About
Escondido, CA 92029
858-245-8573
[email protected]
Driven full-stack developer with a strong background in UI engineering. Extensive experience in building WordPress websites from scratch. Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects. Passionate about writing clean, accessible, and performant code.
Skills
- Front-end Development: HTML5, PHP, WordPress, front-end frameworks (Foundation, Bootstrap), CSS (Less, SCSS), JavaScript (ES5, ES6), jQuery, responsive web development and cross-browser compatibility, search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, web performance optimization
- WordPress: Created fully custom themes and plug-ins from scratch in PHP for the WordPress CMS
- Web Accessibility (A11y): Experienced in building accessible web components and user interfaces according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). Ability to audit, test, and remediate accessibility issues
- Tools: Visual Studio Code, GIT (GitHub, BitBucket), NVDA Screen Reader, BrowserStack, Adobe Creative Suite
Experience
Teal Media
Remote
Developer
September 2021 – Present
Red Door Interactive
San Diego, CA
DevOps Engineer
March 2018 – August 2021
- Collaborated with designers and influence website designs based on UX best practices and user feedback
- Constructed wireframes/information architecture diagrams to organize site content and improve website UX
- Lead developer in productizing front-end modules designed for reusability
- Lead developer responsible for replatforming client websites to WordPress
- Performed WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audits, remediation strategy, and implementation
- Worked closely with backend team to develop client websites on time and within budget
- Conducted code reviews with junior peers, ensuring all front-end deliverables met functional requirements
- Contribute to new business initiatives by providing enhancement recommendations
Competitor Group, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Senior Web Developer
July 2012 – February 2018
- Lead full-stack developer responsible for site architecture and custom WordPress builds
- Collaborated with clients to develop requirements for custom plugins to automate processes and extend WordPress functionality
- Identified and implemented page speed optimizations for client websites
- Developed several high-visibility landing pages for various one-day sales
Emerald Connect, Inc.
San Diego, CA
Web Designer
August 2004 – July 2012
- Performed daily maintenance on corporate and customer support websites
- Worked with a team of designers and developers to create dynamic adaptable websites
- Created pixel-perfect mockups based on client requests
- Customized basic site templates using CSS, HTML, and JavaScript to significantly improve design level
- Developed company e-mail newsletter templates to support Marketing sales efforts
Gorirra Consulting
San Diego, CA
Co-founder, Entrepreneur, Freelance Web Designer/Developer
July 2007 – Present
- Independent contractor specializing in web development and design
- Participated in all aspects of the business: attaining leads, price quoting, collaboration, design, and development
Case Studies
- Epicuren: Nourishing the online shopping experience: https://tinyurl.com/vemj9a75
- Shea Apartments: A new online experience across neighborhoods: https://tinyurl.com/rj5xc4hu
- Bosch: Crafting a microsite that’s made to savor: https://tinyurl.com/u7jm2k3h
- 3-IN-ONE: Helping doers get things done through a website redesign: https://tinyurl.com/2jtuvtkb
Education
San Diego State University (1999-2003)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Interests
Cooking, drawing, playing guitar, watching sports, and keeping my plants alive are just a few of my hobbies