Summary

  • 23 years hand-coding HTML, CSS, JavaScript and general front-end web work
  • 8 years leading front-end web related projects
  • Intermediate experience developing and maintaining web applications in various server side languages such as Java/JSP, PHP and ASP.NET
  • Experienced developing sites to conform with Section 508 and WCAG
  • Experienced utilizing graphic software such as Photoshop or GIMP
  • Excellent multitasking skills and experienced working in fast-paced environments collaborating with creative/diverse team members
  • Follows processes and procedures; maintains attention to detail and follows through to learn new technologies and tasks for the positive growth of the site/project
  • Extremely strong customer service skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Works well on individual and team assignments and very well with technically knowledgeable persons and non-technical persons

Skills

Day to day skills: HTML5, XHTML, CSS (CSS3), JavaScript (ES6), Section 508, WCAG, Web Accessibility, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Mobile first and responsive design/dev

Now and then: Angular, React, node.js, Java/JSP, PHP, Photoshop, SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu)

Work History

September 2015 - Present
VMD Corp
Technical Project Manager

  • Coordinated weekly agendas and team/customer meetings.
  • Created/Delivered weekly and monthly status reports to the customer.
  • Prepared monthly program status and financial reports for internal executives and the customer.
  • Planned and executed various new efforts as requested by the customer.
  • Continued Web Developer responsibilities as described in the previous position.

September 2010 - August 2015
VMD Systems Integrators, Inc. now VMD Corp
Web Developer

  • Developed HTML/CSS/JavaScript for various projects using Sublime Text, VSCode, Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, jQuery, jQueryUI, ASP.NET, JSP.
  • Developed JavaScript bookmarklets to validate document format, identify specific errors, and more easily navigate the customer environment.
    • Reduced QC time by ~30%.
    • Increased testing consistency and reduced QC errors by ~20%.
  • Ensured code was Section 508 and standards conformant.
  • Ensured consistent page appearance/behavior across multiple browsers (IE6+, FF, Chrome, Safari) in desktop, mobile, and nojs views.
  • Trained and supervised multiple team members for ongoing reformatting/quality control projects.

March 2010 - September 2010
Apex Systems, Inc.
(Contract-to-hire with VMD Systems and the National Science Foundation)
Web Developer

  • Developed HTML/CSS pages for various projects using Adobe Photoshop/Dreamweaver CS4.
  • Used jQuery for web service calls, file tree, tabs, modal dialog, and autocomplete functionality.
  • Ensured all code was Section 508 and standards compliant where possible.
  • Ensured consistent page appearance/behavior across Yahoo's A-grade browsers.
  • After contract, was hired by VMD.

October 2009 - March 2010
National Associates, Inc.
(Six Month Contract with the American Geophysical Union)
Web Developer

  • Assisted in website redesign using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery/PHP.
  • Coordinated with project manager to determine what functionality could be implemented within the desired timeframe.
  • Used Photoshop CS3 to cut/resize/modify graphics files for the site as needed.
  • Ensured all code was Section 508 and standards compliant where possible.
  • Ensured consistent page appearance/behavior across Yahoo's A-grade browsers.
  • Implemented a weekly auto executed task to check site links (using Webcheck) and generate a detailed HTML report during off-peak hours.

March 2006 - November 2008
AOL LLC
Web Developer

  • Performed maintenance and created new flows on the AOL ReGolution registration platform (Java/Struts).
  • Updated/modernized the main registration flow. Added JavaScript form validation onBlur and ajax Screen Name availability check.
  • Used Weblogic Workshop/Server along with CVS/Ant for ReGolution flow development, QA and deployment.
  • Set up Weblogic development environment on MacOSX and Debian Linux. Documented the procedure for future developers who prefer Mac/Linux.
  • Coordinated with internal AOL stakeholders to clarify/modify requirements and ensure development efforts were on target.
  • Coordinated with QA team to deploy in QA environment, schedule testing and resolve bugs before deployment in production environment.
  • Performed maintenance for various registration flows on the AOL T4 registration platform (Tcl/adp pages).
  • Developed various user login landing pages (XHTML/CSS/JavaScript) based on PSD designs.
  • Assisted developers in CSS/XHTML/JavaScript development and cross-browser bugs whose main focus was Java (ReGolution) or Tcl (T4).
  • Ensured all code was Section 508 and standards compliant when possible.
  • Ensured consistent page appearance/behavior across popular browsers.
  • Created/modified simple graphics as needed for various pages using Photoshop CS2.
  • Used XSLT for an internal registration statistics reporting tool.

September 2005 - March 2006
Starpoint Solutions
Web Developer
(Contractor to AOL through Computer Merchants and Computer Sciences Corporation now DXC Technology)

  • Developed HTML, CSS, and Tcl/adp pages for the T4 AOL user registration process.
  • Ensured all code was Section 508 and standards compliant when possible.
  • After contract, was hired by AOL.

March 2000 - September 2005
Michael Baker Corporation now Michael Baker International LLC
Web Developer

  • Assisted in developing and maintaining internal websites and customer websites: used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP Classic, JSP, Java Servlets, PHP, Dreamweaver.
  • Ensured all code was compliant with Section 508 and W3C’s Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
  • Learned some basic database administration skills with Oracle.
  • Maintained Conference Room Reservation application with Java Servlets, JSP, and MySQL.
  • Merged Access databases with Oracle database for FEMA flood study status application and developed an automated system to run twice a week.
  • Administered Windows NT and 2003 Web Servers using IIS, Apache, JRun, Tomcat, CVS, and SVN.
  • Conducted manual quality control interface user testing on custom built applications.
  • Managed and administered 16 Listmanager Electronic mailing lists for internal and external customers.

Education

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