Skills
Markup / Programming Languages & Libraries
HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Backbone.js, RequireJS, Spring MVC, Apache Velocity, Apache Tiles, PHP, ASP, ASP.NET, VB, MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle DBMS, Java, C++, C#
Blog / CMS / Platforms:
Drupal, Perch, WordPress, Ektron CMS 400, SharePoint
Version Control:
GIT, SVN, TFS, VSS
Operating Systems:
Windows (8/7/Vista/XP/9X), Mac OSX
Software Packages:
Visual Studio / VS Code, Eclipse, PHPStorm, Spring Tool Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Publisher, Visio, Visual Studio), Adobe Creative Suite (Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe Director, Pro Tools 7LE
Other:
- Enjoys using techniques such as Progressive Enhancement and Responsive Web Design
- Work well on projects in a team setting, both in leadership or support role
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective, organized and able to multi-task
- Work well with minimum supervision
Experience
SimpliSafe
Boston, MA - September 2019 to Present
Software Engineer
- Streamlined and revamped the process for enabling & configuring promotions on the E-Commerce website
- Implemented a front-end system for building & customizing a security system to purchase.
- Support and maintainenance of the checkout workflow, worked with payment providers and financing systems for end-users to utilize.
- Worked with and implemented a wide range of microservices to interact with our main CRM system.
Eaton Vance
Boston, MA - May 2015 to September 2019
Senior Web Developer
- Responsible for support and maintenance for intenal marketing configuration applications
- Wrote new common framework system to unite all internal applications with consistent UI patterns
- Swapped configuration applications from an Oracle DMBS to Microsoft SQL systems
- Converted exisitng database calls into RESTful web services utilizing JSON data format
- Wrote new libraries to tie into lead-generation API services like Email Hunter and helped to automate the updating of our internal records and CRM systems.
Boston Financial Data Services
Quincy, MA - October 2009 to May 2015
Managing UI/UEX Architect; E-Business Consulting
December 2013 to May 2015
- Responsible for consulting with internal/external clients and proposing user experience solutions
- Lead a team of UI/UEX consultants that played a critical role in the planning of site content and functionality
- Collaborated with the development & support teams to ensure proper translation of the overall strategy/vision
- Continued role of Lead Technical Consultant, providing guidance/mentoring to development team
- Researched and implemented front-end frameworks and technologies for new Secure Account Access website, including Backbone.js, Modernizr, jQuery UI, and RequireJS
- Coded transactional workflows for new application utilizing RESTful services created by middleware development team
- Used VTL (Velocity Templating) engine to custom tailor JSON response objects on a per client basis
Lead Technical Consultant / Web & UI Developer; E-Business Consulting
March 2012 to December 2013
- Worked within new E-Business initiative group to provide clients with new services and opportunities
- Created new Secure Account Access site while working with a middleware development team. Technologies used to create this included: Spring MVC, Apache Velocity, Apache Tiles, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
- Researched JavaScript frameworks, including Angular.js, Backbone.js, and Knockout.js
- Developed mobile sites, using responsive web design practices, while focusing on content first
- Used progressive enhancement to serve HTML5 and CSS3 elements, and still be compatible in older browsers
Web Developer - Contract Employment through Kelly Services
September 2011 to March 2012
- Worked remotely from Pennsylvania as a Web Developer Contractor
- Developed a public mobile site for client utilizing HTML5 / CSS Media Queries
- Administered updates to Intranet, Extranet, and Internet sites
Web Developer
October 2009 to September 2011
- Maintained and updated templates for ten different (but similar) sites of one of our clients
- Modified templates existing code to meet current web standards
- Learned the importance of managing time across multiple facets of the same project
True Action, an eBay Enterprise Company
King of Prussia, PA - September 2011 to February 2012
Web Developer
- Developed cross-compatible HTML email templates for multiple clients
- Developed interactive solutions that were HTML5 compatible to work on iPads
- Gained knowledge of working with and updating code across multiple repositories
- Learned the importance of a QA and Release Management system to identify/prevent issues
- Cultivated important relationships within all development teams to ensure a common goal
Aramark Uniform Services (WearGuard)
Norwell, MA - October 2008 to October 2009
Web Developer
- Revamped existing template files in an effort to make them cross-browser compatible
- Designed and developed a blogging platform for corporate use
- Modified and implemented existing code to meet current web standards
- Gained additional knowledge of administering an ecommerce website
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Kelly Services - Boston Financial Data Services
North Quincy, MA - June 2008 to September 2008
Web Technologies Contractor
- Administered updates to Intranet, Extranet, and Internet sites
- Created inventory databases as well as client web applications
- Participated in many teamwork strategies and gained significant experience in a corporate setting
Kelly Services - Boston Financial Data Services
North Quincy, MA - June to August 2007
Web Technologies Internship
- Administered updates to Intranet, Extranet, and Internet sites
- Created inventory databases as well as client web applications
- Participated in many teamwork strategies and gained significant experience in a corporate setting
The Gillette Company
Boston, MA - June to August 2006
Summer Intern for Business Management Unit
- Assisted with the integration of Gillette into the Procter & Gamble company
- Utilized existing software to develop an easy-to-use application for database comparisons
- Learned the importance of clear, accurate and timely documentation
Adecco - Boston Financial Data Services
Braintree, MA - June to August 2005
Web Technologies Internship
- Administered updates to Intranet, Extranet, and Internet sites
- Created inventory databases as well as client web applications
- Participated in many teamwork strategies and gained significant experience in a corporate setting
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology
Concentrations in Web Development and Online Digital Media - Minored in Music
Rochester, NY
Relevant Courses:
Programming in Java I, II, & III, Computer Concepts and Software Systems, Human Computer Interactions I & II, Needs Assessment, Technology Transfer, Data Communications & Networking, Networking Fundamentals, Intro to Database and Data Modeling, Web Site Design & Implementation, Web Client Side Programming, Programming for World Wide Web, Interactive Multimedia Development, Programming for Digital Media, Digital Audio & Computer Music, Foundations of 2D Graphics Programming