Skylar Bolton
@skylar_bolton
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Senior Software Engineer
Prenda Inc•  December 2020 - Present•  Mesa AZ - (Remote)
Implemented Feature Flags alongside building a custom CI/CD pipeline, significantly reduced bugs deployed to production and increased deployments per week by 200%. Expanded custom component library to reduce tech debt, enhanced branding experience, and improved platform UI consistency. Mentor junior engineers with pair programming and pull request reviews, improving engagement, retention, and time to first meaningful commit to production. Worked with leadership to identify internal pain points and customer issues, then provided and executed solutions with short deadlines.
Senior Developer / Development Manager
Ballantine Communications•  January 2017 - December 2020•  Durango, CO
Managed 10+ internal websites and 30+ client sites, ensuring seamless operation. Designed and engineered a multisite Rails CMS engine to drive the newspaper's digital presence, resulting in a more streamlined workflow and numerous design awards. Transformed the legacy media site, Iola Register, into a news site with a modern CMS, significantly improving user experience and engagement. Spearheaded the development of AdventurePro.us, a visually rich storytelling site, leveraging a fully customized theme for WordPress to deliver a unique user experience.
Web Developer
Ballantine Communications•  January 2014 - January 2017•  Durango, CO
Driven by a passion for continuous learning, honed skills through hands-on experience under the mentorship of a seasoned software engineer. Developed proficiency in Ruby on Rails, API integration, and video embedding while enhancing an existing CMS system.
Web Developer
E7 Systems•  May 2012 - December 2014•  Durango, CO
Transitioned from a summer internship to a full-time developer role, specializing in Java and Android app development. Engineered a multiplayer casino Craps simulator, demonstrating proficiency in mobile game development and backend system integration.
Education
Fort Lewis College
Computer Science and Information Systems coursework•  January 2010 - May 2012•  null: 3.5
Completed extensive Computer Science and Information Systems coursework at Fort Lewis College before continuing education through hands-on experience and personal projects following the program’s discontinuation.
