Internet Brands

Duration: 2018–2019
Role: Frontend Developer

The Context

The Leadership Test: Managing Teams While Ensuring Compliance

The Challenge

Moving to Internet Brands' Health vertical meant entering the complex world of healthcare applications, where technical excellence had to meet strict regulatory requirements.

I was thrust into senior-level responsibilities despite my title, leading a team of 5 developers (3 junior, 2 mid-level) while ensuring HIPAA compliance across clinical office applications. The company also needed to fill a critical Senior Developer role that had been vacant.

The Solution

I took ownership of both people and process. I drove HIPAA compliance research and implementation, led the hiring process interviewing 13 candidates, and built a shared React component library that unified our microservices UI.

The Impact

The React component library I built was adopted by 80% of Health vertical applications, with 30+ documented components. I interviewed 13 candidates and hired a Senior Developer who became a key contributor. I also mentored 4 junior developers—one was later promoted to Senior, another went on to JPL.

Lessons Learned

Leadership isn't about titles. It's about taking responsibility for outcomes. I discovered my ability to manage both technical architecture and team dynamics simultaneously.

Tech Stack

React, Redux, TypeScript, JavaScript ES6+, AngularJS, Angular 2+, Webpack, CSS Grid, Flexbox, Chrome DevTools, NPM, Electron, CI/CD, HIPAA Compliance