• Build APIs that support both the Veterans Affairs digital services, as well as third-party usage• Maintain and update the developer.VA.gov website using React and TypeScript with a special emphasis on ensuring compliance with WAI-ARIA accessibility standards• Collaborate with UX/UI designers using Zoom, Figma, and the browser to iteratively create UI enhancements• Estimate and complete development tasks including coding, requirements gathering, and analysis• Develop tests, monitoring/instrumentation, analytics, and deployment pipeline changes• Suggest, develop, and maintain technical documentation (including design specifications, guides, and diagrams)• Practice technical and communications skills and improve context knowledge around surrounding areas• Participate in planning sessions, and build understanding of major architectures and design patterns• Construct various terminal-based programs using Ruby and Node JS to support users interacting with Swagger (Open API Spec) and Kong• Present on and write about work to both internal and external parties• Support recruiting efforts by evaluating homework assignments• Follow Agile/Scrum methodology to track project progress and achieve daily goals

• Built world-class, highly responsive consumer web applications and marketing pages, with a focus on front-end components using Ruby on Rails, React, Sass, StimulusJS and Freemarker• Collaborated with team members through pair programming to create technical solutions• Followed Kanban principles to maintain clarity and a high efficiency in the flow of work• Ensured proper code testing and coverage using libraries like RSpec, vcr, Postman, and Jest• Expanded knowledge base to back-end projects working with Ruby, Kotlin/Java, and SQL• Contributed across business units through code reviews, creating company-wide JavaScript tooling, and monthly “guild” meetings to drive company standards forward

- Interfaced with clients to develop custom solutions in Liferay DXP to meet their business needs- Designed and implemented custom themes, portlets, and widgets using JSTL, Sass, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, FreeMarker, and Java- Followed Agile/Scrum methodology to track project progress and achieve daily goals- Reviewed code and provide feedback using GitHub- Developed open source web applications using JavaScript and Node.js- Taught Front-End Development training courses for clients and Liferay employees- Solved Front-End related bugs reported through JIRA issues

- Created themes for Liferay Portal, a globally used enterprise portal.- Fixed HTML, CSS, Java and JavaScript related bugs reported through JIRA issues- Developed open source web applications using JavaScript and Node.js- Implemented new functionality for client websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Freemarker, Velocity, and Java in Liferay Portal

- Created themes for Liferay Portal, a globally used enterprise portal.- Fixed HTML and JavaScript related bugs reported through JIRA issues- Developed open source web applications using JavaScript and Node.js- Implemented new functionality for client websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Freemarker, Velocity, and Java in Liferay Portal

- Directed Music, Adult Bible Classes, Men’s, Women’s, and Communications programs- Used Planning Center to plan services, create song arrangements, schedule musicians, and lead teams in practice and performance of songs for over 400 congregants per week- Instituted migration from previous Church Management Software to Planning Center People, Giving, Registrations, and Check-Ins- Supervised all print and web related media, including updating the website; posting on social media, creation of new graphics, and editing and proofing the weekly bulletin and email communication- Developed leadership in volunteers including hands-on technical training, one-on-one personal growth meetings, and leadership team meetings, while growing the volunteer base from 40 to over 60 people- Created and maintained church budgets totaling over $30,000 per year for ministry related needs; managed equipment purchases and ensured proper use of funds- Increased focus on up-to-date technology to enhance quality of service; including new digital sound board, wireless in-ear monitors, and video camera for recording, editing, and publication of sermons on the web

• Updated website for in-house year-end event through HTML and CSS using Adobe Dreamweaver; Created multiple pages while keeping a cohesive look and style• Revamped presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Google+, etc); shot and edited photos and video for promotional use