Hello, I’m Jason Crist—a passionate software maker, team builder, and process designer with over 20 years of experience creating innovative digital solutions. I’ve had the pleasure of working on a range of projects, from contributing to WordPress Core and Gutenberg to shaping modern front-end architectures at Tickets.com.
I excel at turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Whether it’s building custom WordPress themes and plugins or architecting responsive, scalable applications using frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue, I thrive on designing and refining development pipelines that bring ideas to life. My hands-on background spans from the early days of Adobe Flash to today’s cutting-edge technologies, proving that my commitment to growth and adaptability is as strong as ever.
I also bring a keen eye for detail in both user experience and project management. I love breaking down intricate problems into manageable tasks, ensuring clear communication across teams, and continuously finding ways to improve the workflows that make software development both efficient and enjoyable.
Outside of code, I’m a dedicated craftsman—whether it’s building jigs in my workshop or fine-tuning the processes behind a seamless digital experience, I enjoy creating and perfecting things with both my hands and my mind.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. I look forward to connecting, collaborating, and building something great together.
Things I’m particularly helpful with:
WordPress
- Building/Customizing WordPress Block Themes from Design Specifications
- Building Custom WordPress Blocks
- Developing WordPress Plugins
- Familiarity with Global Styes, Site Editor and low-level understanding of WordPress Core.
Front-End Application Development
- Angular, React, Redux, Vue
- Compiled & Vanilla CSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap
- jQuery, Backbone, Handlebars
- Project Tooling (WebPack, GitHub Actions, Bash, etc)
Project Management
- Project Timing, Scoping & Planning
- Project Architecture and Design Specs
- Task & Resource Management
- Design Systems
Some projects I’ve been a part of:
WordPress
(Automattic)
- Contributed to Gutenberg & WordPress Core
- Designed and implemented CI workflows
- Major contributions to a popular theme development plugin
- Developed WordPress Block Themes
[ PHP | JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Redux | CSS/HTML | Git | GitHub CI | Bash | WordPress | Docker | Design | Project Management ]
MyProVenue
(Tickets.com)
- Shaped the front-end architecture and deployment pipeline of the ProVenue and MyProVenue suite of software.
- Implemented tools and techniques for improving the stability and delivery of software
- Worked closely with business leaders and design teams to plan, prioritize and execute projects leading a medium sized team.
- Transitioned Legacy Software into Modern Technologies
- Built client-facing responsive ticket purchasing experiences
- Build back-office visual tools for managing complex situations
[ JavaScript | TypeScript | Angular | SVG | Canvas | three.js | Handlebars| Node | Express | Docker | Jenkins | Backbone | Java | Git | WebPack | Grunt | ActionScript/Flex | Design | Project Management | TDD | Jira ]
