs for enterprise document synchronization. -Optimized websites for SEO, accessibility, and performance, ensuring full WCAG compliance. -Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker, GitHub Actions, and cloud infrastructure.
-Educational Platform Development: Contributed by fixing bugs, creating an automated testing tool, developing a bulk migration tool for +3,000 users, and implementing an accessibility toolbar. -Museum Access Platform: Led the development of a token-based and membership-driven archive access system. -AI-Powered Virtual Reality Project: Integrated AI responses for user interactions with fictional characters in a VR experience.
-Designed and developed the website for a prominent engineering firm. (WebFlow, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop and Figma) -Web Development using JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, AWS, Git and Moodle.
-Designed e-commerce solutions and optimized websites for U.S. and Canadian clients. -Built and modified custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific client needs. -Provided server maintenance and support for +200 hosting clients.