Experience

Senior Engineer in Research, Raytheon BBN Technologies, April 2022 — Present

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • Javascript
  • Typescript
  • CesiumJS
  • Tailwind
  • Vite
  • Node
  • Java
  • Python
  • VS Code
  • IntelliJ IDEA
  • GIMP
  • Build, maintain, and improve existing functionality and features for various programs by utilizing cutting-edge web technologies
  • Rapidly prototype and implement design concepts to reflect uncovered knowledge
  • Perform knowledge acquisition with program customers to better understand their problems that need to be solved
  • Utilize human-computer interaction principles to create a better design system for a legacy program
  • Lead group of subject matter experts in delivering high visibility solutions for robust security requirements within programs
  • Pioneer new ways of thinking and doing in industries that are only starting to gain traction as technology becomes available
  • Provide subject matter expert knowledge on UI/UX techniques to answer difficult issues that programs encounter
  • Participate in business development ventures and initiatives to win work and grow company portfolio

Senior Software Engineer, Raytheon Technologies, July 2019 — April 2022

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Angular
  • Typescript
  • CesiumJS
  • Webpack
  • Node
  • Java
  • VS Code
  • Build, maintain, and improve existing functionality and features for programs by utilizing modern HTML, CSS, and JS
  • Improve the overall experience and interface within applications after receiving feedback from customers
  • Applied human-computer interaction principles across multiple points of applications to help streamline productivity and improve flow
  • Develop valuable functionality for application frameworks that powers both the front and back-end
  • Promote Typescript and similar front-end features to ensure synergy within the unique skillsets on the team
  • Work with internal and external teams to create new workflows for the user from scratch and deliver ahead of schedule
  • Became the front-end subject matter expert for a program and trained teammates on how to properly develop for the front-end
  • Updated a program's standalone training application by applying a new design, modern codebase, and improved overall cost efficiency
  • Develop command and control geospatial features that helped the customer complete their mission effectively
  • Routinely create iconography and images for programs when needed
  • Received Scrum certification and implement the process daily with team members

Lead Front-end Developer & Designer, MarketSnare, April 2015 — July 2019

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • Angular.js
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • XSLT
  • ASP
  • VS Code
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Modernized the approach to building MarketSnare programs via architecting a componentized and modular code structure, decreasing program deployment times
  • Developed the front-end for hundreds of localized websites across dozens of industries that are viewed and used by thousands of users daily
  • Worked alongside various agencies to deliver “pixel perfect” designs via optimized, structured, and semantic markup that worked across all browsers and devices
  • Encouraged the use of ES6 where possible within MarketSnare core builds to help with speed and optimization compared to utilizing vendor libraries or plugins
  • Initiated and implemented React/ES6 within various areas of the MarketSnare product because of feedback from clients and users
  • Created an API that translated the MarketSnare proprietary tech to a JSON-based implementation to ensure a better UX on the front-end
  • Implemented WCAG 2.0/2.1 and ADA compliance on different MarketSnare programs and websites while also maintaining the client's brand
  • Upgraded older programs to a newer, faster MarketSnare tech and front-end. As a result, saw PageSpeed score increases by up to 20% for certain websites
  • Embraced utilizing Schema.org definitions via JSON+LD and RDFa where possible and saw organic SEO leads and conversions happen in real time
  • Used React/ES6 to develop MarketSnare microservices that communicated with different vendors via RESTful APIs that integrated with their website programs
  • Applied various UX/UI feedback, improvements, and changes within the administrator panel to help streamline our clients' processes

Front-end Developer, Sweetwater Sound, April 2014 — April 2015

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • WebStorm
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Developed lean, cross-client/browser/device HTML emails for over half a million customers weekly that increased email views and click-thru rates
  • Created an automation platform to deliver personalized emails
  • Updated various pages and functionalities of the website with a new design, better performance, and optimized semantic markup
  • Adopted various caching techniques and learned best practices for performance
  • Helped create multiple kiosk platforms for the retail store using cutting edge web tech
  • Delivered profitable results under tight deadlines

Web Specialist, Cirrus ABS, May 2012 — April 2014

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • jQuery
  • XSLT
  • ASP
  • C#
  • Sublime Text
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Design and develop custom CMS based websites with the latest standards and technology
  • Received different Photoshop designs from various clients and converted them to high quality, cross-browser markup
  • Created a unique online presence for many different types of customers and their clientele
  • Developed and designed a new UX/UI for the Cirrus ABS eBusiness Suite
  • Developed and designed the beginnings of the MarketSnare platform

Freelance Web Designer, Steffy Wood Products, July 2011 — August 2012

    Stack:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Upgraded the website to further enhance their business outlook
  • Improved site navigation and search engine optimization, created an interactive online catalog
  • Used web analytics to monitor site traffic

Education

  • Masters of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Online, August 2021 — May 2023

  • Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Trine University, Angola, Indiana, August 2008 — May 2012

Skillset

  • Semantic, Accessible, Cross-browser, Optimized, Responsive, W3C Valid HTML5
  • CSS3, Tailwind, SCSS/SASS, Styled Components, BEM
  • WCAG 2.0/2.1, Section 508, ADA Compliance
  • UI/UX, web, application, and user centered design, human interface guidelines, design systems
  • Node, Javascript ES6+, Web Components, JSON, GeoJSON, AJAX
  • React, Solid, Typescript, Angular, RxJS, three.js, CesiumJS, D3, Electron, React Native, jQuery
  • Java, Python, XSLT, XML, ASP, WebForms
  • Vite, Webpack, npm
  • Git, SVN
  • JSON+LD, RDFa, Microdata, Schema, SEO
  • Responsive HTML Emails
  • Project management, Scrum certified, active security clearance

Tools

  • VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Sublime Text, Notepad++
  • Bash, Terminal, Powershell
  • GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, TortoiseSVN
  • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Framer, Microsoft Office, GIMP