Richard (Bruce) Gilbert, Jr.
Phone: 919-***-**** – email: ********@*****.*** –
Portfolio: http://www.inspired-evolution.com – LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/webguync
Web Developer
Web Applications ~ Content Management Systems ~ Front-End Development
Website Development Processes
Application Testing
Technical Troubleshooting
Software Requirements
Quality Assurance
Testing Methodologies
Test Plan Design
Server Optimization
Agile Work Environments
Analytical, highly adaptable professional with extensive experience enhancing web design operations across enterprise. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex challenges. Track record of success developing, deploying and evaluating web systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency.
Advanced expertise in HTML5 administration, CSS3, JavaScript (Vanilla, jQuery and Angular), and integrated software applications. Skilled troubleshooter continually focused on identifying, isolating and resolving technical issues.
Experience
Accomplished communicator skilled in building and strengthening relationships across functions to drive cohesive, strategic operations.
Career Progression
Duke Energy – Raleigh, NC (www.duke-energy.com) January 2016 – December 2016
Web Specialist - Contractor through Johnson Service Group
Web Design and maintenance within the Corporate Communications Department at Duke Energy. Working within the Electronic Digital Media group to enhance existing customer facing web sites.
New Development: Integral contributor in the development of a new responsive website for Duke Energy and Duke Energy Progress utilizing the Sitecore Content Management System (CMS). Integrating content, hero images, interactive widgets, videos, stock tickers, and social media. Interfacing with .NET, REST API, JSON, jQuery and Angular JS code.
Digital Communications: Tasked with updating and maintaining several current websites to support customers of Duke Energy and Duke Energy Progress. Business as usual work within RedDot and TeamSite Content Management Systems. Process Management using SharePoint. Worked after hours duty for storms and rotating weekends.
LENOVO, INC. – Morrsiville, NC (www.lenovo.com) April 2015 – November 2015
Web Developer - Contractor through Computer Task Group
Web design strategist and collaborator for front-end development technologies, within e-commerce department. Directed technology projects, including system development, in line with aggressive timeline, quality and company requirements.
Developer Team: Delivered elite design and developer strategies through responsive interfacing, problem assessment, prompt determination of corrective actions and comprehensive follow-up.
Development: Integral contributor in cross-functional troubleshooting of complex web systems, software, applications and programs; delivered recommendations for solutions and improvement. Coded websites and applications using HTML, JavaScript, PHP and XSLT/XML.
Software: Utilized JavaScript (jQuery), Agile processes - Jira, daily SCRUM updates and Sprints to develop Internet site and intranet for company-wide use.
SAS INSTITUTE, INC. Cary, NC (www.sas.com) September 2014 – March 2015
User Interface Designer - Contractor through Greene Resources
Conceptualized, developed and integrated new LESS/CSS files, resulting in enhanced look.
Operations Management: Reimagined various aspects of LESS/CSS files by visualizing design comps (Photoshop) from Visual Designer.
Developer Management: Administered assistance with team of web developers and UX designers to increase efficiency of SAP Open UI5 HTML components. Focused on development in IntelliJ IDE by utilizing GIT for source control.
GLOBAL SOFTWARE, INC. Raleigh, NC (www.globalsoftwareinc.com) March 2012 – July 2014
Interactive Web Designer
Built all aspects of web pages for corporation via utilization of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and PHP/MySQL. Oversaw user traffic and trends with Google Analytics.
Efficiency & Quality Improvements: Designed, developed, and maintained new web pages and developed PPC ads by applying Google AdWords.
Server Support: Planned and executed operations-wide support by updating data in SQL Server with Queries.
Systems Management: Configured and maintained website via Drupal CMS employing Linux commands and Drush UI/UX design experiences with wireframes, information architecture, and Photoshop design.
EDUCATION & TRAINING SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (ETSI) Chapel Hill, NC (www.etsionline.com)
April 2008 – October 2011
Multimedia Developer
Tasked with creation and development of e-learning applications.
Development Management: Designed, developed, and maintained new e-commerce application utilizing Macromedia Flash, ActionScript 2.0, 3.0, and PHP/MySQL, AJAX, XML, and SQL Queries.
Team Development: Collaborated with staff and personnel along with clients to enhance e-learning processes.
Reporting Design: Formulated online reporting tools via micro websites using XHTML, CSS3, jQuery, XML/JSON, and PHP/MySQL.
RED HAT, INC. Raleigh, NC (www.redhat.com) July 2007 – February 2008
Web Developer - Contractor through Manpower
Recruited to update corporate websites, adding new pages and styles with CSS and XHTML.
Testing Operations: Tracked bug and initiated troubleshooting and testing across browsers and platforms to ensure quality and efficiency of websites.
Marketing Development: Collaborated with marketing personnel to initiate marketing strategies and incorporate marketing initiatives via the landing pages to increase traffic for trade show and new promotions.
Education and Certifications
ELON UNIVERSITY, Elon, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Communications and Minor: Business
THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS, Raleigh, NC
Certificate in Graphic Design