The past makes you who you are today
I've worked on many projects over the years while employed by some great companies. Here is a break down of each.
Experience
Freelance Front End Developer
July 2023 - Current- Creating websites in the latest version of Next.js
- TailwindCSS and Shadcn to style sites and components
- Vercel Postgres and Drizzle ORM for the database
UI/UX Developer @ Jacobs Engineering
March 2020 - July 2023 | Houston, TX - Remote- Created dynamic and interactive designs based on user feedback and customer requirements
- Developed modern UI/UX solutions using current design trends and best practices
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to ensure accuracy of UI/UX designs
- Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies to create visually appealing and functional designs
- SharePoint migrations to Microsoft 365 in modern pages
- Researched and implemented new technologies to optimize performance and user experience
- Worked with an international team from United States, UK, Poland, and India
- Projects included: Timesheet application, Project Management application that allowed upper management a clear picture of project progress, and SharePoint UI components
- Applications built in Mendix, ASP.Net Core MVC, ASP.Net Blazor, and SharePoint
UI/UX Developer @ Sogeti USA (Cap Gemini)
February 2013 - March 2020 | Houston, TX- Proficient in designing and developing responsive web applications with a focus on usability
- Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG 2.0, 2.1) and best practices
- Experienced in using Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools to create high quality visuals
- Ability to create user stories, wireframes, flowcharts, and other design artifacts
- Developed and updated documents and style guides to ensure consistent UI/UX design
- Utilized Telerik Kendo UI and UI for ASP.NET MVC controls in MVVM WinForms applications
- Maintained a Microsoft Dynamics environment
- SharePoint branding and migrations in versions 2010, 2013, and 2016
- Clients included: Schlumberger, Southwestern Energy, and TransOcean
UI/UX Developer @ Sparkhound
October 2011 - February 2013 | Houston, TX- Developed a user interface (UI) for a SharePoint intranet sites with modern web technologies and frameworks
- Configured SharePoint sites, web parts, and page layouts to meet desired business requirements
- SharePoint branding and migrations to version 2010
- Clients included: Verisource, Exterran, NASA NBL, Hanover Street Capital, UHY, Crest, and Structure Group
UI/UX Developer @ Sogeti USA (Cap Gemini)
April 2007 - October 2011 | Houston, TX- Proven track record of successful design projects for large scale enterprise clients
- Skilled in creating user interfaces and user experience designs that are both creative and user friendly
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Clients included: GDF Suez, City of Houston, National Merit Scholarship, TransOcean, Schlumberger, St. Jude Medical, Dell, Plante & Moran, Safety Kleen, Halliburton, Consolidated Graphics Solutions, CEVA, National Oil Varco
Web Developer @ TrailBlazer Health
February 2004 - April 2007 | February 2004 - April 2007- Developed and maintained code for websites and web applications
- Tested websites across multiple browsers and platforms
- Troubleshooted website issues and resolved them
Web Developer @ Publishing Concepts
January 2003 - July 2003 | Dallas, TX- Developed and maintained code for University and College Alumni websites
- Met with clients for business and technical requirements gathering and documentation
Web Developer - Owner @ Big Moo Media
December 2001 - January 2005 | Fredericksburg, TX- Developed a database driven Web Application for creating any size website quickly and efficiently
- Taught customers to manage 100% of content on their own site through WYSIWYG editors, encouraging customer responsibility and participation in the marketing plan for their own website
Web Developer @ Third Coast Media, LLC
August 1999 - December 2001 | Dallas, TX- Developed website primarily for car dealerships
- Part of the team that created an enterprise level website that allowed hundreds of websites to be built and managed through one interface
- Developed a shopping cart website for Alias|Wavefront
- Acted as team lead on many full life-cycle development projects, coordinating team members and requirements gathering
- Trained new employees on company culture, policy, and standards
Web Developer @ I.T. Partners
March 1999 - August 1999 | Dallas, TX- Created websites for Greyhound Lines and the Richardson Independent School District
- Created a source control system for organizing all of the existing client code, streamlining access to code and revisions
Web Developer @ Pritchett & Associates
November 1997 - March 1999 | Dallas, TX- Participated in the creation and maintenance of the intranet site with real-time product reports, Human Resource documents, Internet traffic reports, and other critical company information for employees
- Maintained a pay-for-view Extranet with over twenty-five books online serving the management of company mergers and related topics
Web Developer, Multimedia Developer @ Ernst & Young, LLP
September 1996 - October 1997 | Dallas, TX- Created internal websites
- Developed Computer Based Training (CBT) software applications for internal and external use using Macromedia Authorware and HTML
- Designed multi-media demos for Interstate Batteries and Excel Communications
Web Developer - Corporate Trainer @ The Internet Store, Inc.
March 1995 - September 1996 | Dallas, TX- Trained clients and new employees on basic Internet skills, beginning HTML and advanced HTML with CGI scripting
- Designed and developed Computer Based Training courses, content, and workbooks for internal and external use
- Provided company and client web design, development for implementation with clients such as Texas Instruments and Perot Systems
Web Developer - Technical Support @ OnRamp Technologies, Inc.
January 1994 - March 1995 | Dallas, TX- Answered customer support calls for Internet hardware, software, and network problems when the Internet was first becoming accessible to the general public
- Built websites for customers
- Created problem-solving web pages to aid support agents in efficient problem solving for TCP IP setup
- Provided direct and indirect sales
Certifications
- Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design | Google
- Version Control Git | Meta
- Programming with JavaScript | Meta
- Introduction to Front-End Development | Meta
- Microsoft 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 | Microsoft