Aaron Robertshaw
Code Wrangler at Automattic
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Summary
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Top SchoolAaron Robertshaw is a front-end-focused software engineer with six years of professional experience and a long track record in web development stretching back to 2009. Currently a Code Wrangler at Automattic in Bundaberg, he contributes to high-profile open-source WordPress projects like Calypso, Gutenberg and Jetpack, shipping editor features, block controls, and UI fixes that improve authoring and cross-browser experience. He pairs practical full-stack experience from freelance Rails/PHP work with deep front-end expertise, having built text-transform/decoration controls, feature-flagged editor behavior, and block integrations used by millions. Comfortable refactoring and creating reusable components, Aaron blends product-focused engineering with an eye for UX details and measurable tracking. An unofficial perk: his freelance years included several months traveling through South America while delivering commercial web apps, reflecting adaptability and remote-friendly discipline.
6 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Information Technology with Advanced Studies, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology with Advanced Studies, Computer Software Engineering at Griffith University
Github Skills (21)
editors10
javascript10
text-editor10
css10
wordpress10
blocks10
s610
user-interface10
ui-design10
editor10
redux10
plugin10
uid10
front-end-development10
gutenberg10
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
WordPress/gutenberg
Nov 2020 - Jan 2023
The Block Editor project for WordPress and beyond. Plugin is available from the official repository.
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:2425 reviews, 565 commits, 990 PRs in 2 years 3 months
Contributions summary:Aaron implemented and enhanced block support for text transform and text decoration features within the Gutenberg editor. This involved creating new components, such as the `TextTransformControl` and `TextDecorationControl`, integrating them into the editor's UI, and generating appropriate inline styles for the rendered blocks. The contributions also included refactoring existing code, adding new icons, and ensuring that these features could be used alongside existing typography controls.
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Automattic/jetpack
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Security, performance, marketing, and design tools — Jetpack is made by WordPress experts to make WP sites safer and faster, and help you grow your traffic.
Role in this project:Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:138 reviews, 34 commits, 60 PRs in 1 year
Contributions summary:Aaron primarily contributed to front-end aspects of the Jetpack plugin, with a focus on enhancing the user interface and block functionality. They worked on the OpenTable, Calendly, Mailchimp, and Recurring Payments blocks, replacing existing submit button components with the new shared Button block. They also fixed front-end alignment issues in the Contact Form block and resolved issues related to video display and block formatting, contributing to improved user experience and cross-browser compatibility. The user added edit functionality to the Calendly block, showing a strong understanding of front-end component development within the WordPress ecosystem.
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