Laurel Wright
@lwrocks
Frontend developer and design-focused technologist building accessible, user-centered web experiences.
NetherlandsWhat I'm looking for
I am a frontend developer and creative technologist with 7+ years of experience building accessible, user-centered digital products for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across the US, Germany, and the Netherlands.
I founded and operate LWROCKS, delivering Webflow, React, and Next.js sites for mission-driven organizations and underrepresented founders, and I balance design and development from prototype to production.
In team roles I have built component libraries, authored React training materials, implemented Cypress end-to-end tests, and improved accessibility and performance across brand platforms.
I prioritize mission-driven work, continuous learning in Web3 and modern frontend tooling, and collaborative, human-centered digital experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder / Creative Frontend Dev
LWROCKS
May 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Operate a freelance web development studio delivering Webflow, React, and Next.js sites for mission-driven clients, launching multilingual responsive sites and prototypes for DeFi and startup products.
RNFrontend Developer
Randstad Groep Nederland
Feb 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Built and maintained React/TypeScript UI components across brand platforms, improving consistency, accessibility, and performance while contributing end-to-end tests and training materials.
Frontend Developer
Data Sports Group
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and implemented the company's first component library and built responsive React/Tailwind UIs for a sports statistics platform covering 5,000+ competitions.
Marketing Manager
Incapptic Connect
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 (5 months)
Developed a technical content strategy and optimized website messaging to clarify app publishing workflows and improve customer understanding.
Project Manager
Americhip
May 2016 - Apr 2017 (11 months)
Coordinated cross-functional teams and user research for digital applications, aligning creative, engineering, and external stakeholders to deliver projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IRIronhack
Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp, Web Development
2020 - 2020
Completed an intensive Full-Stack Web Development bootcamp focusing on modern web technologies and full-stack development practices.
GAGeneral Assembly
UX Design Bootcamp, UX Design
2015 - 2016
Completed a UX Design bootcamp covering user research, interaction design, and prototyping for digital products.
PUPurdue University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with coursework in communication theory and media studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NetherlandsAuthorized to work in
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