Derek Harper Email & Phone Number

Lakeville, Mn, Us

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

* Lead multiple teams across time zones focused on internal tools, client facing administration applications, and shopper-facing libraries* Added responsibility for our shopper facing tools including PCI compliant payments libraries, pre-built checkout fl ows, and connector implementations with Adobe Commerce and SalesForceLed the engineering eff ort to build a new data reporting application using embedded Tableau visualizations* Head of an internal "Agile Guild" that helps educate and champion agile methodologies and best practices throughout the organization* Technical lead for Digital River's Okta implementation responsible for user authentication and authorization

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

* Responsible for leading the organizational migration to React.js for Front-end development* Organized an internal React Users Group that helped with training opportunities* Built an internal React Component Library* Managed the architecture and development of apps using TypeScript, Node.js, React, and GraphQL* Managed employees and contractors in the US, Taiwan, India, Argentina, and Brazil* Participated in a focus group responsible for delivering new company values* Served as a committee lead for the company's DEI council

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

* Responsible for Digital River's core admin platform and the features within* Managed the company's UI library built on CSS and JQuery* Led team members in the US and Taiwan* Collaborated with other departments to eff ectively work together to deliver products within scope, cost, and time constraints* Responsible for hiring, performance management, and compensation decisions

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

* Evaluated and improved the user experience for Digital River's platforms* Coached junior engineers* Attended meetings to act as UI expert during feature meetings* Built user interface for subscriptions platform, working as part of a collaborative agile team

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

* UI developer using JQuery, CSS, and HTML to build legacy administrative tools for Digital River's clients* Added new features and patterns to the company's internal UI library for re-use across platforms

Website Designer, Developer and Content Manager for over a dozen companies and individuals including Match/Cut Productions and NBA player Andre Iguodala.

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Developed all the web pages and interactive online elements for NAMG's 11 different membership clubs.• Served as North American Membership Group's only Front End Developer• Developed websites, member acquisition pages, and emails• Used content management systems DotNetNuke and Ektron• Optimized sites for SEO• Used technologies such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Adobe Premiere Pro and Quark

Camden, New Jersey, Us

Began with the Philadelphia 76ers as a New Media intern in 2004. Hired as a New Media Coordinator in 2005. Promoted to manage the New Media department in 2006. Oversaw all website content including event reports, written features, photography, online sales, marketing, and ad placement.• Supervised one full time employee and two interns• Updated design and content for the Official Site of the Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers.com• Managed web site traffic growth, brand development, and user experience• Wrote features and articles for Sixers.com as well as the 76ers game day program, Drive: The Magazine (writing samples available)• Created and distributed the 76ers e-mail campaign• Used technologies such as XHTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0• Served as team photographer during team events• Worked with the Sixers Marketing, Public Relations, Ad Sales, Ticket Sales, and Community Relations departments to implement team initiatives• Handled confidential information from the 76ers and the NBA

B.A., Broadcasting And Electronic Media, Bible

Specific Graduate Level Courses, Software Management