Trophypa.com
TrophyPA.com is a real estate platform that integrates MLS data from multiple sources, allowing users to explore property listings through an interactive map-based experience. Initially, the site relied on AJAX requests to fetch listing data dynamically. However, as the site scaled, performance and loading speed became major concerns.


Challenges + Solutions
Challenges Faced
- Slow Performance: High server load due to frequent AJAX requests, causing latency issues.
- Scalability Issues: As more MLS sources were integrated, the system struggled to handle increasing data efficiently.
- User Experience Degradation: Delays in rendering property data led to longer page load times and a frustrating experience for users.
Solutions Implemented
- To address these issues, I led the transition to a Vue-based web application and restructured how property data was handled.
- Migrated to Vue.js to move the data-loading logic to the client-side instead of overloading the server.
- Rebuilt MLS data as a JSON file generated nightly, reducing database queries and improving response times.
- Optimized API calls by batching requests and reducing unnecessary network overhead.
- Improved caching strategies to further enhance speed and reduce redundant processing.
Streamlined UI interactions with Vue.js reactivity, making the map browsing experience smoother.
Project Outcomes
- 70% Faster Page Load Speeds: Switching from live AJAX queries to a prebuilt JSON approach drastically reduced server processing time.
- Increased Scalability: The new architecture allowed additional MLS integrations without performance degradation.
- Better User Experience: Users could now browse listings instantly without waiting for multiple server calls.
Reduced Server Load: Offloading query-heavy operations led to better server efficiency and cost savings.
Why This Project Matters
This project showcases my ability to optimize web performance at scale, leveraging Vue.js and API efficiency to solve real-world problems. It highlights my expertise in frontend performance, backend data handling, and overall system optimization.
Skills and Technologies
- Full-Stack Development
- JavaScript
- Vue.js
- Craft CMS
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Jira