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Richmond, Virginia, Us

- Successfully led a team of 8 professionals, consisting of artists, gameplay programmers and one sound engineer, responsible for the development of original 3rd-person Action RPG prototype using Unreal Engine 5.3 and Blueprints.- Collaborate with Artists and Programmers, compiling team ideas into Game Design Document.- Coordinate and lead discussions amongst peers located in different time zones and collectively reach decisions.- Set up Git repository and initial Unreal Engine 5.3.2 starter project.- Construct project timelines.- Spearhead Sprint discussions to track work items in Scrum Board.- Provide technical direction and feedback to programming team on internal systems of game.- Designed gameplay mechanics, such as inventory and stats systems, and item pickups.- Implemented gameplay systems, such as animation state machines for main player character, physical materials for footstep effects, and a dash mechanic. - Designed and implemented scalable combat system components, such as attack mechanics, combo attacks, animation montages, and much more.

Columbus, Oh, Us

* Researched, recommended and developed POCs and guidelines on implementing Content Security Policy for public-facing websites using Node.JS, ASP.NET Core, and AWS tech stacks. * Spearheaded and implemented strict TypeScript linting for existing and new code bases.* Collaborate with marketing, architects, stakeholders, UX designers, among other teams. * Evaluate completeness of requirements to ensure success of development team. * Coordinate and resolve complex business critical issues proactively and as needed. * Mentor and guide team of engineers through technical code review feedback and pair-programming.* Implemented full test code coverage reports using Vitest and Jest.* Wrote guidelines on Code Review Feedback, Pull Requests, and Unit Testing Best Practices.* Technologies used: React.js, React Query, React Hooks, AWS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git, BitBucket, Visual Studio Code, Docker, Python, Bash Script, Jenkins, Node.js, Jest, Vitest, Turbo, Vite

New York, New York, Us

* Developed responsive, self-documenting state-of-the-art frontend technical solutions for public-facing AimLab.gg and Playerbase.com websites using React.js, GraphQL and TypeScript. * Applied consulting experience and thought leadership to influence the Playerbase team’s Scrum/Agile implementation. This led to the standardization of estimation metrics by using Fibonacci numbers, efficient and actionable retrospective meetings, incorporation of team standups, creating team’s Scrum board to radiate status of Sprint, and ongoing improvements to quality of user stories. * Standardized ESLint linting rules for Playerbase frontend codebase to ensure adherence to strict coding standards. This also included ensuring that GraphQL types were automatically generated. * Promoted code consistency and concrete, objective feedback to reduce turnaround in frontend code review process. * Developed documentation for migrating Playerbase to Next.js and POCs for self-hosting in Docker. * Technologies used: React.js, TypeScript, Styled Components, GraphQL, Hooks, Storybook, ESLint, Apollo Client, Git, GitHub, Docker, Next.js, HTML, CSS, Jest, Yarn, NPM, Visual Studio Code, React Testing Library.

* Develop state-of-the-art micro-frontend solutions using Angular, TypeScript, reactive programming with RxJS, and frontend web technologies. * Implemented standard practices and design patterns across solutions to ensure consistency of code through strict TypeScript linting, use of SOLID principles, RxJS patterns, state management with NGRX, project file structure, and self-documenting code. * Assisted with maintenance and enhancements of internal ReactJS applications. * Coach, mentor and lead small teams of 1 to 5 developers to drive the success and efficiency of implemented solutions through consistent, constructive code review feedback, breakdown of user stories, answering and troubleshooting technical questions, pair-programming, and documentation. * Manager of 3 developers and provided monthly one-to-one feedback. * Conducted technical interviews for both Angular and React.js candidates.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

* Developed responsive, ADA-compliant cutting-edge components for Simplified Online Account Opening (OAO).* Responsible for Know Your Account page in Retail OAO.* Provided thought leadership and guidance in Agile Scrum principles.

Dublin, Oh, Us

* Develop React.js functional components for internal CRM application using cutting-edge technologies and practices. * Standardized .NET model validation by introducing FluentValidation. * Provided guidance in Agile Scrum principles.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

* Responsible for providing quality work to clients and outsourced projects, using proven software development practices in all layers of Web Application Development. Practices included self-documenting code, proof of concepts (POCs), SOLID principles, design patterns, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring. * Created frontend and backend applications using Angular, .NET Core, Azure, Azure Functions, Azure Cognitive Services, microservice architecture and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes. * Mentored and trained consultants via the creation and delivery of a Docker workshop and adaptation of a Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Training program. * Performed thorough technical screens, including live coding evaluations.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

* Responsible for providing quality development at internal and client-facing projects using modern frontend, hybrid mobile, and backend technologies. * Responsible for mentoring and leading junior consultants in short-term projects. * Developed estimates for projects using HMB’s estimation model.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

* Developed complex UI components and interactions for next generation chemistry search engine used by thousands of scientists, students and researchers throughout the world.* Identified client-side performance bottlenecks and recommended solutions to stakeholders.* Supervised Cardinal teammates and mentored developers through code review feedback.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

* Responsible for providing quality work to clients and outsourced projects, using proven software development practices in all layers of Web Application Development. Practices included self-documenting code, proof of concepts (POCs), SOLID principles, design patterns, technical leadership, coaching and mentoring. * Founder and visionary of the company-internal Code and Beer Users' Group, which empowers consultants to practice presentation skills using varieties of formats (such as lightening talks, full-hour presentations, fishbowl and open forum discussions) and share their expertise with their peers in a relaxed, familiar atmosphere. * Represented the company at various public and internal speaking and training engagements on a wide range of technologies and topics. * Mentored junior developers at client engagements and Cardinal Solutions via presentations and workshops, including the creation of a complete C# and Introduction to .NET course. * Performed thorough technical screens, including live coding evaluations. * Collaborated with experts within the company to improve technical interview process by including live-coding evaluations using a small TDD-oriented problem.

Us

* Created world-renowned intranet Web portal application used by over 30,000 associates.* Developed near real-time site statistics and notifications system.* Mentored junior developers on best practices and patterns of software development.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

* Migrated legacy online banking applications used by millions of customers to .NET 4.0 and C#.* Influenced the technical vision in the UI redesign of Retail Online Banking.* UI Lead for Business Online Banking's UI redesign.* Initiated automation of UI tests for Business Online Banking using Ruby and Cucumber.

* Responsible for designing and developing full-stack web applications for Web Design and Hosting division of Findlay Publishing Company utilizing a wide range of technologies, such as Active Server Pages, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, DotNetNuke, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Services. * Clients ranged from internal projects to different industries, such as newspaper, radio, real estate, sports training, ecommerce, and non-profits.