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Owner
CRACKIN STUDIOS•  January 2008 - Present•  Black Hawk, CO
Launched and operate a boutique consulting practice specializing in website design, website maintenance, branding, video editing and special effects, and technology coding.
Senior UX Designer
GOOGLE•  February 2019 - June 2024•  San Francisco, CA / Boulder, CO
I designed and engineered front-end systems, websites, and middleware, and also carried out visual and behavioral design, coding, rapid prototyping, and more to support business system automation and migration-to-the-cloud initiatives. I served as a liaison between coders, engineers, and visual designers. Along with this, I authored technical documents and trained 4 junior engineers. Selected Accomplishments: • Reduced maintenance overhead 90% and improved page load speeds 60% by managing a special project to transform pricing information automation and replace manual processes with dynamic components. • Streamlined data handling and minimized errors by introducing automation solutions. • Increased user volume and reduced page numbers by migrating systems to the cloud in order to enhance operational scalability and user experience. • Completed multiple technology migration projects with zero service interruptions for users. • Promoted from UX Engineer to Senior UX Engineer in only 2 years.I designed and engineered front-end systems, websites, and middleware, and also carried out visual and behavioral design, coding, rapid prototyping, and more to support business system automation and migration-to-the-cloud initiatives. I served as a liaison between coders, engineers, and visual designers. Along with this, I authored technical documents and trained 4 junior engineers. Selected Accomplishments: • Reduced maintenance overhead 90% and improved page load speeds 60% by managing a special project to transform pricing information automation and replace manual processes with dynamic components. • Streamlined data handling and minimized errors by introducing automation solutions. • Increased user volume and reduced page numbers by migrating systems to the cloud in order to enhance operational scalability and user experience. • Completed multiple technology migration projects with zero service interruptions for users. • Promoted from UX Engineer to Senior UX Engineer in only 2 years. Skills: Project Management · Software Systems Engineering · Process Improvement Projects · Process Automation · Technology Migration
Front End Lead
UNCOMMON•  July 2015 - February 2019•  Palo Alto, CA
During this period, I led the development of the core product architecture for this start up company that developed tools for using AI to match job candidates and recruiters. I performed architecture design and coding and supervised a team of engineers, visual designers, and animators. Selected Accomplishments: • Hired, onboarded, trained, and supervised the product team that developed the company’s flagship product and integrated a modular loading system and custom animation tools. • Increased capacities and reduced load times by architecting and developing a front-end architecture for a single-page application without the need for a 3rd-party library. • Designed and implemented a modular framework that enhanced product flexibility and user experience. • Key member of the team that formulated the product strategy and led initial development activities. • Enhanced efficiency by authoring standard development processes for the group.During this period, I led the development of the core product architecture for this start up company that developed tools for using AI to match job candidates and recruiters. I performed architecture design and coding and supervised a team of engineers, visual designers, and animators. Selected Accomplishments: • Hired, onboarded, trained, and supervised the product team that developed the company’s flagship product and integrated a modular loading system and custom animation tools. • Increased capacities and reduced load times by architecting and developing a front-end architecture for a single-page application without the need for a 3rd-party library. • Designed and implemented a modular framework that enhanced product flexibility and user experience. • Key member of the team that formulated the product strategy and led initial development activities. • Enhanced efficiency by authoring standard development processes for the group. Skills: Product Development · Technical Architecture · Team Leadership · Process Optimization · Product Strategy · Policies & Procedures Development
UI Engineer
GROOVESHARK•  September 2013 - May 2015•  Gainesville, FL
In this role, I carried out extensive coding for new and updated systems. I served on the team that updated the company’s music streaming platform, serving 30 million unique visitors per month. I planned, managed, and executed development, working closely with Chief Technology Officer. In addition, I investigated and resolved issues. Selected Accomplishments: • Facilitated the successful launch of the new platform and the migration of all users. • Integrated new features and optimized system performance. • Improved platform reliability and user experience.In this role, I carried out extensive coding for new and updated systems. I served on the team that updated the company’s music streaming platform, serving 30 million unique visitors per month. I planned, managed, and executed development, working closely with Chief Technology Officer. In addition, I investigated and resolved issues. Selected Accomplishments: • Facilitated the successful launch of the new platform and the migration of all users. • Integrated new features and optimized system performance. • Improved platform reliability and user experience. Skills: Platform Development · Product Launch · Coding · Problem Solving · Feature Integration
Web Developer
SAPIENT NITRO•  March 2011 - September 2013•  Miami Beach, FL
I created interactive web experiences for high-profile brands, including Dodge, Dove Chocolate, and Burger King, working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary project teams. Selected Accomplishments: • Enhanced client satisfaction and user retention by creating engaging user interfaces. • Developed a microsite for a major motion picture that produced tens of millions of visitors.I created interactive web experiences for high-profile brands, including Dodge, Dove Chocolate, and Burger King, working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary project teams. Selected Accomplishments: • Enhanced client satisfaction and user retention by creating engaging user interfaces. • Developed a microsite for a major motion picture that produced tens of millions of visitors. Skills: Communication · Project Management · Client Relations · Team Leadership · Web Development
Education
Mt. Hood Community College
Associate Degree in Business Management & Political Science•  January 2006 - July 2007
Activities and societies: Member of the Debate Team