SUMMARY:

• Overall I have 32 years of experience in the Visual Communications industry. With my very diverse experience with( Print Design, DVD Authoring / Mastering, Video Production, Mobile Applications & Web Design / Development )I strongly believe that I could make a significant and valuable contribution in any firm to make things happen.
• I have a solid understanding of scalable design principles.
• I use a lightweight development process (Scrum), Jira for issues Confluence for docs, and git for code.
• My present skills are more of a mix.
• They are comprised of aUX / UI Designer / Front End Web / Full Stack Developer.
• I have the experience /ability to design plus translate ALL wireframes/PSDs into launch - ready, valid, pixel perfect, responsive HTML/CSS/JS solutions.
• I am experienced with shepherding a projectfrom the mere conceptual elements to the live active stage.
• I only implement / utilize the correct and best modern web productions tools for the given project(s) to get the job done.
• In my day to day development process, I utilizes basic JavaScript, html5, css3, PHP5, mysql, git, jira, css preprocessors less/sass, responsive web design, bootstrap, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress daily to develop & deploy all websites.
• Presently, I also work with various front end and back end JavaScript development tools.
• Bootstrap, Webpack, Scaffolding tools (yeoman, new node).Package management tools (npm, yarn, bower).Templating tools (handlebars, mustache, jade).
• Build tools (grunt, gulp, browserify). MVC frameworks (angular, react).Server frameworks (node, express).Testing tools (Jasmine, Mocha, Chia, Q-Unit). Database tools (mysql, mongoDB, mariaDB).
• In addition to the continuous integration tools with (Jenkins, Travis).
• I’m familiar with Agile software development methodologies ( Scrum, Kanban ).
• QA tools such as Jira. In addition, I am very comfortable with the command line.
• My strategy is, use the correct tools that are necessary to best develop and subsequently deploy a project.
• Presently, I am learning more and perfecting my web development skills in content delivery network (CDN), like AWS cloud, Akamai and Cloudfront. REST, RESTful APIs and Resource Oriented Architectures. Big data NoSQL, Firebase, Hadoop.
• Throughout my extensive experience, I have gained considerable knowledge in the management of projects with clients vendors, staff and freelancers from concept to live implementation.
• I have soild experience to strategically plan the execution of capital projects to deliver on time, within budget, and exceeding quality standards.
• I possess a high business acumen a thinker, an analyzer, problem solver, with solid understanding of both the (SDLC)systems development life cycle and the
• I am a fast learner, technical leader, team-player, self-starter, proactive, meticulously organized, solution / detail-oriented.
• I have FUN with the work that I do. Most of all I LOVE to learn from others and teach others that I work with.
• Indeed I am a real consummate professional. My availability to work isimmediate.

SKILLS:

Html4

Xhtml

Dhtml

Html5

HTML5 Boilerplate

Twitter Bootstrap

Foundation

Bulma.io

Dreamweaver

Responsive Design

SimpLESS

ES6

JavaScript

OO JavaScript

Jquery

Jquery mobile

Json

GSAP

Velocity

Css3

Oocss

Smacss

Ajax

Mustache.js

Handelbars.js

CoffeeScript.js

Jade

Docker

Flex-box

CSS-grid

MVC / MVP

Mongo DB

Mongoose

NPM / YARN

Gerrit Code Rev

Node.js

React.js

Angular.js

Angular Cli

Material Design

Typescript

Vue.js

Script aculo us

Modernizer.js

Motools.js

Prototype.js

Yoemen.js

Bower.js

Webpack.js

Kendo UI

Reqiure.js

Gulp.js / Grunt.js

Less / Sass

Stylus

Hammer.js

Karma.js

Jasmine.js

Git / GitFlow

GithubEnterprise

Heroku / AWS

Firebase

Svn

Jira

Confluence

Optimizely

PHP

PhpMyAdmin

MySQL

NoSQL

Smarty

Symfony

Zend Framework 2

CodeIgniter

KinteraBlackbaud

Keynote

Omnigraffle

Balsamiq

Proto.io

Invision iRise

Joomla

WordPress

Drupal

360 Grid System

Flash

Adobe Creative Suite

Wufoo

DVD Studio Pro

Final Cut

Quark Xpress 12.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead Senior Front End Web Developer / Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead all web projects from the creative scope with client, conceptual design stage and then to a successful live implementation
• Seized ownership of technical problems: strengthening components across the development process and technology stack.
• Obsessed with “Clean” precise well commented efficient code and passionate about efficient site documentation with upkeep.
• Excellent working experience with Angular, Web Animation API’s, Bootstrap CSS, Sass, Material Design, Flex-box, CSS Grids,
• Experience with open source development tools / frameworks like MongoDB, Firebase, NPM, Yarn, Bower, Webpack, Grunt, Gulp
• Worked closely with multi-disciplined creative team to help develop new website features and build upon established visual styles
• Managed projects ensuring that all deliverables are developed, cleanly, compliant, semantic and deployed on time within budget
• Participated in decision-making around major architectural decisions of the front-end team and established effective processes.
• Leading / Collaborating and Supervision of both consultants, staff designers and multi experienced developers on diverse projects
• Converted PSD comps / Wire-frames into scalable, responsive, annotated, well thought out HTML templates / web applications
• Extensive experience hand-coding responsive, html5, css3, javaScript, json, boostrap, jQuery Angular& Full Stack CMS solutions
• Daily use of command line / shell scripting with various build tools, repositories, unit testing platforms, QA tool & deployment tools
• Understand business objectives and subsequently translating that business logic into solution base technical design / applications
• Responsible and Accountable for generating reusable, scalable, flexible digital components / solutions for client brand experiences
• Understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Data Driven Development (DDD)
• Learning, stay plugged into newer emerging technologies / industry trends and apply them into daily operations and activities
• Conceptualizing results driven solutions for new multimedia, web / mobile apps and campaign related print collateral projects
• Source control, Git configuration management, and managed individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Balanced the end user needs with clients present business objectives and improving overall end user experience
• Ensured development, accuracy of contents functionality, quality, testing, and launch efforts of all projects
• Ensure the technology approach is in line with client and internal goals in an agile development environment
• Effectively convey information in a manner suitable for those of all technical experience levels
• Solid understanding of preprocessors like SASS / LESS and Git version control
• Gathering / analyzing business requirements and interfacing with clients

Confidential

Art Director

Responsibilities:

• Art Direction and design for magazines and reprints
• DVD Authoring/Menu Design
• Project management
• Heavy comp design
• Supervision of designers and developers on diverse projects

Confidential

Project Manager/Web Art Director

Responsibilities:

• Heavy comp design
• Conceptualization of information architecture and navigation
• QA testing and usability issues of site on all platforms and browsers
• Flash animation
• Heavy client interaction
• Supervision of designers and developers on diverse projects