Williams Companies
José Arellanes
Key Takeaways
Developed custom React components for Williams' corporate website.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user experience and functionality.
Enhanced the Gutenberg editor for streamlined content management.
Project Overview
Williams is a leading energy infrastructure company, operating across the natural gas value chain in the United States.
I contributed to their corporate website as a Frontend Engineer, focusing on building dynamic, reusable WordPress blocks using React, JavaScript, PHP, and CSS.
Live Site
Role and Contributions
Role: Frontend Engineer
Key Contributions:
Custom Block Development:
Backend: Engineered blocks for the Gutenberg editor, including configuration panels tailored for content creators to ensure ease of use.
Frontend: Designed and implemented user-facing visuals of the blocks, providing a seamless experience for website visitors.
Responsive Design: Ensured all custom blocks were fully responsive and customizable to meet diverse content needs.
Team Collaboration: Worked closely with designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to align with project goals and deliver a cohesive product.
Performance Optimization: Enhanced website performance by optimizing block scripts and styles.
Quality Assurance: Participated in debugging and cross-browser testing to ensure compatibility across various platforms and devices.
Learnings
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in React, WordPress block development, and PHP.
Collaboration: Improved ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including stakeholders and lead engineers.
Performance Optimization: Gained experience in implementing best practices for creating high-performance frontend components.
Highlighted Custom Blocks
Examples of my work:
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Posted Jan 13, 2025
Developed dynamic React-based custom blocks for Williams' WordPress site, enhancing content management and user engagement.
