Jonathan (JB) Belcher is a developer specializing in building applications on the web platform utilizing a variety of technologies. He is a Web Technologies Google Developer Expert and a panelist on the Polymer podcast. He is also a co-organizer of PHL UX, Philadelphia Javascript Developers, and LibertyJS conference.
Since joining Automattic, JB has worked on a variety of projects including the WooCommerce react admin for WordPress.com, WooCommerce.com React new user experience, WooCommerce.com continuous integration build systems, WooCommerce.com code linting, WooCommerce and WP-Calypso style linters, and is Technical Co-Lead with his favorite creative for WooConf 2017.
At SunGard, JB helped clients build large scale web applications. He worked with the Comcast XFINITY Home team to build their IoT web interface utilizing Polymer. Before joining SunGard, he worked on the Viridity Energy VPowerTM Platform, another application built primarily in AngularJS. At Stuzo, Jonathan helped build experiences for Fortune 100 companies using AngularJS. He was also part of the team building Meg.com, which assists web asset owners engage their visitors.
Previously, JB has worked for a DoD contractor, ran a one person freelance shop, and taught English in China. He received a BA in Economics and East Asian Studies from Washington and Lee University. He lives in South Philadelphia with his wife and Boston Terrier.