CAREER SUMMARY

Full stack developer with 13 years experience working on startup teams and freelance projects. Proven ability to produce efficiently and carry out visions while building applications and sites from end to end. Specializes in SaaS applications.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

  • Front-end: Javascript and frameworks (Meteor, React, VueJs), JQuery, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, JAMstack, Bootstrap
  • Back-end: Python (Flask and Django), NodeJS, PHP
  • Other: Git, Github, GCP, MongoDB, MySQL, SQLAlchemy, Plotly, Stripe API, Adobe design suite, Balsamiq, Gliffy, Jira, Trello

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Lead Full-stack Developer // xmata.io // 06/20-present
  • Worked with data scientist to develop SaaS application for consuming sentiment analysis visualizations
  • Designed and developed application using Python Flask, Plotly, Stripe API, GCP, Javascript, Bootstrap
  • Iterated on features based on customer feedback, improved speed and performance
  • Led JAMstack implementation for customer facing website
Freelance Full-stack Developer // TBD Labs // 08/14 – present
  • Developed and maintained Meteor web applications for monthly invoice management and equipment rentals
  • Designed and maintained JAMstack sites for small businesses
  • Implemented warranty registration mini-site designs for brands such as KitchenAid and Nest
Lead Front-end Developer // Vidcaster (now vidlet.com) // 12/11 – 08/14
  • Developed and maintained front-end features for video content management system
  • Scope and prioritization of new features, advocate for sensible improvements and upgrades
  • Developed custom themes for clients as well as design of stock-themes for video site theme builder
  • Upgraded legacy code to more efficient CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript MVC with REST API
Senior Front-end Developer // Credit.com // 12/10 – 10/11
  • Developed highly customized Wordpress CMS for content marketing team
  • Produced effectively under agile and scrum development cycles
  • Consumed data via XML to build credit card recommendations and tools
  • Advocate and early adopter of responsive design and mobile-first upgrades
Junior Front-end Developer // Credit.com // 06/09 – 12/10
  • Worked with sales stakeholders to code landing pages with fast turnaround
  • Maintained front-end code and developed new designs and features on a high traffic consumer website with a vast code base
  • Built Javascript calculators for financial tools
  • Worked with Back-end developers to implement UI of Credit Report Card
Senior Implementation Consultant // Certain Software // 10/07 – 05/09
  • Implemented online event registration software for clients and led web-based training sessions
  • Worked with distributed team on complex implementation and trainings for marquee clients
  • Interfaced with clients for customer support and best-practice consultation
  • Advocated for and demonstrated better practices in web coding standards when coding client websites
Marketing Associate // Meez // 04/07 – 09/07
  • Worked with 3D animators and other stakeholders to develop new products for the virtual marketplace
  • Maintained online product catalog of virtual clothing and animations
  • Developed on-brand virtual clothing and animations for musicians and brands
Assistant Web Developer // Lanseng Technologies // 06/06 - 05/07
  • Assisted Lead Developer and Founder at Lanseng Technologies on client projects
  • Worked with MySQL database, learned HTML and CSS
Freelance German to English Translator // 04/03 – 05/05
  • Technical language specialization (forestry, global economics, public policy)
  • Published Translator (Thuringian Wood Species, MPI-BGC Jena)
  • Volunteer translations for public policy organizations

EDUCATION

  • 2004-2006 Master of Arts, Honors with Distinction, Public Policy, Northern Arizona University, GPA 4.0
  • 2002-2003 Study Abroad Year at Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
  • 1999-2003 Bachelor of Arts, German, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature, Trinity University, GPA 3.3
  • 1995-1999 High School Diploma, Palo Alto High School, GPA 3.8

Awards: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha Honor Society, Dean's List Affiliations: President of Language and Culture Club, Founder of NAU Badminton Club