Neil Patterson Email & Phone Number

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

• Actively guide and mentor assigned Software Engineers and UI Developers, seeking to improve each individual’s contribution to the team: code quality, test coverage and organization, reinforcing best practices.• Maintain an open line of communication with direct reports, scheduling weekly 1:1’s, bi-annual performance reviews, goal setting, development plans, and approving PTO and expenses.• Onboard new Software Engineers and UI Developers, getting them up-to-speed with their development environment, and team tools and processes.

Glastonbury, Connecticut

•Provide guidance for a small team of developers, helping to keep agile team in rhythm and keep maintainable development architecture and design and reviewing code•Contributing directly by writing code and building tests.•Develop and maintain web-based software components using Ruby, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ColdFusion, MS SQL, Javascript, Backbone, Marionette, Ruby on Rails, GIT, RSpec•Develop and maintain web-based software components using ColdFusion, MS SQL and Javascript. •Expanding knowledge of ColdFusion, Javascript, JQuery and AJAX, XML/JSON and Subversion•Detail-oriented with ability to learn and apply new technical concepts quickly.

•Managed a team of developers to accomplish portal strategy initiatives•Integrated Omniture Site Catalyst into our main portal site •Launched site with a new redesigned template and backend CMS overhaul•Coordinated new flash video initiatives using both Flash and Flex technologies•Helped oversee upgrades to Coldfusion 8 and MSSQL 2005 as well as an overhaul to the entire portal backend using a Site Content Management System

•Worked with Lead Developer to program Coldfusion Web Applications and optimize or-live.com and sister sites using Coldfusion, MSSQL, Ajax, Flash and XML (among other technologies) •Project manager for ortho-wire.com and developed the site into a robust e-commerce model•Launched a podcasting initiative and developed a feed manager for company podcasts•Managed client accounts and maintained client sub-sites

•Redesigned and maintained web sites as well as built a custom Image Library application•Design catalogs, newsletters, web content, advertising and product designs for leading Sports & Recognition Industry supplier•Manage all artwork and printing as part of an in-house production process•Illustrate custom graphics and vector artwork for image library of over 2000 original custom designs

•Design email campaigns as campaign manager for three major e-retailers•Design layouts and page design for Retail Brand Alliance web sites and produced all assets to prepare for final HTML coding•Responsible for maintaining all site enhancements and maintenance of site issues