Experience
Owner, Software Development Contractor @ Cleveland Coder
2015-Present
Independent web development consultancy
Cleveland, OH, USA
- Enriched and debugged websites across a diverse range of regional family businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and startups, leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
- Established and nurtured a comprehensive network of relationships with both local and remote consultancies and consultants, building collaborative opportunities and fostering a community of knowledge sharing.
- Provided strategic direction to businesses and stakeholders in search of cost-effective, innovative solutions to enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented ad-hoc solutions to address complex web application challenges, demonstrating a keen ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
- Served on teams ranging from 2 to 8 members, representing consultancy expertise or acting as an ad-hoc resource, to deliver targeted solutions across clients' organizational teams.
- Proved adaptability and leadership in team settings, effectively contributed to project successes and improved team collaboration.
Senior Front-End Developer @ SkipList
2019-2020
Mobile and Web Development Consulting Firm
Cleveland, OH, USA
- Led front-end development efforts for multiple client projects, bridging design and development to address and resolve client challenges.
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with overall project architecture.
- Acted as a client liaison for front-end strategy, translating technical concepts into accessible language for stakeholders and gathering feedback to iteratively improve project outcomes.
- Mentored junior developers in front-end technologies and methodologies, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.
Senior Software Engineer @ Decent Labs
Spring 2018
Blockchain Consulting Firm
Cleveland, OH, USA
- Authored a white paper that articulated the technical underpinnings and potential applications of a novel blockchain technology, contributing to stakeholder understanding and project buy-in.
- Edited and refined a smart contract, ensuring its security, efficiency, and compliance with the Ethereum blockchain's standards.
- Developed an innovative React application that seamlessly integrated with Ethereum, showcasing the potential for blockchain technologies in real-world applications.
Lead UI Developer @ Care Motion
2016-2018
E-commerce Business Specializing in Personal Mobility Devices
Cleveland, OH, USA
- Led the technical rebuild of the Shopify website, enhancing functionality, user experience, and aesthetic appeal, thereby improving customer engagement and sales.
- Engineered from scratch bespoke marketing tools designed to automate and optimize digital marketing efforts, leading to increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Worked directly with the CEO to brainstorm and conceptualize design improvements for the e-commerce platform, aligning the site's functionality with strategic business objectives.
- Effectively collaborated with a distributed team, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual support, which facilitated the successful implementation of project initiatives.
Software Engineer @ Decision Desk
2015-2016
Startup providing SaaS product to manage college admissions process
Cleveland, OH, USA
- Started on the marketing team, enhancing the lead generation website with user experience improvements and analytics tracking.
- Moved to the product team and learned software-building best practices from a team of experts.
- Worked across a stack of Ruby on Rails to Ember.JS, then a migrated stack of Python Django to BackboneJS after a company pivot to revive an older version of the product.
- Served as the sole UI developer by the end of my tenure, contributing to design decisions and front-end architecture.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
December 2011
Penn State University, The Behrend College
Erie, PA, USA