• 2023-Current, Aetna design system teamBuild new accessible components for the Aetna component library such as the Accordion, Stepper, etcResolved many, many a11y defects by applying significant accessibility/design improvements at the Aetna component library level to resolve major/minor issues at the feature levelAnd I mostly just try to make the Aetna web app better for all of our userstech: git, html, postcss, react/redux, typescript, node/express, webpack, jest/playwright, ruby• 2018-2022, Core features team (web)Built reusable, accessible React components (v1 aetna component library) that make use of Redux and/or hooksCreated the custom paginate and payment stepper componentsEnabled jsx-a11y on the web client app and fixed all of the errors and warningsPusher of semantic HTML and BEM CSSProvide emotional support for more junior devs when helping debug in IE10/IE11Work with architects, product/business, backend engs, native mobile engineers, a11y specialists, design/content, qe engineers to deliver the most critical features on our web appTeamed up with architecture and native engs to improve the Spending (core feature) JSON schema to be better suited for client consumption/usage

Migrated first feature for team to be a micro frontendResolved process issues by building up documentation for team features, standardized our workflow, consolidated resources for onboarding on our team, etcPlanned and kept track of teams’ status for web initiatives (later shared as a template for other web teams to use)Helped with debugging high priority production defectsHeld bi-weekly meetings with team devs to review/size tech debt, discuss roadmap, and discuss anything the devs may want to bring to the groupCreating any proof-of-concepts for stakeholders and as samples for team devs to previewWorked with all to ensure successful delivery of our features

Features: Provider Search, Claim PaymentsWrite reusable + accessible UI components for the Aetna component library.Created sidebar layout component using CSS Grid including IE10+ support which is used on over half of the pages.Built core features for the Aetna web app such as provider search and claim payments.Provide engineering support to the design, a11y, and content teams.Scheduled on-call rotation for critical production issues.Mentored by the tech lead and was able to help take on any additional work to ensure our tight deadlines were met while keeping standards high (did so well that he has recommended me on here twice... so yeah)tech: git, html, postcss, react/redux, node/express, webpack, mocha/chai/enzyme, ruby

Led the front-end development for major projects that interact with internal API's: Foundry - an internal CMS/LMS (AngularJS, Bootstrap, Rails) that powers all of the e-learning courses*AMS - a product suite composed of tools and services for agencies (JS, Material, Rails)Storefront - a customizable e-commerce platform (Angular/TypeScript, Material, Webpack)All three projects are connected to provide state agencies with simple content/licensing/vehicle management. Several states have adopted the system and are currently using it such as the state of Nevada.*Created a working prototype for the AMS project in less than 5 weeks to be demoed to potential customers.Created living styleguides for a couple projects to create cohesiveness in the applications as the company began to expand into more services.tech: git, html, scss, angularjs, angular4, typescript, ruby/rails, node/express, grunt/bower, webpack, sql

Joined as sole front-end dev on the CMS team to build Foundry - an internal CMS/LMS (AngularJS, Bootstrap, Rails.)Introduced the use of living styleguides, SMACSS methodology, and BEM naming convention to all new projects to create an environment for rapid development and consistency/unity across products. Created functional prototypes (Jekyll) with tight deadlines to allow new products to be demoed to potential clients. Collaborated with the designers using Sketch/Invision.

First front-end engineer hire at start-up company part of a small, close-knit engineering team. Took a concept and built a mobile-first/RESTful API driven single page web application. Created design patterns and reusable web components to rapidly build new features. Helped company secure over $6M in funding from investors including Priceline and Facebook executives.

Maintained and created new web pages for clients such as Wingstop, Visionworks, Stage Stores, Cache Creek, Curves, Extraco Banks, Studio Movie Grill, and Einstein Bros Bagels.

Took designs from PSD files and implemented them into pixel-perfect custom WordPress themes for new clients, made code/design changes to websites of existing clients, and learned more about implementing SEO into websites.

I maintained the content on the department website. Developed and launched the department site in May 2012. Created/designed posters, flyers, web slides, and graphics for other print material.