Alex Cahn
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
●Languages: JavaScript ES6, HTML5, CSS/LESS/SASS, PHP, Java, Python, Swift, Objective-C
●Frameworks/Tools: React, Redux-Saga, Angular, JQuery, SQL, iOS Frameworks, RESTful APIs
●Version Control: Git, SVN, CVS, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
●Collaboration: Jira, Trello, Jenkins, Slack, MS Teams, Pair Programming, Code Review
●Design Tools: WordPress/Divi, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma
SOFT SKILLS
●Teamwork: Cross-Functional Communication, Shared Ownership, Stakeholder Engagement
●Agile Development: Scrum, Kanban, Iterative Progress, Backlog Prioritization, Sprint Planning
●Problem-Solving: Root Cause Analysis, Creative Solutions, Process Improvement
●Leadership: Mentorship, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Goal Setting, Team Alignment
●Time Management: Task Prioritization, Multitasking, Deadline Adherence, Workload Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Owner, Web Developer
AK Branding LLC, Seattle, WA 08/2022 – Present
●Developed responsive WordPress/Divi websites with advanced SEO and geolocation features.
●Streamlined workflows, enhancing efficiency and project quality.
●Designed marketing assets aligned with client branding using Photoshop, Canva, and Illustrator.
●Managed data-driven social media and email campaigns, boosting client engagement.
●Reduced turnaround times by optimizing team workflows.
Full Stack Web Developer
Foundry Interactive, Seattle, WA 08/2017 – 02/2023
●Led development for a healthcare client, collaborating with an off-site back-end team in agile.
●Modernized a 20-year-old codebase to current standards, coached client team on best practices.
●Created a Jenkins-based deployment solution, reducing manual deployment time by 20%.
●Secured additional change orders, increasing projected revenue by 25%.
●Held key roles across 7 diverse projects, utilizing multiple languages and frameworks.
●Contributed to project planning, technical documentation, and development estimation.
●Developed a single-page Angular application, reducing implementation errors.
●Programmed user-focus features for a government-funded iOS educational game, adhering to Human Interface guidelines and publishing to Apple’s App Store.
RECENT PROJECTS
Product Owner
Athalia Productions 12/2024
●Directed delivery of an event production website, completing intake to launch in one month
●Defined requirements, prioritized features, and ensured user-focused design with stakeholders.
●Collaborated with designer, developer, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
Lead Developer
Pioneer Coffee Co 09/2024
●Spearheaded development of a scalable coffee company site with a robust eCommerce system.
●Designed and implemented secure payment, inventory tracking, and user-friendly ordering flows.
●Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize UX and streamline back-end operations.
EDUCATION
Code Fellows, Seattle, WA Advanced iOS Development 2017
●Data Structures & Algorithms, Full-Stack Web Development, Agile Development Methods