About Me

Sr. Manager, B2B Web Developer with 11+ years of experience in frontend development, DevOps, and team leadership. Currently at Dow Jones, where I received the 2025 Global Impact & Operational Excellence Award. I specialize in transforming wireframes into responsive applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks, with expertise in agile and DevOps practices.

My innovative solutions speak for themselves: at Medscape (WebMD), I reduced application build time from five hours to ten minutes, earning the 2023 Top Innovator Award. I've constructed and refined 30-40+ user interface applications monthly using React, JavaScript, and modern development tools, while leading teams of developers and mentoring international counterparts.

I leverage AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to create efficient web engineering solutions, staying at the forefront of modern development practices. My experience spans from building high-traffic B2B platforms at Dow Jones, to CMS systems at Verisk Analytics (600,000 monthly visitors), to e-commerce solutions across WordPress, Joomla, and Magento.

As a contributor to FrontendNation2025, my dedication to web development reflects my professional ethos: driving innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and sharing knowledge to elevate the entire tech industry.

Projects

Ad Tech Demo

Ad Tech News, self-directed development with React, Next, and MaterialUI.

Medscape

Microsite built with HTML, CSS, JSON.

Infosite Starter Tool

JSON Package Builder made with jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

Light House Haiti

Developer Mode Squarespace site with custom CSS and graphic design.

Healing Harm

Developer Mode Squarespace site with custom CSS and graphic design.

C.R.E.A.M of the Crop, Maryland

Wordpress site.

Longchamp Charities

Wordpress site.

Work Experience

Sr. Manager, B2B Web Developer

Dow Jones

Dec 2024 - Present

Recipient of the 2025 Global Impact & Operational Excellence Award
Lead B2B web development initiatives for enterprise-level clients
Manage cross-functional teams and drive innovation in web technologies

Frontend Engineer

Medscape / WebMD

May 2018 - Dec 2024

Winner of 2023 Top Innovator Award for reducing build time from 5 hours to 10 minutes
Constructed and refined 30-40 user interface applications monthly using React, JavaScript, and JSP
Led and mentored team of 8 developers, conducting code reviews and QA oversight
Architected ES6 JavaScript toolkit and optimized SharePoint CI/CD processes

DevOps Engineer

Verisk Analytics

Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

Optimized performance of 9 high-traffic websites, including flagship site with 600K monthly visitors
Managed test, staging, and production processes using JIRA for WordPress, Joomla, and HTML5 sites
Developed application architectural diagrams using Microsoft Visio

Frontend Developer

Zerve

Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

Developed e-commerce solutions across WordPress, Joomla, and Magento platforms
Customized WooCommerce and PayPal integrations for enhanced user experience
Generated minimum $5K monthly revenue through integration of 20-25 sites

Awards & Education

🏆 Awards & Certifications

2025 Global Impact & Operational Excellence Award - Dow Jones
2023 Top Innovator Award - WebMD
Outstanding Performance in Computer Science - Morehouse College
FrontendNation2025 - Contributor

🎓 Education

Morehouse College

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Atlanta, GA | Graduated June 2003

Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

JSP

jQuery

Bootstrap

Responsive Design

Tools & Platforms

Git

JIRA

Jenkins

SharePoint CI/CD

Visual Studio Code

Vite

REST APIs

Design Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

CMS & E-Commerce

WordPress

Joomla

Magento

WooCommerce

PayPal Integration

AI-Assisted Development

GitHub Copilot

Claude AI

AI-Powered Solutions

Methodologies

Agile

Waterfall

DevOps

Code Reviews

Team Leadership

Mentoring

From LinkedIn

Rodney Solomon, Jr.

2.4k Followers

Sr. Manager, B2B Web Developer @ Dow Jones | 2025 Recipient of the Global Impact & Operational Excellence Award @ Dow Jones | Winner of 2023 WebMD Top Innovator Award | FrontendNation2025

Rodney Solomon, Jr.

January 2025

🎉 I'm thrilled to announce I've joined Dow Jones as a Sr. Manager, B2B Web Developer! 🚀

After an incredible six years at WebMD, I'm excited to embark on this new chapter and take on the challenge of elevating Dow Jones' online presence. 💻 I'll be assisting with the charge on enhancing the current website and, even more excitingly, owning and managing the development of a brand-new, revitalized version within the Dow Jones Professional B2B Marketing division. 🗓️

I'm eager to contribute my expertise and collaborate with the talented team at Dow Jones. Looking forward to what the future holds! ✨ NewJob DowJones WebDevelopment B2B Leadership WebsiteDevelopment

Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2024

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Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2024

🚀 Big News Alert! 📰✨

After months of hard work, collaboration, and innovation, I’m thrilled to unveil the final draft of my AdTech News App! 🎉 This app is designed to keep you at the forefront of the dynamic adtech industry, delivering the latest news, insights, and trends—all in one sleek, user-friendly platform.

💻 Why AdTech News App?
📊 Stay informed with curated, real-time updates, with just a click.
🤖 Dive into the intersection of AI, technology, and advertising.
🎯 Perfect for industry pros, marketers, and innovators.

👉 Ready to explore? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eCkUnVa3 🌐

I couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with you all and hear your thoughts! While I am still working on polishing it up, please drop your feedback, reactions, or suggestions below. I'd love to hear suggestions! Let’s make waves in the adtech world together! 🌊

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December 2024

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December 2024

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Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2024

Update to my FinTech Dashboard: Swapping Axios for Ky

Just upgraded my FinTech dashboard's HTTP client from Axios to Ky, and I'm loving the switch! Ky offers a cleaner, more concise API with built-in features that streamline my workflow.

Here's a quick rundown of why Ky is winning me over:
- Simplified Promise Handling: No more awkward .then chains! Ky automatically handles retries and throws user-friendly errors for easier debugging.
- Built-in JSON Parsing: Ky parses JSON responses automatically, saving me time and reducing boilerplate code ⏱️.
- Streamlined Interceptors: Ky offers powerful interceptors for authentication, logging, and error handling without needing a separate library.

If you're building an API and want a more efficient HTTP client, definitely check out Ky! You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e--nhh_A

Here's the link to the FinTech app: https://lnkd.in/eNn8t23w

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Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2023

Tool has finally been issued for use. You can find a prototype here: https://lnkd.in/gsTrB62K

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GitHub - rsolomonjr/infosite-starter-kit: Outputs JSON API based on User Input

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Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2023

Very excited to attend!

Rodney Solomon, Jr.

December 2023

Interested in joining this group? Contact me!

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