# Jason Karlavige > Staff Frontend Engineer at dbt Labs Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jasonkarlavige Senior Frontend Engineer working on JAMStack websites with an awesome team at dbt Labs. ## Work Experience ### Staff Frontend Engineer @ dbt Labs Jan 2021 – Present • Led the engineering for a comprehensive redesign project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to successfully meet critical go-live deadlines. • Led migration of web platform to NextJS, integrating Sanity CMS for content management. Utilized Turborepo to build component, linting, and Tailwind packages. • Led hosting migration from Netlify to Vercel to utilize features such as caching, and SSR. Vercel has since been adopted by other engineering teams throughout the company. • Developed a page builder in Sanity for stakeholders, enabling easy creation of new pages. • Setup middleware rewrite flow to incrementally migrate site to new platform page by page. ### Founder @ Speedway Collective Jan 2016 – Present • Founded Speedway Collective, a fantasy motorsports platform. • Grew the community to nearly 450 active weekly members, enhancing user engagement. • Developed innovative features to improve user experience and competition dynamics, such as live fantasy scoring. ### Senior Developer @ oBundle Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Build Ecommerce websites and web applications on the BigCommerce platform using JavaScript, React and Handlebars. Build APIs and managing databases using Node and Express servers deployed on Digital Ocean, AWS and Firebase. ### Software Developer @ Net Driven Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Support company-wide software infrastructure and develop DNN modules using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript and SQL. ### Front End Web Developer @ Net Driven Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Scranton, Pennsylvania Area Develop new websites and updating existing websites using latest HTML, CSS (Sass) and JavaScript standards. Implement custom JavaScript solutions to improve current systems and automate workflow for client requests and internal processes. ### Camera Operator @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Moosic, Pennsylvania • Captured live video for RailRiders baseball games on MiLB.TV. • Encouraged fan interaction for game entertainment activities. ### Sort Supervisor @ UPS Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | Taylor, Pennsylvania • Lead a team by coordinating the tasks and setting goals for each employee to optimize productivity while ensuring all employee and production requirements are met. • Coordinated plan and structure of outbound section to assure feeder drivers meet their departure times and building has minimal downtime throughout the night. • Instructor of Safe Work Method training to provide safe working conditions and procedures while maintaining an injury-free work environment. ### Graphic Designer @ Diamond Warranty Corp. Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Pittston, PA - Create and design advertising and marketing materials for sales, customer service and promotions on print and digital platforms. - Primary work is completed using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. ### Freelance Camera Operator @ Michael's Photography Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Scranton, Pennsylvania Area My main responsibility is to operate a camera to shoot video for weddings, dance recitals, and other events. I am in charge of setting up a variety of equipment prior to the event. Multiple cameras (Sony RX-10, Canon 70D, Nikon D5200, and Panasonic point-and-shoot) are prepared to assure proper exposure, white balance, and audio for event. Audio equipment such as Tascam DR-100, Sennheiser Wireless w/ lav, and shotgun microphones capture sound of individuals, bands, dj throughout. Spot lights, fill lights, camera mounted lights are positioned to provide optimal lighting. Depending on the event, I either operate the camera on a fluid-head tripod, monopod, or steadycam. ### Developmental Journalist @ Popular Speed Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 • Accumulated a complete story with a team of writers by contributing detailed articles transcribing interviews and results of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series events using WordPress. • Live social media updates of races, news and updates. ### Computer Technician @ MBC Solutions Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 • Improved workflow for multiple clients by implementing I.T. solutions such as new computers, devices, software. • Protected and recovered client data by maintaining backup and security services. ### Production Assistant @ AWOL Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Wilkes-Barre, PA • Provided assurance to production team by handling multiple tasks on set including equipment preparation, crowd control, and organizing daily inventory/crafts. ## Education ### Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Media Art / Minor in Business Administration Wilkes University Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 ### Associate's Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Luzerne County Community College Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jasonkarlavige - Website: http://jasonkarlavige.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/jasonkarlavige JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jasonkarlavige/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23