Melody Ward

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Business Analyst – UI and UX Prototyping and SCRUM Master @ Cognizant
California, United States
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Palo Alto, California, United States, United States
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About Melody Ward

WEB DEVELOPER and UI/UX DESIGNER, knowledgeable in Front End Programming, Web & Mobile Application Development, CSS/Javascript Framework Programming with Angular React, Vue and Ember. Design and programming professional with 5+ years in corporate, institutional and government agency environments, well-versed in Scrum/Agile Development Methodologies, with extensive experience drafting Requirements Specifications, Design Documentation, Functional Wireframes, UI/UX Prototypes, RFPs and Vendor Comparisons, and User Training Courses. Experience with Client Interfacing and Vendor Management, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management System (CMS), Template Modular Design, Usability Studies, Social Media Trends & Management, Project Management, Media Operations, Marketing Design Fundamentals, Quality Assurance & Security Best Practice Fundamentals.

Melody Ward's Current Company Details
Cognizant

Cognizant

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Business Analyst – UI and UX Prototyping and SCRUM Master
California, United States
Website:
cognizant.com
Employees:
340955
Melody Ward Work Experience Details
  • Cognizant
    Business Analyst – Ui And Ux Prototyping And Scrum Master
    Cognizant
    California, United States
  • Cognizant
    Business Analyst – Ui/Ux Prototyping & Scrum Master
    Cognizant Jan 2021 - Present
    Teaneck, New Jersey, Us
    • Mentored multiple teams of 15-20 developers, SMEs, QA, and business process stakeholders. • Led daily morning stand-up meetings & operational updates across multiple teams & offices. • Provided daily story grooming and task assignments including Azure board management best practices.• Provided SME and executive stakeholders with custom analytics, graphics and dashboard designs. • Provided concept and design of wire-frames, prototypes, and follow-up technical specs.• Led QA sessions to identify business needs & frame user feedback for DevOps sprints and pivots.• Led technical strategy sessions with development to glean relevant optimizations and accept new solutions. • Synchronized task priorities with local business SMEs on fielded questions and optimization discoveries.• Gathered requirements from users and stakeholders clarifying project needs into workflows.• Provided executive updates and analytics reports, UI optimizations & dashboard customization.• Offered training, help guides, support & hyper-care user orientation for clients and end users.• Researched data science best practices for algorithmic/predictive AI Modeling and dash infographics.
  • Client Success New Media Solutions
    Software Developer (Web & Mobile) Ui/Ux, Web Developer, Usability & Marketing Specialist
    Client Success New Media Solutions Sep 2018 - Jun 2023
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• User Experience and User Interface Designer / Usability Specialist. • Liaison with clients to identify project business needs and integrate into UI/UX.• Establish SDLCs, provide Agile / Scrum strategic planning for complete development.• Author Project Plans, Functional Requirements, RFPs, Startup / Business Plans.• Set up distributed Kanban models via MS Project, Plan.io and Trello.• Design concept User Experience template types with Adobe XD and Sketch.• Perform usability studies and chart click maps in Visio and Omnigraffle. • Refine User Interface wireframes, Flow Charts and InfoGraphics.• Develop wireframe concepts specs via ADOBE XD and PSD API visualization kits. • Design and finalize site branding and graphic style guide.• Provide set up for hosting solutions, Apache, Drupal, MySQL & domains.• Set up testing environments, local Oracle Virtual Box or VMWare instances. • Set up Git version control repositories, dev local environments with Node.js and Karma. • Development of Functional Test Concept elements. • Develop CMS / Drupal themes, CSS/JQuery and Angular and React frameworks.• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.• Integrated template design via CSS/HTML/JQuery.• Integration of Angular/React, Node.JS Frameworks, etc. • Provide client liaison communications and support.• Vendor management liaison to resolve technical contingencies.• Security audits, patch management, platform support review.• Provide user documentation and user training.• Editor and DevOps for initial content publishing to site launch. • Social Media campaign strategy and execution.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Completed innovative redesigns, CMA customizations, and UI/UX. • Provide entertaining, creative, and interactive client marketing strategies.• Implemented Drupal, Joomla, Day, Tridion, Magento, & Wordpress CMAs. • Designed SaaS eCommerce sites for multinational interactive clients.
  • City Of Ny
    Planning/Analysis Officer / Web Developer, Ui/Ux Designer
    City Of Ny Jan 2014 - Aug 2018
    • Managed relationships for pilot community outreach initiatives and grassroots partner orgs.• Set up community partner databases for grassroots outreach communications.• Developed social media campaigns, launch schedules, events planning, and communication logistics. • Project manager for application development, informational dashboards and community feedback.• Set up data transforms in Google Cloud Services with MS Access Database data. • Served as a UI/UX Developer and Analyst, managing projects and client relationships. • Completed social media and data digitization projects and campaigns via YouTube & Hootsuite. • Provided UI/UX prototypes via Wireframing Apps, Photoshop API Kits and CSS3/Angular 7/8.• Developed custom data visualizations and infographics via Google Cloud Services. • Provided mapping solutions via Bootstrap v2/3 and Google Fusion Table Development Tools.• Created dynamic geospatial pattern maps via Google Fusion Table Tool Kit and CSS3/Angular 6. • Set up SaaS application concepts with user authentication via Google Development Toolkit. • Developed UI/UX interface smart device app prototypes via Photoshop and custom CSS/JS.• Drafted social media policy, reputation management strategy & pilot projects, • Wrote recommendations & executive/analysis briefs. • Compiled weekly reports for stakeholders based on MS Project 2016, Trello, & executive input. Notable Projects: • UI/UX and Programming of Map-based infographics and interactive dashboards in Angular7. • Completed redesigns and content management system Dev/Ops via Angular6-8, React15, Vue 2.• Google geospatial data set transformations, cloud server applications, & UI/UX JS programming.• Implemented social media strategy via Hootsuite doubling audience engagement within 5 wks. • Event photographer, provided print signage, branding, and multi-channel event PR campaigns. • Researched and Authored Advisory Reports and City-Wide Information Analysis Executive Briefs.
  • Sdr Philanthropic Giving Foundation
    Technical Analyst / Front End Developer (Ui/Ux)
    Sdr Philanthropic Giving Foundation Sep 2011 - Jan 2014
    • Developed UI/UX interface concept smart device app prototypes via Sketch/Photoshop API Kits.• Developed multi-national social media campaigns, mobile device apps via CSS3/HTML5, Bootstrap 1-2, Sencha, Cordova, and websites built on Drupal 6/7 and WordPress 3x. • Performed interface template design via CSS3/HTML5/JS in Drupal 6/7 and WordPress 3x CMAs, including MySQL database customization and PHP permissions configuration. • Provided Hosting Management and Server Configurations, email management and upgrades. • Programmed iOS/Android apps and Facebook game interfaces via CSS/HTML/JS frameworks, Android APK and Cordova. • Built and secured Drupal 6/7 and WordPress 3x content management systems & front-end programming in CSS3/HTML5/ React14/15, Angular 5/6 and Bootstrap 1-3 and Custom JS Frameworks, including third party WordPress and Drupal extensions and Webpack.• Designed brand identities, Media Kits, Social Media narrative scripts and content, Authored Original Research and Articles, Press Releases and Interactive Mobile / Web Content. • Ensured all requirements were met between editorial/marketing and technical support teams. • Provided CSS3/HTML3/Custom JS to iOS and Android apps, which I built and deployed for foundation partnerships with US Health PAC, Cathedral of St John the Divine, Human Rights Watch, and museum and curatorial archives, developing gesture-based and web-based CSS/JS.• Managed test environments and database backups and restores via cloud-based services.• Applied W3C Web Content Accessibility Standards, Section 508 legal requirements and implementations to project codes.• Reported business needs to executive stakeholder and board members while working as a technical analyst assisting grantees.• Prepared RFP vendor comparisons & selections, Project Plans and Functional Requirements & End User Documentation.• Project manager & technical business analyst for nonprofits & social startups, vetting grant requests and business plans.
  • Client Success Media Solutions
    Lead Programmer & Art Director
    Client Success Media Solutions 2005 - Dec 2011
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• Produce advertising, brand and fresh marketing concepts for clients. • Design and program multimedia and online advertising promotions.• Pre-flight print ready production files for direct mail, catalogs, etc. • Design and program multimedia and online advertising promotions.• Storyboard, design and program animations and narrative game designs.• Develop flash multimedia games, animations, tutorials and advertisements.• Develop direct mail print campaigns / manage postal regulations.• Develop A/B test email and immersive ad campaigns. • Manage analytics and user tracking behaviors to mine for insights. • Develop marketing and brand strategies, product launches business needs.• Design direct mail print campaigns to current postal regulations.• Track A/B test email campaigns, brand strategies and visibility reporting. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Develop augmented reality prototypes, 3D rendering, immersive experiences. • Brainstorm, storyboard, design and program software functional concepts. • Develop flash multimedia games, animations, tutorials and advertisements.
  • Ziff Davis Media
    Virtual Worlds Correspondent
    Ziff Davis Media Apr 2007 - May 2009
    New York, New York, Us
    • Freelance correspondent on emerging virtual technologies for Ziff Davis Internet properties.• Second Life developer and journalist on virtual worlds and augmented reality lifestyle culture.
  • F+W Publications
    Ecommerce Manager
    F+W Publications Mar 2008 - Sep 2008
    Cincinnati, Oh, Us
    • Facilitating eCommerce solutions for established brands and publications.• Developed Innovative strategies for new digital product releases.• Built successful consumer marketing strategies to promote eCommerce products.• Managed eCommerce sales web properties and promotional campaign coordinator.• Managed vendors, programmers and third party solutions for dozens of brands. • Managed schedules for multiple concurrent media campaigns.• Negotiated technical specifications and vendor agreements. • Managed 23 brand identities.
  • F+W Publications
    Media Producer
    F+W Publications Mar 2007 - Apr 2008
    Cincinnati, Oh, Us
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 • Responsible for UI/UX development for SaaS, product launches and streaming video services.• Developed partnership digital services and promotional marketing collateral.• Delivered projects to production for sales, marketing and product launches. • Negotiated technical specifications for vendors for efficient use of resources. • Provided quality assurance testing, CSS/JS/XML programming.• Developed user interface/print/web graphic design for dozens of brands. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Designed pilot complimentary subscription model projects for educational and research based organizational fundraising drives.• Developed business models for bundling bulk discounted subscriptions sold together to provide seemingly free subscriptions that still brought in profitable sales percentages by maintaining high advertiser revenue rates by increasing readership impressions. • Repaired code on emergency site launch to repair failed and outdated code improperly used by other programmers.
  • Ziff Davis Media
    Online Ecommerce Producer
    Ziff Davis Media 2006 - 2007
    New York, New York, Us
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• Managed, designed and programmed SaaS eCommerce and secure customer service portals.• Interface design art director and programmer on all customer and eCommerce jump sites. • Negotiated technical specs, managed vendors and programmers. • Delivered final metrics trackable and launchable products to production team schedules.• QA testing, troubleshooting, and secure data policy documentation. • Full stack programming and support to computer gaming and lifestyle brands.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Scripted dynamic eCommerce forms in ASP/CSS/JS and flash media ads via AJAX/Actionscript.• Programmed a skinable, embedded podcast player for streaming PCMag Network podcasts. • Managed and programmed eCommerce online shopping aisles. • Scripted blog sites, performed QA of site eCommerce links and feeds. • Scheduled ad campaigns and production/QA of email marketing advertising campaigns. • Provided technical and troubleshooting assistance for online ad and websites programming projects.
  • Ziff Davis Media
    Art Director
    Ziff Davis Media 2005 - 2006
    New York, New York, Us
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• Developed web marketing and sales strategies for all Ziff Davis brands and digital properties.• Designed and programmed landing sites, sweepstakes, event promos & eCommerce portals.• Developed marketing campaign online ads, UI/UX and flash multimedia immersive animations. • Designed and programmed email marketing campaigns and special eCommerce promotions.• Maintained and reported tracking and click-through rates and metrics for executive reporting. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Led Usability Study on Customer Service Site retention and CPA, resulting in more robust usability. • Managed and produced subscription service sites, including UI/UX, CSS / HTML / JS / ASP. • Maintained digital brand identity for PC Magazine, Extreme Tech, eWeek, Baseline, CIO Insight, Games for Windows, Official PlayStation Magazine, Digital Life and Electronic Gaming Monthly. • Contracted to Ziff Davis through my Agency, then hired on as a salaried employee to Ziff Davis.
  • Konica Minolta
    Graphic Designer / Programmer
    Konica Minolta Aug 2003 - Sep 2004
    Ramsey, Nj, Us
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• Developed satellite jump sites, PowerPoint presentations, and Flash interactive CD projects. • Responsible for design, coding and development of KMBT web presence. • Designed brand and layout style guides for marketing collateral. • Completed designs and printer specifications on signs, banners and brochures. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Utilized content management programming technologies to cut content management requirements in half. Developed custom strategies to manage and upkeep site content on commercial jump sites and KMBT company site.
  • North Carolina State University
    Web Developer
    North Carolina State University 1998 - 2003
    Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
    𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲• Designed and programmed university web properties and portals in CSS/HTML/Javascript• Managed flat file database source data via CGI/Perl form submissions. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀• Performed site builds and redesigns for the College of Humanities, Religious and Philosophy Studies, and the University Information Technology Division student services site. • Designed and programmed news portal sites incorporating streaming media and technology forums that received national acclaim. • Researched, edited and developed technical articles and documentation. • Designed print collateral including logos, banners, signs and brochures• Developed IT and Distance Education Portal sites and web portal sites in CSS/HTML/Javascript. • Responsible for researching and developing the CLEAR Computing security procedure, a university-wide project detailing secure lab and network utilization, reducing security call center help requests and providing 24-hour online student assistance.
  • North Carolina State University
    Technical Trainer
    North Carolina State University Jun 2001 - Jul 2001
    Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
    Trained faculty and staff in web design, navigation, and website usability for Faculty Education facility. Conducted Beginner and Intermediate 20-30 student classes featuring Photoshop in retouching and web design projects, including interactive media and professional photo restoration, as well as for navigational layout and design.
  • North Carolina State University
    Usability Researcher
    North Carolina State University Jan 2001 - May 2001
    Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
    Conducted usability studies on the navigational value of certain visual and conceptual elements commonly used in interface design. Used this research and training experience to develop a new interface style guide to facilitate better communication and online education between faculty and students.

Melody Ward Skills

User Experience Web Design User Interface Design Online Marketing Advertising E Commerce Graphic Design Flash Photoshop Social Networking Editing Seo Marketing Strategy Public Speaking Business Analysis Project Planning Css3 Information Technology Final Cut Pro Adobe Creative Suite Event Management Committed To Professionalism Business Intelligence Business Strategy Css Agile Project Management Sdl Tridion Wordpress Xcode Psd To Wordpress Technical Support Technical Documentation Server Administration User Interface Programming Information Graphics Psd To Joomla Indesign Xhtml Html 5 Mysql Technical Writing Training Delivery Jquery Adult Education Technical Leadership Video Production Audio Editing It Business Strategy Salesforce Administrator Webkit

Melody Ward Education Details

  • North Carolina State University
    North Carolina State University
    Graphic Communications

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