Vertical Latency
Resume
Professional web development experience since 2005

Professional Overview

Throughout my career, I have established a track record of success by leveraging a collaborative leadership style to accomplish all short- and long-range objectives in diverse roles for web engineering, front end development, and full stack development. I am able to clearly convey complex technical information and propose novel solutions to build consensus with key project stakeholders, including high-value clients and executive leadership.

A small selection of my key projects and accomplishments includes…

  • Lead a team of front-end developers at StoneX on the Analytics division
  • Front End Developer for NBCUniversal in Orlando, Florida creating immersive user experiences.
  • Web Engineer for websites and digital assets for Campbell’s Soup, Ketel One, and Haagen-Daaz.
  • Excellent technical proficiencies in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js, and TypeScript

Introduction

Technically astute professional with comprehensive knowledge base in diverse complex and sophisticated enterprise applications. Proven track record of systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to creative development, operation, and maintenance of web-based systems. Solid coding background applied to cutting edge user-interface frameworks, building high quality services and web UIs. Ability to provide fast, agile, and reliable results with excellent functionality and low technical debt.

Core Competencies

  • Full Stack Development
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Web Development / Landing Pages
  • Project Management
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Software Workflow Management
  • Security, Quality Assurance, and Testing
  • Enhanced Browser Interaction / Progressive Web Applications
  • Problem Resolution / Troubleshooting

Technical Proficiencies

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • React.JS, Angular.JS, jQuery
  • Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, Balsamiq
  • PHP, Node.JS
  • Git
  • Bootstrap, Foundation for Sites, Foundation for Email, MJML
  • WordPress

Experience

Vertical Latency, Remote — Owner

July 2009 – Present

Oversee operations for implementing, maintaining, supporting, and designing communication networks and web systems for client list of well-known global brands and national homebuilders. Manage technical support and field engineering services to clients by proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems. Design and launch Internet marketing strategies using SEO, blogs, social media, and content editing. Review performance reports, service improvements, service quality, and processes to achieve client goals.

Achievements

  • Created fresh content and design for website and related digital assets for Campbell’s Soup, Ketel One, and Haagen-Daaz.
  • Developed unique approaches to theme development for Wordpress- and Drupal-based sites for APIHub, NextDeal, Programmable Web, Digital Closing Docs, Sassy Pants Boutique, and Digimation.

Hopin, Remote - Staff Engineer

August 2021 - Present

Front end developer for the Analytics pod

StoneX Group, Winter Park, FL - Developer - Front End

January 2019 - August 2021

Lead front end developer for Vulcan products. Handled new and existing front end platforms with React, TypeScript, and PostCSS.

Achievements

  • Architected new apps in React with TypeScript
  • Created feature for CAT compliant trading meeting FINRA regulatory deadlines
  • Migrated existing app components to TypeScript

Digitec Interactive, Orlando, FL — Senior Software Developer

February 2018 – August 2018

  • Development for online LMS, Knowledge Direct
  • Built a note taking system for learners
  • Created new platform features including public catalogs, dynamic checklists, and user input blocks.

Digital Closing Docs, Orlando, FL — Full Stack Web Developer

February 2017 – February 2018

Managed strategies to link design and technology, packaging utility of back end with creative UI interface. Delivered front-end application and code required to run in continuous deployment environment. Demonstrated success in full stack development including iterative code and script development, building server-side web applications using modern programming languages.

Achievements

  • Designed multi-page web forms for title agencies with Parsley.js validation, wrote JavaScript to pre-populate values from MySQL database, and integrated HelloSign for document signing.
  • Created email newsletter templates to enable cross-platform consistency.

Vacation Innovations, Orlando, FL — PHP Web Developer

February 2016 – February 2017

Developed, enhanced, and supported web-based application portals for more than 60 sites. Delivered training programs to junior developers assigned to front end development. Applied knowledge of security standards and techniques for web applications. Managed development of prototypes, design specifications, constructive coding, unit testing, and problem resolution.

Achievements

  • Designed boilerplate theme used to expedite delivery of WordPress projects

NBCUniversal, Orlando, FL — Front End Developer

January 2014 – November 2015

Team member creating website user-facing code and architecture of immersive user experiences with adept fluencies in HTML, CSS, and Javascript programming using frameworks including Bootstrap, Foundation, Backbone, and Angularjs. Collaborated with designers and back end developers, driving creative input and insertion of design elements for dynamic presentation of company offerings.

Achievements

  • Composed new, custom adaptive Drupal 6 theme for GolfChannel.com.
  • Wrote front end code for new landing page featuring major tournaments.
  • Developed front end code for a new landing page for major tournaments.
  • Produced React.js and BackBone.js leaderboard widgets as PoCs
  • Developed front end to achieve consistent user experience for .NET based Fantasy golf game.

Westgate Resorts, Orlando, FL — Front End Developer

October 2013 – January 2014

  • Modernized front end development methods using Sass and Angular.JS.
  • Worked on the Online Account website for timeshare owners.
  • Migrated existing web forms from ColdFusion to Angular.JS and Java.

Bonnier Corp, Winter Park, FL — Front End Developer

August 2011 – April 2013

Spearheaded theme development for diverse websites including Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Islands, and Destination Weddings. Coordinated development and design teams on production of cross browser-consistent Drupal themes.

Achievements

  • Deployed CSS for 2013 American Photo Model Shoot, 2013 Deer and Turkey Expos, Total Outdoorsman Challenge 2013, Destination and Resort Finder for Islands Magazine, and Event Calendar for Florida Travel & Life.

Eleet Technologies, Oviedo, FL — IT/Web Engineer

November 2008 – August 2011

Administered small business IT comprising server, networking, end user support, website creation, and SEO. Managed development for client Facebook pages.

Achievements

  • Oversaw creative development of websites for Digimation, Morse Agency, City of Debary, Hard Knocks Orlando, Sassy Pants Orlando, Wolf, Hill, McFarlin, and Herron, and Morse Insurance Agency.

WebSolvers, Winter Park, FL — SEO Specialist/Server Admin

January 2005 – November 2008

  • Managed SEO and PPC campaigns for various clients.
  • Web development using HTML and CSS for PHP and .NET projects including Workforce Central Florida, The Florida Firm, Tavistock Group, MVP Sportsplex, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Rollins College.
  • Mixed environment server administrator for web hosting and internal development.