SUMMARY:

• Expertise in UI/UX design and development with culmination of user - focused design and prototypes. Experience in designing mockups, user scenarios and wireframes. Skilled in human-centered design and translating compositions into scalable prototypes clearly presenting solutions to team members, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in analyzing and evaluating basic requirements of clients and advising suitable hardware solutions and documenting the process of hardware validation, and accordingly make modifications. Worked with the team of hardware designers, systems analysts and programmers to design innovative operating system. Understanding of planning, designing, and monitoring the production and installation of hardware components.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: PHP, Python, Django, C#

Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, ASP.NET, AJAX, JSON, Node.js, REST

Design Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Adobe Acrobat, Axure RP Pro, Balsamiq Mockups, SharePoint Designer

Development Tools: Visual Studio TFS, Eclipse, Atom, Sublime Text, Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, WAVE, WAT Toolbar, JAWS, NVDA, Docker, Vagrant

Frameworks: Bootstrap, AngularJS

CMS: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal 7 & 8

Version Control: GIT, SVN, SourceTree

Web Servers: Apache, Internet Information Services (IIS)

OS/Platforms: Windows, Mac OSX, SharePoint 2010/2013, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pantheon

Development Architecture: Model-View-Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Software Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, CMMI Level 3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,Arlington, VA

Web Development Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Debugged and edited PHP theme template, Drupal custom modules, and client-side issues in Drupal 7 website for GlobalWaters.org by utilizing CSS3 and JavaScript and jQuery development.
• Wrote Drupal template and PHP theme preprocess functions to render and modify output generated with GlobalWaters.org template for detailed pages, panels, and views.
• Adjusted Bootstrap CSS framework to optimize a mobile first layout for the GlobalWaters.org responsive grid layout theme in Drupal 7.
• Added various front-end components and UI widgets, and enhanced the look and feel of the GlobalWaters.org website in HTML5 and CSS3.
• Created mockup of drupla template in Photoshop PSD file and converted it into image assets and sprites used in HTML and CSS templates.
• Refactored Drupal 7 PHPTemplate engine .tpl files to fit USAID style guide standards for overall templating structure with theme functions and theme suggestions.
• Developed migration plan for a Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 migration effort using Drupal Migration module and redefining templates for sub-them in Drupal 8 Twig and .yaml file architecture.
• Created shell scripts to help automate migration process from development server in Pantheon to local environment server using MySQL query scripts and the command line interface.
• Developed scalable testing environment locally in Vagrant to containerize headless Drupal 8 instance to test RESTful API integration with Node.js for code decoupling of UI and backend processes.
• Used AWS Simple Storage Service (S3) with CloudFront CDN distribution and DNS configuration and scripting to alias a subdomain via a CNAME to mask S3 bucket URLs in referencing assets and files for GlobalWaters.org website.
• Refactored and optimized the CSS/SASS stylesheets in GlobalWaters.org to help in decoupling the front-end code, as well as creating a cleaner and lighter codebase for easier debugging and greater site optimization for site users.
• Assisted in the creation of wireframes and mockups in Photoshop for the design of new page development within the GlobalWaters.org Drupal website.
• Developed Terminus CLI scripts to automate the update of web servers from LIVE-TEST-DEV environments within Pantheon.

Confidential, Fairfax, VA

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed front end components, utilizing HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for enterprise search tool for USPTO
• Implemented the responsive layout for the UI of the application based on a style guide and Bootstrap 3 responsive framework using the 12-grid scaffolding system.
• Targeted various mobile screen sizes in Bootstrap 3 by creating CSS3 media queries for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Developed front end UI components using AngularJS directives, by creating services to encapsulate the data and update the views with controllers in JavaScript.
• Wired different views of the application pages using AngularJS’s UI-Router within the configuration of the app module and injected the ngAnimate module to create seamless transitions of pages with CSS3 transitions.
• Design and development of internal websites using Drupal 7 and 8 CMS and PHP
• Drupal theme development and creation of custom Drupal 7 and 8 themes from design
• Drupal module development: create custom modules for clients and internal use
• Drupal maintenance: create, update, upgrade, migrate, extend, and maintain Drupal websites with installation of PHP 5 and Drupal Core using Acquia Dev Desktop.
• Configured internal Drupal 8 sites by configuring sync workflows for automated development to production cron jobs and weekly backup instances.
• Developed PHP module hooks to implement entities and events in Drupal 8 configuration of site modules.
• Redesign and developed new themes using Drupal 8 twig framework for new site migrations from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8.
• Implemented Ajax calls to the server to embed search application results in AngularJS using the $http service, retrieving user submitted searches and filtering through the records using the ng-repeat directive.
• Debugging and code correction on UI plugins and web services wired with RESTful API calls, and assisted with code reviews, unit testing, and QA analysis of the search applications technical architecture.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Intranet Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Performed customer service duties, including work on incident requests for content posting, bug fixes, web page edits, and the addition of documentation and other media-related content for Confidential department-wide service missions.
• Designed and developed a ticket submission form within the Confidential customer service portal, to expedite requests for incidents and content posting, to help regulate requests and to minimize phone contacts and direct contact with help desk personnel.
• Developed new web content for various service areas, including the creation of webpages to present critical information dissemination needed within Confidential ’s employee base and customer accessibility efforts.
• Helped to remediate 508 accessibility defects and developed needed components for various webpages and PDF content.
• Fixed connectivity issues with an application in Python and Django using MySQL, adjusting table columns, content types, and adding new permissions for newly added users.
• Reconfigured a python script which automated timed builds and updates to the intranet server, publishing new content to the Django website.
• Used various tools such as WAT, WAVE, AccVerify, Colour Contrast Analyzer, JAWS and NVDA to correct bug defects in JIRA log, and to ameliorate any inconsistencies and cross-browser issues in the application.
• Worked on design and front-end development efforts for Confidential and Confidential websites in PHP and Drupal 7, by editing and adjusting the theme .tpl files and fixing CSS issues in stylesheet declarations and HTML markup.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Web/UI Designer

Responsibilities:

• Designed user interface for the PubAg search application, developed in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap 2, with an emphasis on responsive design techniques such as media queries, responsive images and implementing a custom responsive layout based on percentages, and font sizes using ems.
• Sliced PSD composition of final design and created image file and CSS assets upon conversion for semantic HTML5 markup.
• Developed templates in Java Server Pages front-end using JSTL, enhancing the look and feel and accessibility of the user interface.
• Used tiles and struts template structure in Java Server Pages to decouple the front-end code in XML syntax structure.
• Created template structure in Eclipse and utilized a GIT repository to stash iterations for cross development with Back-End Developers.
• Performed 508 accessibility and usability acceptance testing and remediation of web application and ensured cross-browser compatibility in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Webkit browsers.
• Tested responsive mobile design via mobile emulators and on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
• Ensured WCAG and 508-compliant color contrast and accessible forms for search input in PubAg application using WAVE and Web Accessibility Toolbar.
• Added ARIA roles to PubAg search content to relate dynamic server-side information to screen readers and for greater keyboard accessibility.

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Front End Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed front-end for Confidential business portal site in HTML5, CSS3, and utilized jQuery UI components, WCAG and ARIA accessibility standards, and responsive design to enhance the interface with a more modern look and feel and for optimized viewing in mobile devices.
• Ensured 508 form accessibility to portal forms with the inclusion of descriptive form labels, and keyboard focus via tabbing through form elements and screen reader usage in JAWS and NVDA.
• Adjusted color contrast, tabular data recognition, clear heading hierarchy, and added a Skip to Main Content link at the top of each page for user to easily skip repetitive navigation links.
• Implemented the prototype for the front-end in the AngularJS framework, utilizing built in directives, as well as creating services and factories to manipulate the data via AngularJS’s MVC architecture.
• Designed a new interface for Identity Guard member website, creating a clean flat UI interface using Balsamiq for the creation of wireframes, and Photoshop CS6 and Illustrator CS6 for mockups and image creation.
• Developed the front-end for the Identity Guard member website in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and AngularJS, in a responsive grid layout using Angular UI framework based on Bootstrap 3.
• Developed service in AngularJS to render user data in a prefilled form to allow users to submit or edit personal profile in IdentityGuard application.
• Created an optimized responsive layout with CSS3 media query breakpoints for iPhone, iPads, Android phones and tablets per usability testing efforts.
• Used GIT to stash and retrieve files for development in system repository, and JIRA for bug tracking and fixes in an agile/scrum project environment.

Confidential, Washington, DC

UI Designer/Information Architect

Responsibilities:

• Redesigned company’s SharePoint intranet portal to be developed in new SharePoint 2013 cloud platform.
• Conducted stakeholder interviews with various department members to gather user requirements analysis and develop the content strategy.
• Created various wireframes using Axure RP Pro in desktop, tablet, and mobile phone screen displays, highlighting new content strategy and most used information.
• Designed and composed multiple user interfaces in several iterative design phases with user personas, flow charts and prototypes using Photoshop CS6 PSDs, with newly designed color scheme, graphics and icons emphasizing a clear information architecture and content hierarchy with emphasis on heuristics, navigation and user experience.
• Developed finalized portal design into functioning prototype in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery, utilizing Bootstrap 2.3.2 framework for responsive design implementation.
• Created a set of CSS3 Media Queries for screen resolutions and viewports for optimized usability in mobile device displays.
• Performed optimization and QA analysis on iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices to ensure speed and performance of portal via online and offline access.
• Edited, debugged, and tested code in SharePoint Designer 2013, in collaboration with back-end developers in implementing the front-end layer within the .NET/SharePoint environment.
• Conducted and created a usability test plan along with test scripts and a usability testing report to remediate any UI/UX related issues.

Confidential, Vienna, VA

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Redesigned, developed and maintained company website, and sites for clients using ensuring compliance and accessibility.
• Designed user interface wireframes and prototypes in Axure RP Pro of the Confidential website.
• Designed color mockups in Photoshop PSD file, and developed .jpg, .png images of site layout, logo and icon sprite assets for use in coding initial HTML and CSS prototype.
• Developed a Web Metrics site component CMS utilized Google Analytics API in detailing statistics.
• Tested government applications for 508/WCAG accessibility by formatting, optimizing images, accessible forms, linearizing tabular data, adjusting magnification and color contrasts on screens, and creating stylesheets.
• Developed company portal system in SharePoint 2007 and redesigned the site for SharePoint 2010. containing company contacts, documents, and shared work spaces for employees
• Developed ASP pages for a job site and developed database for job details and resumes in SQL Server.
• Created front end/coding in VB.NET for an Effort Reporting System for the University of Alabama.