Robbie Patterson

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Canadian Citizen - USMCA (TN) Eligible

Robbie Patterson

Product Designer & Full-Stack Builder

Toronto, ON

Designer-developer with 5+ years building products from first wireframe to shipped code. I blend UX thinking, front-end craft, and practical automation to move ideas into production fast.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wayward

Full Stack Developer

New York, NY (Remote)

Feb 2024 - Jan 2026
  • Built core tooling in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery plus Django API foundations that supported Wayward's 2025 acquisition.
  • Shipped AI-driven backend integrations that removed workflow bottlenecks and reduced manual processing.
  • Delivered a 30-day front-end refresh that improved load speed by 50% and accelerated partner onboarding.
  • Built scalable React and Next.js features and owned CI/CD delivery through GitHub Actions.

Cactus Marketing

UX/UI Designer -> Full Stack Developer

Ottawa, ON (Remote)

Feb 2022 - Feb 2024
  • Started in UX/UI and became the go-to for product-style Webflow builds, including gated areas, CMS pages, and launch integrations.
  • Built a custom Python automation engine for CIRA migrations, cutting manual data entry from 90 minutes to about 15 seconds per record.
  • Led the full-stack build of Haller AI, an auth-gated SaaS platform with complex CMS architecture and third-party API integrations.
  • Partnered with CIRA to establish CI/CD and dev/staging environments for reliable auto-deploys and faster release cycles.

RealtyShop.ca

UX/UI Designer Intern

Toronto, ON (Remote)

Apr 2021 - May 2021
  • Created complete real estate marketing packages, including custom websites and listing assets.
  • Designed property-specific layouts aligned to each listing and agent brand with consistent visual polish.
  • Delivered high-quality design assets under tight timelines for time-sensitive listings.

Freelance

UX/UI Designer

Toronto, ON (Remote)

Apr 2020 - Present
  • Improved client conversion rates by about 60% through sharper UX decisions, clearer page structure, and better interaction design.
  • Designed and delivered end-to-end digital experiences, from early page flows to reusable component libraries, across multiple industries.

SKILLS

Frontend

JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design, AJAX/XHR, Accessibility (WCAG)

Design

Figma, Adobe Suite, UI Systems, Prototyping, Conversion-Focused UX, Typography & Layout

Backend & Platforms

PHP, Python, Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Webflow, WordPress

Performance & SEO

Asset optimization, page speed tuning, lean build practices, semantic HTML

EDUCATION

Diploma, Interactive Media Design

Durham College, Ontario, Canada

GPA 4.85/5.00 (Top Graduate, Dean's List/Honour Roll every semester).