Benji Friedman

About

I’m a full-stack developer who builds mobile and web platforms that connect data, products, and real users. My work spans the entire stack — from React Native interfaces to APIs, automation pipelines, and infrastructure — with a focus on making systems reliable, understandable, and scalable. Currently I’m a Lead Developer at MUSAY, where I build and maintain the React Native mobile application (iOS and Android) that powers cultural event discovery for museums and venues. I work across the platform that supports the app — developing backend services and APIs, architecting Sanity CMS infrastructure for partner content workflows, and maintaining a Python-based crawling pipeline that collects and normalizes event data for the platform. A large part of my role involves connecting complex systems: crawlers, APIs, CMS infrastructure, search platforms, authentication systems, and mobile applications. I enjoy designing the data flows that allow these pieces to work together reliably. Alongside this work I run an independent development practice where I design and build custom full-stack applications for clients using React, Next.js, Node.js, and modern cloud platforms. This includes building headless CMS architectures, integrating third-party APIs, optimizing performance and accessibility, and developing custom Shopify themes and e-commerce experiences. Earlier in my career I spent five years as a Shopify developer at EnChroma, where I built and optimized front-end features across multiple e-commerce properties and helped improve conversion and performance across the platform. Across all of my work I tend to play a hybrid role — engineering systems, improving developer workflows, and helping teams translate complex technical challenges into clear solutions. I’m especially interested in projects that combine software, creativity, and real-world impact, particularly systems that use data or AI to enable new kinds of products and experiences. Core technologies: JavaScript / TypeScript • React • Next.js • Node.js • Python • React Native • Sanity CMS • REST & GraphQL APIs • AI / LLM integrations

Experience

• Lead Developer · MUSAY11-01-2025

  Lead full-stack development across MUSAY’s data platform, mobile app, and partner systems powering cultural event discovery. Responsibilities included maintaining and expanding the React Native mobile app, architecting and maintaining backend services and APIs, designing a Python-based web crawling pipeline, architecting Sanity CMS infrastructure, developing AI-powered applications, building internal tools, integrating third-party platform services, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Full-Stack Developer · Benji Friedman Web Services06-01-2023

  Designed and developed custom full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Vue.js, and Node.js. Built and deployed responsive, SEO-optimized websites, integrated and debugged RESTful APIs, implemented file hosting and CDN optimizations, developed e-commerce solutions, analyzed technical issues, collaborated with clients, and ensured best practices in web performance, accessibility, and security.

• Shopify Developer · EnChroma, Inc.12-01-2018 – 09-01-2024

  Designed, developed, and optimized front-end features for Shopify-based e-commerce sites. Collaborated cross-functionally, communicated with customers, integrated and maintained APIs, built dynamic retailer location maps, led dropshipping implementation, diagnosed technical issues, authored internal documentation, monitored site performance, and ensured compliance with ADA, security, and performance benchmarks.

• Mail Carrier, Mail Handler · United States Postal Service01-01-2016 – 01-01-2017

  Processed and delivered high volumes of mail and packages, maintained an efficient workflow, adapted to dynamic delivery routes, and collaborated with team members to optimize sorting and distribution processes.

• Graphics Editor · Frin Graphics01-01-2016 – 08-01-2016

  Designed and produced high-quality product labels, print documents, and advertisements. Collaborated with clients and internal teams, streamlined design workflows, and contributed to the development of visually engaging marketing materials.

Education

• Mills CollegeGraduate Studies in Computer Science, Computer Science
• The Evergreen State CollegeBachelor of Arts (BA), English, Natural Sciences

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