Thirteen years of experience in web related technologies, from infrastructure and hardware to Information Architecture, Usability, Accessibility, and User Interface design, engineering and development. Focus on UI technologies and usability for websites using semantic markup, unobtrusive javascript, and CSS to deliver cross-browser, cross-device accessible websites to a multilingual audience. Experience architecting content delivery systems and process, UI and design frameworks. Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Work with international teams to design, develop, deliver, and support a global platform capable of supporting the requirements of all the Orbitz Worldwide brands. Played a key role expanding platform support to include the growing Mobile user-base, enabling concurrent feature delivery to an ever growing array of devices, browsers, and screen resolutions.
Served as the Information Architect and UI Engineer with a team of developers to create a custom collaborative supply chain management application in the IBM WebSphere environment, using Design, DHTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Struts, JSP, Java, XML, and XSL skills. Served as the User Interface designer and developer for several small web-based applications. Designed logos and branding for various internal projects. Mentored developers and interns.
Designed User Interface of software used in day to day operation of mail sorting machines by company's core customers. Contributed to development of several time-saving and patent-pending business methods and mail-sorting processes. Designed several key process concepts to reduce downtime when problems occur, allow managers more control to direct operations with less effort, simplify support, and increase productivity.
Provided graphic design, layout, and HTML coding for commercial website clients, as well as being responsible for keeping the design and content of the CTI brand websites up to date. Collaborated with marketing department to design and development of marketing materials. Filled on-site consulting positions for clients.
Filled temporary webmaster position, responsible for timely posting of all job openings, press releases, and other marketing material on corporate website. Redesigned and implemented new corporate intranet to merge two existing intranets left over from a merger, including server preparation and conversion of existing documents to new standard where appropriate, and allowing for inclusion of existing documents within new structure where required. Assisted with interviewing potential candidates to fill Webmaster position full-time, ultimately choosing the individual to fill that role and training him in the responsibilities.
Helped develop a strategic plan and establish design goals for company as well as commercial website clients that meet their business directives in addition to providing graphic design, layout, and coding. Was instrumental in development of business from basic computer hardware assembly to full-service Internet Service Provider and Microsoft technology provider. Maintained commercial Internet servers, routers, and systems, including hardware and software, setup and security issues.
Provided web graphics for client on an as-needed contract basis.
Provided web graphics for client on an as-needed volunteer basis. Designed cover art for conference publications and prepared for publication.