SUMMARY:

• Over 6 years of experience as a UI/UX developer and designer with emphasis on web application development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, XML, JSON, AJAX and other technologies.
• Participated in all the phases of SDLC focusing on strategic front end development to provide clean, well documented, scalable and modular solution using latest trends and technologies.
• Created wireframes, mockups and prototypes to translate concepts into meaningful user interfaces following user centered design principles.
• Hand coded W3C valid, cross browser compatible, responsive and mobile friendly web pages with graceful degradation using semantic HTML and CSS.
• Expert knowledge of client side performance enhancement by using web page optimization tools and techniques.
• Proficient in front end development frameworks such as Bootstrap, Foundation and 960gs.
• Created mixins for SASS and LESS pre - processors to implement uniform design language throughout the application.
• Hands on experience using OOP characteristics like Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance and Polymorphism.
• Experience in data visualization by consuming data from APIs.
• Developed UI components for applications built in ASP.NET, Java and PHP.
• Involved in Unit Testing, Integration testing and Regression Testing.
• Created WordPress and Magento themes from PSDs for desktop, tablets and mobile devices.
• Integrated Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Paypal and Google Map APIs into web applications.
• Used developer tools (firebug, chrome DevTools) to fix browser related issues.
• Experience designing and developing intuitive, interactive and user friendly dashboards for enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of best SEO and Web Accessibility practices.
• Used Google webmasters tools and Google analytics to help develop online marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with WAMP, MAMP, WHM/cPanel and IIS.
• Used IBM Rational Synergy, IBM Rational Change, GIT, BaseCamp and ActiveCollab for collaborative development of web applications.
• Proficient in design tools such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proven ability to work efficiently both independently or collaboratively.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

IDEs/Editors: Sublime Text, Notepad++,Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Eclipse, Xcode, Android Studio

Web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, LESS, JavaScript, Jquery, Angular, JSON, Ajax, XML, PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Blade, ASP.NET, Razor

Multimedia & Design: Balsamiq, Axure, Invision, Photoshop, FireWorks, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash(AS2/AS3), Maya, AfterEffects, Final Cut Pro

Project Management: BaseCamp, ActiveCollab, IBM Rational Synergy, IBM Rational Change

CMS: Wordpress, Magento, Drupal, Joomla

Other tools: Google Analytics, NPM, Webpack, Grunt, Gulp, Tortoise SVN, GIT

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Princeton NJ

UI/UX Engineer

Environment: Visual Studio, IBM Rational Synergy, IBM Rational change, IIS, SQL, Adobe Photoshop, Axure, Balsamiq, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Firebug, Chrome Developer Tool, Windows 7

Responsibilities:

• Participated and contributed in planning process with stakeholders at Research and Development department.
• Complied with architecture, principles, policies and standards to facilitate team work with cross functional team members.
• Provided input, evaluate and recommend front end technologies to keep the application future proof.
• Analyzed existing user interface to identify and document opportunities for improvements.
• Used IBM Rational Change and IBM Rational Synergy to work collaboratively with backend developers and project manager.
• Translated ideas into meaningful user flows, wireframes and mock-ups using Balsamiq, Axure, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Designed and developed dashboards for various user roles and permissions.
• Created prototypes using HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), jQuery, Bootstrap and Angular JS.
• Used task runners and module bundlers such as Gulp, Grunt and Webpack to minify, compile and test the code.
• Developed and modified view components of the application pages built in C#.
• Simplified user interface development process implementing Bootstrap framework.
• Wrote modular CSS using cs preprocessors such as SASS and LESS.
• Complied with quality standards and procedures.
• Participated in software change and quality reviews.
• Conducted unit testing and regression testing to ensure application meets specifications.
• Documented new or modified code changes and testing activities.

Front-end Developer

Environment: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, HTML5, CSS3, 960gs, JavaScript, jQuery, Firebug, Windows 7, Basecamp, ALM Complete, Tortoise SVN

Responsibilities:

• Hand Coded HTML templates for ATG eCommerce applications using 960gs framework, media queries and JavaScript.
• Worked with an agile development team to create responsive and cross browser compatible web pages for some of the high traffic eCommerce websites for brands like Walmart, Office Depot, iPrint, Sage, and Expressionery.
• Refine and iterate user experience by implementing new modules and interfaces in a complex, responsive site.
• Created responsive newsletters using tables with inline css and media queries to support handheld devices.
• Responsible for fixing the issues throughout the web applications using BaseCamp and ALM Complete.
• Used LESS CSS compiler and created dynamic style sheet using variables, mixins etc.
• Used GRUNT and automated tasks to optimize and compress files.
• Used Tortoise SVN for version control and collaborative development of the project.
• Enhanced UI/UX by implementation of jQuery widgets, sliders, menus etc.

Front-end developer

Environment: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, javaScript, jQuery, Firebug, ASP.NET, FTP, SVN, Windows 7

Responsibilities:

• Converted PSDs to web pages using HTML, CSS and jQuery for further development in ASP.NET.
• Replaced graphics with css3 for shadows, rounded corners and gradients.
• Css3 support in IE8 using css3 PIE.
• Created simple, elegant and dynamic forms using jQuery UI widgets such as tabs, datepicker, and accordion.
• Extensive use of jQuery UI library to enhance user experience in the admin panel.
• Worked in a team using SVN to facilitate rapid development of the application.
• Cross browser compatibility test and fix the errors using firebug.
• Carried out usability test and made changes according to the feedback.
• Redesigned logo to suit the new design and interface of the application.
• Completed milestones of the project in tentative deadlines.

Web Designer/Developer

Environment: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, javaScript, jQuery, Firebug, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Linux

Responsibilities:

• Created logo and style guides for the application.
• Designed information architecture for a complex matrix to help allocate grants in various departments of the college funded by NSF.
• Integrated and customized online event calendar plugin.
• Converted PSDs to WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, jQuery and PHP.
• Developed website using WordPress CMS.
• Created custom templates using taxonomy queries in different sections of the websites.
• Configured and customized plugins using PHP.

Freelance Web Designer/Developer

Environment: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, HTML5, CSS3, javaScript, jQuery, Firebug, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, S2 Members, Scorm Cloud, PayPal, FTP, Windows 7

Responsibilities:

• Recommended the suitable hosting package to host multiple websites.
• Converted PSDs to WordPress themes using HTML, CSS and jQuery.
• Developed websites using WordPress CMS.
• Created custom templates using taxonomy queries for different sections of the websites.
• Social media integration using Facebook and Twitter widgets.
• Integrated PayPal, S2 membership and Scorm Cloud to run and manage online courses.
• Configured and customized plugins using PHP
• Designed and developed client management system to keep record and track of donors, members and subscribers.
• Created invoicing system using the records in the database.
• Data migration from old database to new one.
• Development of the admin panel to add, delete, update records of members, donors and subscribers.
• Implemented jQuery UI library to enhance user interface in the admin panel
• Set up cron to send notification emails when the membership or subscription is about to expire.

Freelance Web Developer

Environment: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, FLASH(AS3), HTML5, CSS3, javaScript, jQuery, Firebug, WordPress, PHP, MySQL, FTP, Windows 7, BaseCamp, ActiveCollab, Tortoise SVN

Responsibilities:

• Revamped and created websites using HTML, CSS media queries and JavaScript for better performance and usability.
• Worked with an Agile development team to create responsive website using HTML5, CSS3 (media queries) and jQuery for world's leading cosmetics brand Maybelline New York.
• Developed micro website with feeds integrated from Instagram and Twitter for nation's largest automobile manufacturer Ford.
• Created responsive and cross browser compatible websites using HTML5 framework Bootstrap.
• Developed re-usable codes to facilitate rapid development of the projects.
• Created pixel perfect Facebook tabs (PSD to HTML) for clients such as KMart, Avalon Organics, Maranatha, Alba Botanica, Jason Personal Care etc.
• Created newsletters using HTML, inline css and media queries for hand held device support.
• Responsible for fixing the issues throughout the web applications and followed the protocol of ticketing system using BaseCamp and ActiveCollab.
• Worked in a team to develop, enhance & support web-based products and interaction prototyping by embedding jQuery widgets, sliders, menus etc.
• Designed and developed web pages for mobile-devices which were replica of the website.
• Extensive use of CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery for better user experience.

Student Technology Mentor

Environment: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, CSS, javaScript, jQuery

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty in designing, creating and maintaining technology enhanced tools and resources for the classrooms, such as:
• PowerPoint presentations
• Creating web pages with Dreamweaver
• Managing courses in Blackboard and Ektron
• Incorporating images and sound into learning resources
• Assist in the development of ePortfolios
• Develop multimedia projects
• Assist with library database and Internet searches
• Provide assistance to students and faculty in the use of various technology tools for research, web development, and document production.
• Assist computer lab users, both students and faculty, in the use of hardware and software.
• Create learning tutorials as needed.