WILLIAM K. BOWA

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Edmonds, WA 98026 FRONT-END/FULL STACK DEVELOPER +1-815-***-****

SUMMARY: Detail-oriented Web Developer with strong technical expertise in front and back-end development. Proven passion for building high-quality and responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular js, Nodejs, PHP, C#, .Net Framework. Professional experience with WordPress and Drupal Content Management Systems (CMS), and in creating testing framework for Web Applications and Web Services (APIs). Looking for organizations that value and leverage cutting edge technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages/Web Technology: Object Oriented Programming (C++, C#, Java, Python), PHP, HTML/HTML5, XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular JS, Bootstrap 3/Bootstrap 4, CSS/ CSS3, Sass, Less, Xml, JSON, Ajax, React JS, node JS, Asp.net, TypeScript, Ruby and Rails, MVC Framework, Adobe Photoshop, GIT, GitHub, Bitbucket, Responsive web design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)s

Content Management Systems: WordPress, Drupal

Web Services/Automation Tools: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Restful API, SOAP API, Rest Assured, Postman, Selenium Web Driver, TestNG, Junit, Cucumber, Jira, HP ALM (Quality center)

Operating Systems/Database: Windows, Unix/Linux Systems, Internet Information Service(IIS), Apache, MyPHP Admin, MySQL, MS SQL, MySQL, MAMP/XAMP/LAMP

EMPLOYMENT/PROJECTS

Fresh Consulting Inc., Bellevue, WA 06/2017 - 11/2017

Front-end / Full Stack Web Developer

Involved in individual and team-based design and development efforts on large clients’ websites juggling between multiple clients and internal projects simultaneously.

1st Project: North West Trek / Foundation - Metro Parks

Involved in the development of a new website for Metro Park.

Developed website from scratch upon WordPress Root/SAGE theme starter.

Worked in Node environment using Node.js, NPM, Gulp JS, and Bower to manage different dependencies, and libraries.

Used Advanced Custom Field (ACF) plugin to build various fields and hand-coded their functionalities using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Typescript, and Twitter Bootstrap

Worked closely with designers to provide designs’ inputs through inVision, and Sketch app.

Implemented modern design with a mobile-first approach using Bootstrap 4, and CSS Media Query.

Built responsive hero carousel which randomly changes items on every page reload using jQuery.

Used Slick library, YouTube API, and jQuery to control carousel video’s behavior

Worked closely with Senior Development Lead through pull requests to meet quality and best practices throughout development.

Used BEM and Atomic design methodology throughout development with PHP and Sass.

Effectively communicated with Project Manager for estimates, status, and report in timely manner.

Implemented jQuery animations and global search functionality across the site.

Used GIT, and Bitbucket as code hosting platform for version control and collaboration.

2nd Project : T-Mobile https://howmobileworks.com/

Involved in the development of T–mobile’s web solution using WordPress CMS.

Built various ACF Fields in the backend per desired functionalities.

Created various page templates using HTML, PHP to implement different functionalities.

Triggered animations and validation across the site using TypeScript and jQuery.

Implemented responsive photos grid, and video with a mobile – first approach using Bootstrap 4.

Used CSS preprocessor SASS to apply proper styling across the site.

Tracked and fixed all sorts of bugs on all nearly developed features using PHP, CSS, JavaScript.

Led and performed browser compatibility testing.

Strictly followed wireframe to reproduce maintainable, scalable, and modular client-side architecture.

Provided frequent end-user technical support and troubleshooting.

Effectively communicated with PM and completed assigned tasks and deliverables in a timely manner.

3rd Project: www.krusteaz.com / www.snackbuckwild.com/

Built a campaign landing page on a Drupal 7.

Added Node template upon which to implement new features based on technical specifications and UI mockup provided.

Developed User Interface with responsive Tiles using Bootstrap 4 grid system, PHP, HTML5, CSS3.

Created virtual development environment with Vagrant, setting and provisioning virtual machine.

Made use of Drupal predefined functions and methods to manipulate different Content Type fields.

Hand-coded different functionalities of the landing page using PHP, SQL, JavaScript per wireframe.

Developed a responsive modern web design using Bootstrap, CSS Media Queries.

Utilized SQL to fetch products from database, filter and display them conditionally into different tiles in the landing page.

Used View Module to optimize Global Search so its display only certain products category.

Effectively assessed and refactored existing code to meet Drupal coding Standard.

Served as a troubleshooter for different bugs that arose.

Handled cross-browser compatibility issues with IE, Firefox, and Safari.

4th Project: Gottman Institute www.gottman.com

Involved in the development of an online learning platform for Gottman Institute upon WordPress.

Translated provided menu navigation redesign mockup into code using CSS.

Troubleshot and fixed various client and server-side bugs across the site in a weekly basis using developer toolbar and Firebug.

Refactored markup across the site using HTML, and PHP to meet best SEO which positively affected the Institute’s online visibility.

Restructured HTML markup across the site to be ADA-compliant for best accessibility.

Restyled existing features to be responsive across all devices using CSS3 and Bootstrap media queries.

Fixed various WooCommerce shopping cart styling bugs, and customized cart notifications.

Used Bootstrap, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to create responsive features across devices.

Performed cross browser testing, deployed, and managed code version using GIT, and Bitbucket.

Led research and installation of various WordPress plugins to meet the client desired functionalities.

Regularly performed website core, third party libraries and plugins’ updates.

Created and delivered to client a 4 page comprehensive documentation on the use and creation of custom UberMenu navigation Menu and submenu items.

Perfict Global Inc., Concord, CA 03/2017– 06/2017

QA / DevOps Engineer (Training &Projects)

Utilized agile development methodology.

Experience testing Web Applications and Services (API) using Rest Assured, Postman, Soap UI.

Exposure to different testing such as functional, Unit, GUI, manual, automation, and regression.

Hands on experience on DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GIT, ansible, puppet, chef.

Created framework from scratch using eclipse, java, Selenium web driver, and maven.

Utilized TestNG, Junit, and Cucumber to organize test execution and proper report.

Used management tools such as Jira, HP ALM (Quality Center) to report test executions, and bugs.

Hands on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as EC2, S3, VPS, Cloud Watch, and RDS.

Wrote and executed Yaml scripts in Ansible to automate process across web infrastructure.

Hands on experience writing Shell scripts to automatically capture snapshot and collecting System logs.

Virtualized servers using Docker containers, load balancing, system log centralization.

Used GIT and GIT HUB for code version control and repository.

Sonora Research & Acquisitions Group Inc., Seattle, WA 04/2016 – 02/2017

Web Developer

Led full-cycle development of dynamic Web Applications using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JQuery.

Identified issues with clients’ websites and proposed strong web solutions using WordPress.

Customized themes, redesigning and optimizing front-end interface using Bootstrap 3.

Solved complex issues by deploying plugins, and addressed security concerns.

Troubleshot various bugs that popped up from existing applications.

Used Google analytic and SEO methods to optimize and increase online visibility of websites.

Enhanced clients’ web presence and market penetration for an overall sales improvement.

Teamed up with third party developers in Application cycle development processes.

Rockford University, Rockford, IL 06/2015 - 12/2016

Web Developer (Intern)

Supported development of a new website https://www.rockford.edu, which saved $ 20,000 of yearly licensing cost and increased enrollment’s rate to new heights.

Led a comparative research and analysis of different Content Management Systems (CMS) to adopt for the University’s website project and advised on which one to adopt.

Developed upon CMS (WordPress) a website of about 300 pages depicting the project end goal.

Effectively customized front interface, and page templates using PHP, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript.

Involved in the discussions and redesign of the web portal with a team of professional web developers. Provided input on the layout and user experience.

Worked closely with the website administrator for data migration, and testing for quality assurance of the web portal and the University public website.

Effectively tracked defects and reported bugs to the team in a timely manner.

Installed and updated different WordPress plugins.

Rockford University, Rockford, IL 01/2015 – 05/2015

Student Advising Application (Senior Seminar Project)

Conceived in C# the very first Academic Advising Application helping advisors to move from paper-based advising system and effectively monitor students’ curriculum progress.

Effectively developed following the Software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies

Used .NET framework for the development; create GUI using Visual Studio.

LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Rockford University, Rockford, IL 2014 - 2016

President Multicultural Club & International Liaison Global Affairs (2years)

Played a key role in internationalizing the campus by recruiting international students worldwide.

Served as the International students’ mentor and admission counselor.

Hosted events that raised cultural awareness both on campus and to the greater Rockford community.

Oversaw the transactions of budget ($6,000), and hosted campus-wide fundraisers ($330).

EDUCATION

Rockford University, Rockford, IL. 2016

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (MIS), Minor in Business Administration

AWARDS & HONORS

Cum Laude: Academic level of distinction signifying an academic degree that was received with honor

Rock Solid Regents Award (2014): Signified a performance beyond all academic and extracurricular expectations for average students throughout the year

Multicultural Club Award (2015): Earned for having played a key role in internationalizing the campus

Distinguished Scholar (2014/2016): Earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below a “C”

LANGUAGES

English and French: Full professional proficiency

Spanish: Basics

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