Design Development

Brandon A. Zuk

Main Phone: 856-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** Home Address: 160 Rittenhouse Dr, Deptford, NJ, 08096

SUMMARY

I have over twelve years of relevant experience in the user experience field. I have worked closely with stakeholders,

technical leads, marketing managers, and developers to provide user centered designs for numerous high profile websites,

software applications, and mobile applications. I’m proficient in creating information architecture diagrams, user workflows,

wireframes, design patterns, aesthetic design, and prototypes. I have extensive experience with usability analysis, testing,

and analytics. I’m proficient in UX tools such as Visio, Omingraffle and Axure. In addition I’m proficient in Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Adobe Premier, Adobe Captivate, Fireworks and Flash. I’m also experienced in code

editing software such as Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Microsoft Expressions, and Microsoft Share Point Designer. I have

working knowledge of and coding experience in HTML5 and CSS3 along with using JavaScript, JQuery .Net, and ExtJs

libraries.

Portfolio available at http://www.e-interactivedesign.com/

EXPERIENCE

NEXTGEN Healthcare

Clinical User Interface Analyst

8/2012 – 2/2013

As the UI analyst for NEXTGEN I was tasked to modernize and create user-friendly interfaces for NEXTGEN Ambulatory EHR. Our

goals were to compliment workflow and make for the best possible user experience. I defined and developed new user interface

standards, patterns, and design practices. Work closely with development managers and other stakeholders to determine user

interface needs.

Developed mock-ups, prototypes and solicited feedback from focus groups. Collaborated with doctors, business analysts, and

software developers to ensure prototypes can be efficiently implemented. Also mentored developers with regards to UI standards

and practices. Participated in user interface testing with clients. Also developed illustrations and iconography for parts of the

application.

I extensively used: Microsoft Visio, Morae by TechSmith, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe In Design.

City of Philadelphia (Division of Innovation and Technology) - Philadelphia PA

Lead User Experience Architect

3/2011 – 6/2012

As the UX Designer for the City of Philadelphia I was responsible for the overall user experience and information

architecture of Phila.Gov including their subsidiary agency sites. Working with our business analysis, content managers, and

developers I strived to create the most intuitive user experience possible. Usability testing was part of my duties to measure

our success moving forward.

Daily responsibilities include adhering to branding elements and themes as they are defined in our style guideline. Analyzing

web analytics and defining requirements for target resolutions, browser types, and versions. Developing wireframes for web

page flows, page layouts, and reusable widgets. Creating prototypes with CSS and HTML for implementation in

development. Analyzing metrics for design improvement. Bringing the user experience to the forefront of the development

cycle, managing it through delivery, and measuring continuous improvement.

All design and development was created to support a custom (MOSS 2007) SharePoint Environment.

I extensively used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Microsoft Share

Point Designer, Share Point 2007, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Visio, Omingraffle, and Axure

Accenture - Camden NJ

Lead User Experience Designer

6/2008 – 3/2011

I was responsible for the Information Architecture and the development of the User Experience for all software applications.

I was also responsible for front-end analysis and implementation of ANSS ‘s military based software. I collaborated closely

with backend developers, project managers, and stakeholders to produce the best possible software. I reported directly to

the internal and external stakeholders and was responsible for creating and conducting usability analysis, help

documentation, and wireframe development. I was also responsible for the building of prototypes in the forms of paper

prototyping and html/css prototyping. I continued to keep hands on with such things as front end coding, graphic design,

logo design, marketing email design, and associated print materials.

I was the lead user experience designer who supervised over 3 teams simultaneously. I worked under the AGILE process

and perform project management functions as necessary to schedule, track, and report progress of development initiatives. I

was instrumental with the investigation of new technologies and tools that enhance and support our

EXTJS/FLEX/SharePoint platform to develop a seamless intuitive user interfaces that met our users expectations.

I assisted with the debugging and testing processes of these military software applications for Internet Explorer and Firefox

on a PC Platform using our internal issue tracking system.

I extensively used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, Share Point 2007, Dreamweaver,

Extjs, JavaScript, Silverlight, Axure, and Visio

Business Software Solutions - Delran NJ

UI/IA Design Engineer

1/2006 – 5/2008

I was responsible for front-end analysis and implementation. I collaborated closely with database developers and content

developers to produce highly usable web-based product user-interfaces. I reported directly to the client and was responsible

for conducting usability analysis, building sitemaps, and developing wireframes. I was also involved with graphic/logo

design, marketing email design, and associated print materials for internal and external clients.

I created technical requirement documentation and style guideline standards to define and guide development of user

interface enhancements and standards. I preformed project management functions as necessary to schedule, track, and

report progress of development initiatives. I worked closely with partners and contractors to resolve issues and meet user

expectations. I assisted with investigation of new technologies and tools that could enhance and facilitate Business Software

Solutions user interface development efforts.

I assisted with the debugging and testing processes of these websites for Internet Explorer, Fire fox, Opera, Netscape, AOL

Explorer and Safari on both PC/Mac platforms.

I extensively used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Share Point 2003, HTML, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, Dreamweaver,

Homesite, JavaScript, .NET, Flash, and Visio

SAP America - Newtown Square PA

UI/Web Design Consultant

3/2005 – 11/2005

I designed, constructed, managed, and maintained SAP.com global event design templates from mockup to production.

Managed and provided ongoing design and execution of design template support for over forty-six country webmasters.

Created, developed and maintained SAP.com Web Workspace updates for multiple webmasters.

I was responsibility for front-end analysis and implementation, and worked closely with database developers, global

partners, information architects and content developers. I reported directly to the Web Creative Director and was responsible

for conducting usability analysis, creating wireframe template prototypes and screen mockups. I also provided technical

requirements documentation for procedures and new technologies that we used. I was actively involved in the design of

promotional and advertisement materials for the SAP marketing team.

I extensively used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, HTML, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, and Visio

Med-Cases Inc - Philadelphia PA

Senior Web Designer

3/2000 – 2/2005

I provided design and development for numerous websites, marketing emails, flash presentations, print pieces and CD-ROM

templates for the following clients: Medical Education Companies, Universities, Hospitals, AstraZeneca, Aventis, Bayer, Eli

Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Merck, Novartis, Ortho Biotech, Pharmacia, Roche, Sanofi-Synthelabo and Wyeth.

I worked extensively with marketing and the client to design and redesign websites. I implemented HTML E-mails, education

materials, sales training programs, Flash presentations, collateral materials, direct mail pieces, eLearning pieces and

Interactive CD-ROMS for the top ten pharmaceutical companies and colleges nationally. I worked closely with customers,

project leaders in the medical eLearning environment. I also provided detailed documentation for procedures and

technologies that we used.

I assisted with the debugging and testing processes of client/corporate web sites. I managed incoming and outgoing tickets.

I also directed audio recordings and video shoots and did some post production editing.

I also extensively used the following: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Premier, Fireworks,

Flash, HTML, CSS, DHTML, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, ASP, .NET, Quark and VBscript.

SportsNetwork.com - Philadelphia PA

Web Designer/HTML Editor

3/1999 – 3/2000

I maintained and managed daily text and graphic content for TheSportsNetwork.com. I also designed graphics, animated gif

banners and flash animation advertisements.

Extensively used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, Dreamweaver, Text pad, JavaScript, ASP and Flash.

EDUCATION

Web Design & Development Certification

Berkeley Computer Training, Bala Cynwyd, PA 2000

University of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Program

Rutgers University, Camden, NJ

A.S., Marketing and Business Administration

Camden County Community College, NJ

Continuing Education Classes and Seminars include User Interface Engineering (with Jared Spool), Computer Human

Interactions, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Advanced Digital Illustration, Video Production, Video Editing, Flash,

Advanced Flash Programming and Advanced Photoshop.

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