About

Front end developer specializing in HTML5, JavaScript, data-enabled applications, and user experience design.  I enjoy being involved in the various processes that provide the end result and learning new techniques to achieve that result. 

Skillset

  • CSS, Sass
  • HTML
  • Compliant, Accessible, Responsive HTML / CSS Design & Development
  • JavaScript, JQuery
  • SVN, GIT
  • Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch
  • Ionic Framework & Cordova
  • Working knowledge of PHP/MySQL & Laravel
  • Working knowledge of AngularJS & Typescript
  • Familiar with Agile Methodology and JIRA

Experience

Savvior Technology Solutions — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Senior Front-End Developer | 08/2010 - Present

  • Develop standards based, responsive websites and applications for fortune 500 businesses utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
  • UI/UX development for custom client intranet/extranet applications
  • Daily support for current clients
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating internal company websites and applications
  • Create prototypes and bootstrap Laravel projects for Development team.

Mind Over Media — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Senior Presentation Layer Developer | 05/2000 - 08/2010

  • Responsible for the production of interactive websites and applications for Web, CD-ROM, Intranet and Kiosks; duties include application design, development, and QA
  • Performed video/sound editing and animation as needed using a variety of multimedia tools
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating internal company websites and applications
  • Responsible for internal IT issues including server hardware and software maintenance
  • Responsible for researching emerging technologies to properly evaluate and deploy for both existing and potential clients
  • Responsible for making purchasing decisions for both hardware and software

Clients

Architected, developed, and assisted in the visual design and development of a variety of web-based learning, selling, and marketing solutions for major corporations as well as institutions of higher learning. A sampling includes:

  • Rolls Royce
  • Bayer Corporation
  • PPG Industries
  • CMR-Group
  • Direct Energy
  • Alcoa/Arconic
  • American Eagle
  • Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
  • Avere Systems
  • Vector SecurityL
  • Colorado School Of Mines
  • Schneider Downs

Education

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology

Major — Multimedia

  • Focus on Interactive Design
  • Deans List, Honor Roll
  • Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0

Community College Of Beaver County — Monaca, Pennsylvania

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Major — Professional Pilot

  • Certified Flight & Ground Instructor Licenses