A seasoned professional with innovative user interface development experience across multiple industries. 10+ years of tenor with an eye for design and creation of functional and user-centric features. Design and development expertise of responsive user interfaces for websites and web applications. Stellar prototyping skills and proficiency in front-end programming languages. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. 10+ years of web design experience, specializing in Agile project management methodology for application design, development, testing, and implementation. Experience with 508 regulations and digital accessibility.
SKILLS & TOOLS
Design: Wireframing, interaction design, user interface design
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Photoshop
Development: HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, Foundation, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery
CMS tools: WordPress, HubSpot
Project Management: Atlassian Confluence, JIRA
File Versioning: Git, SOS, SVN
Low code: OutSystems
LMS: Working knowledge of LMS
508 Compliance Tools: WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, CCA
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Agile Methodology: Professional Scrum Master (Scrum.org)
Agile Project Management (Google)
Cloud Technology: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Solutions Architect/Associate
HashiCorp Terraform Associate
Database: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
SEO: Google Analytics, Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Web Developer
Loudoun County Public School, Loudoun County, VA Jan 2023 – present
Design, develop, and maintain web applications using a low-code tool called OutSystem. Working closely with the development team on project setup, approach, and solutions in an agile environment.
-Working with Business Analysts and Stakeholders to understand business processes, requirements, and how new requests fit within established solutions.
-Supports project management and roadmap decisions, sharing technical expertise around the level of effort, barriers, risks, and prioritization needs.
-Interfaces with multiple cross-functional technical teams, prepares meeting agendas, and leads technical discussions.
-Monitoring creating 508 / ADA compliance web pages for users, as per new government rule. Using WAVE for digital accessibility and auditing. Giving training to college and junior developers.
-Maintaining reports for new features, functionality, and web traffic.
UX/UI Developer
Folio Financial, McLean, VA Jan 2019 – Jan 2023
-Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Figma/Adobe Photoshop, HTML5, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, React, Visual Studio .NET, GIT, JavaScript, and Angular.
-Manage and execute projects to develop UI and front-end applications for financial advisors’ client accounts
-Revamp websites layout / navigation menus to reducing the frequency of misdirected customer service queries and to increase traffic to previously neglected pages
-Coordinate cross-functionally with programmers and project managers to solicit requirements for design and development
-Integrate front-end code with legacy system using Java and JSP
-Create/Customize email/PDF-based financial statements using XSL, XML and JSP pages for client firms
-Manage and administration website content using HubSpot and Wordpress Content Management Systems
-Create Confluence pages for information and guidance about functionality and flow of websites
-Lead team of 7 as part of scrum master role, maintaining ticket updates/status, JIRA Report, JIRA administration
-Responsible for W3C standards / 508 compliance / WCAG compliance webpages
UX/UI Developer
International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group, Wash. DC Sept 2018 – Jan 2019
-Converting / developing design prototypes to webpages using HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, JavaScript for iPortal application used within Word Bank
-Integrate front-end website code with ASP.net using Visual Studio integration tool
-Guide off-shore UI developers with requirements and provide development guidance
-Raise website quality standards by applying latest user interface design approaches, design templates & processes
-Test and debug websites with different browsers; Manage W3C / 508 / WCAG compliance
Lead Web UI Designer & Developer
Juriscape Legal Research Pvt. Ltd., CA based US Company, Ahmedabad, India May 2006 – Apr 2018
-Create detailed user-centric navigation flows, site maps, user stories, wireframes based on requirements
-Provide designs for new functionalities, user dashboards, landing pages, marketing banners, web pages with help of Adobe Photoshop
-Provide constructive criticism to web designs to enhance and evolve design standards
-Work as lead on project design/development from the scratch using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript
-Manage testing and transition the design to implementation phase
-Interact and collaborate with PHP developers for integrating front-end code with back-end
-Using A/B testing for Marketing pages/landing page and important promotion campaign
-Converting wireframes / designs into templates for WordPress blogs
-Responsible for marketing email performance, tracking and analytics reports
-Running/resolving website performance with webpage speed test tool
-Responsible for compliance with Section 508 regulations and digital accessibility.
-Responsible for preparing detailed reports, and providing expert analysis and recommendations to optimize digital accessibility.
HTML Programmer / Web Designer
Hitech iSolutions LLP, Ahmedabad, India Dec 2005 – May 2006
I-Summation Technologies, Ahmedabad, India May 2005 – Dec 2005
System Dynamics, Ahmedabad, India Apr 2004 – Apr 2005
-Develop e-commerce sites (designs / logos / icons / banners, audio enhancements) from start to end using Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, ASP, and ColdFusion (this includes development of user interfaces by coordinating with programming team, users, copywriters, and graphic artists)
-Maintain web site and brand standards by modifying existing pages, adding new pages/layouts, content and links
-Work with Dreamweaver, Flash for developing pages from scratch and adding animations
Faculty, Web Design Training
ACT Computers, Ahmedabad, India Mar 2000 – Nov 2003
Interactive Technologies, Ahmedabad, India Apr 1998 – Feb 2000
Bureau of Information Technology Studies (BITS), Ahmedabad, India Apr 1997 – Apr 1998
-Instructor/Trainer for private corporations, government employees, and general public
-Provide theory and functionality training and demonstrate website creation and search engine usage
-Training Subjects: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CGI, Search Engine, Gif Animator, Flash animation, Emails, Photoshop, DOS, MS Office, and Windows OS
EDUCATION
Advance Diploma, Computer Studies, BITS, India Mar 1995 – Mar 1997
Bachelor of Commerce, Gujarat University, India May 1993 – Mar 1996