# Will Schmierer III

**Engineering Leader · Frontend / Full-Stack · AI Systems That Ship · Remote**

Jacksonville / St. Augustine, FL (Remote only) · 305-725-2419 · will@lovablegazelle.com · [linkedin.com/in/WillSchmierer](https://linkedin.com/in/WillSchmierer)

Portfolio: [willschmierer.com](https://willschmierer.com) · Practice: [lovablegazelle.com](https://lovablegazelle.com)

## Summary

Engineering leader and frontend/full-stack builder with 20 years shipping production systems, the last 18 fully remote. Led Fortune 500 web platforms, remediating security across 350 production environments, and building AI-enabled systems that actually ship. Seeking a remote full-time seat with teams pushing what's possible.

I care most about experience, clear communication, and systems that work. Technology that enhances the human experience personally and professionally. AI that amplifies human potential. Unique edge: collaborating with great people who want to be great and build great things.

Currently leading digital operations at a trades marketing agency and running Lovable Gazelle on the side: AI transformations for the trades by standing up a solid foundation first, not slapping tools on a problem. Also working in the field as a plumber toward a master license.

## Core Capabilities

- **Platform engineering:** TypeScript, React, Next.js, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, WordPress (Block Themes, REST API, WP-CLI, custom plugins), Python, MySQL, GraphQL
- **AI, automation & product delivery:** OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, MCP, multi-agent orchestration, LLM evaluation, workflow discovery, solution architecture, quality gates
- **Infrastructure, security & delivery:** Cloudflare, WP Engine, Vercel, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Nginx, Redis, incident response, malware remediation

## Professional Experience

### Web Platform & Digital Operations Lead
**Plumber Marketing Firm** · Charlotte, NC (Remote) · Aug 2025 - Present

Lead digital operations and Website Development for a 30-person trades marketing agency serving 12+ client accounts; own the systems connecting sales, onboarding, delivery, and renewals.

- Led incident response across 350 WordPress production environments, identifying active web shells, credential stealers, and payment-card skimmers; purged 254 compromised accounts across 138 environments and remediated every confirmed data-theft incident.
- Maintained full delivery across 12+ accounts while covering the work of two developers, a project manager, and two GoHighLevel specialists across engineering, project management, and operations.
- Built AI-assisted workflows, standardized delivery process and quality gates, and took ownership of the client lifecycle in GoHighLevel and ClickUp.

### Founder & Principal Engineer
**Lovable Gazelle** · Jacksonville, FL (Remote) · 2021 - Present

AI transformations for trades operators: foundation first, then build up. Modern WordPress, custom plugins, Full Site Editing, and AI-assisted delivery the client owns. Not tools slapped on chaos.

- Built and operate a five-agent delivery system with structured quality gates; one overnight build produced 18 block patterns, 23 page templates, and 10 production commits.
- Designed OpenClaw, a multi-agent orchestration system on the Claude API for research, content generation, site audits, and operational work with structured configuration and memory.
- Created custom Claude Code commands, plugin systems, and MCP integrations that compress multi-day builds, site audits, and delivery work into hours.

### Engineering Manager
**WebDevStudios** · Jacksonville, FL (Remote) · Jun 2014 - May 2021

Ran a $30M+ portfolio of Fortune 500 WordPress platforms while directing distributed engineering teams and owning technical delivery, stakeholder alignment, and client outcomes.

- Led 100+ engineers across time zones for seven years; built a mentorship framework supporting 96% retention and 15 promotions to senior and lead roles.
- Delivered 15 concurrent platforms ($500K-$8M each) for clients including Microsoft and the NBA with 100% on-time, on-budget execution.
- Built the client-management playbook that cut escalations 95%, secured 20+ renewals worth $10M+ annually, and improved deployment cycles 40% through quality gates and technical governance.

## Field Operations & Systems Experience

### Service & Commercial Plumber (NEFBA Apprentice)
**The Greatful Plumber** · Jacksonville, FL · Jan 2025 - Present

Work directly in residential and commercial plumbing while building the field-to-back-office systems that support growth.

- Perform fixture replacements, water-heater installs, drain diagnostics, and sewer-conversion work alongside apprenticeship training, project coordination, permitting, and inspection preparation.
- Build service menus, pricing structures, marketing systems, review workflows, and AI voice-agent automation; connect field operations to Housecall Pro and ServiceTitan.

## Selected Projects & Community

- **Independent portfolio** ([willschmierer.com](https://willschmierer.com)): portfolio, project work, and client proof spanning systems engineering, WordPress, automation, and field operations.
- **BuiltWTF** ([builtwtf.com](https://builtwtf.com)): independent builds, experiments, and practical notes on systems, automation, and modern web engineering.
- **Lovable Gazelle** ([lovablegazelle.com](https://lovablegazelle.com)): Foundation-first AI transformations for trades operators.
- **Founder, Survivor Science** (2022 - Present): Founded a 50+ member peer community for stroke and chronic-illness survivors, coordinating content, podcast collaborations, and support.
- **WordPress ecosystem:** Active contributor and regular WordCamp attendee since 2008.

## Education

- **Southern New Hampshire University**, Master of Business Administration, expected May 2027
- **University of Miami**, Bachelor of Architecture, 2001 - 2005