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Nanuet, New York, Us

Bellevue, Wa, Us

∙ Build with geospatial/visualization libraries (React+): MapboxGL, DeckGL, TurfJS, d3.∙ Work with a cross-functional team of developers, data scientists, UX/UI designers, sales, and support analysts daily.∙ Build and design frontends for a variety of personas and use cases, both customer-facing and internal.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

∙ TL;DR: building React Component Library/production code for > 50 global products:∙ Apollo Design System https://www.iqvia.com/library/white-papers/apollo∙ Core-contributor for IQVIA's React component library and style guide utilizing Material-UI, Style-guidist, and D3∙ Participated in full development lifecycle: requirements gathering, framework choices, prototyping, implementation, testing, examples/documentation, and adoption/support∙ Build, test and deploy reusable React component library for use with large data sets for newly acquired products and world-wide consumption ∙ Initiated and defined a systematic 'menu of options' for development of our acquisitions with varying code base∙ Implemented a JIRA template to reduce churn by 60%∙ Helped define a design system pipeline for UX -> UI -> DEV to reduce churn and deploy faster∙ Initiated and defined multiple POCs for exploration, testing and templating our reusable component library for base React/Redux/Salesforce products, Salesforce Corporate partners and contract teams∙ Researched the costly accessibility tools, alternatively sourcing free tools for design to audit designs for our reusable components library before submitting for development. This reduced rework and churn, streamlined our accessibility process and increased our accessibility compliance.∙ Presented reusable D3/React components in order to communicate the various nuances of building in D3 to clarify the process between design and engineering.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Microsoft Azure Blockchain WorkbenchREACT / REDUX / NODE∙ Implement Adobe Xd UX red-lines and prototypes∙ Implement a new Microsoft-wide Design System∙ Built React/Redux components ∙ Make multiple Node.js backend API integrations∙ Work alongside UX Designers and Back-end Engineers on extremely tight deadlines.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Developed strategy, produced and launch the end-to-end live action content arm of inaugural "Kindle In Motion" eBooks. Identified, NDA'd, on-boarded, and built a nationwide roster of vendors and partners. All "Kindle In Motion" titles received a minimum of 4.5 out of 5-star review, and 1 received Best Seller within 30 days of launch. Led a brainstorming/think tank that resulted in 7 pre-patent applications. Developed ideas through creating scenarios, sketches, storyboards, wireframes, motion studies, mock-ups and prototypes. Championed concepts and ideas to diverse groups of developers, editorial leaders, and executives in ad-hoc and formal presentations.Responsibilities include:∙ Creating and delivering feedback and coaching artists to improve material.∙ Recruit and develop junior creatives and vendor talent.∙ Develop goals and standards for internal development team.∙ Ensure that original programs and content meet the standards for company standards for quality.∙ Work with Legal team to review contractual terms and conditions related to new and ongoing agreements.∙ Lead resources allocation for projects and team. ∙ Generate compelling storytelling solutions ideas based on specific content needs.• Draft and edit content and proposals that support and advance Amazon Publishing.• Produce high-quality, innovative, cohesive deliverables that are customer-focused, simple and intuitive.• Work collaboratively with editors, designers, product managers, internal business partners, and other subject matter experts.• Participate in the full lifecycle of product development; including ideation, design, development, implementation, and testing.• Create documentation, requirements, and specifications to support development.• Collect and analyze data to support further iteration and decision making.• Stay on the cutting edge of what’s new in technology and storytelling, identifying opportunities to experiment and apply new technologies to tell great stories.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Created multimedia tutorials and online content modules for eLearning to support various software applications.• Utilized Articulate Storyline and Quizmaker eLearning development tools to create technology-­based learning modules for critical certifications.• Led team of producers. Worked directly with Microsoft clients, IT, and Academy.

Mern Stack: React, Foundations Of Software Development

Human-Centered Design

Education record

Digital Marketing Intensive Taught By Amir Kabbar, Digital Marketing & Analytics Lead, Amazon

360 Video Pre And Post Production

B.Sc., Cultural Anthropology, Minor: Philosophy And Art

Focus On Leadership, Relationship, Project Management, Team Building, Communication Courses