Issaquah, WA *****
Shaloom Bowa
***********@*****.***
Front-end Engineer
Summary:
·Holds a B.S in Computer Science.
·Detail-oriented full stack Engineer with a passion for building software and web applications.
·Strong Front-end expertise building countless clients facing Microsites in React/AngularJS/Vue/Node.
·Proficiency in developing modern web apps using React, Typescript, Redux, JS ES6, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
·Solid experience building web solutions from scratch using WordPress with PHP, Sage theme Starter, blade.
·Expertise customizing WordPress themes/plugins using Advanced Custom Field (ACF), Custom Post Type.
·Experience consuming REST API and manipulating its data in the front-end React Apps and WordPress websites.
·Well-versed in collecting Data from the user form input and posting to the RESTful API.
·Experience building microsites apps in React/AngularJS consuming .NET Frameworks based Apis service.
·Experience working tightly with UX/UI designers to translate UI mockups into functional page.
·Excellent knowledge of responsive web design/user interface using custom CSS, Media Queries and Bootstrap.
·Familiar with UX/UI processes and design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch, Invision
·Experience integrating databases like MongoDB and SQL to render data from backend to front-end.
·Experience with cloud technologies/DevOps: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
·Experience working in a continuous development/integration (CI/CD) environment deploying code via pipelines.
·Team collaboration experience architecting client business requirement specs into technical implementation.
·Solid team player with a record of working with other engineers to attain time-sensitive project deadlines.
·Excellent communication skills working with cross-functional teams of engineers/Project Manager/designers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
·JavaScript (ES6), Typescript, PHP, C#, Java, Python, React, React Native, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, jQuery, Bootstrap, Material, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, MySQL, Json, Xml/Ajax, MongoDB, ASP.NET, WordPress, CSS, Sass, Next.js, Tailwind, Gulp.js, Babel, Webpack, Npm, Yarn, Jest, Junit, TestNG, etc.
·RESTful API, GraphQL API, Cloud Services, (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Postman, Microsoft SQL Server, Apache, Jira, Agile software development.
EDUCATION:
·B.S in Computer Science, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR, 2013 – 2017
·Undergraduate Coursework: Algorithms; Data Structure; Databases; Operating Systems; Programming Languages (Java, C, C++); Computer Architecture; Networking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Jordan Crown LLC, Everett, WA
Frontend/Web Developer
01/2022 – Present
·Involved in the design and development of multiple clients marketing websites in React and WordPress.
·Responsible for converting web design mockups into fully functional websites or Microsite.
·Working with a team lead to prioritizing work, to best deliver time sensitive projects in a timely manner.
·Collaborating with other engineers by pushing codes to Git, PR review, and pipeline deployment to cloud.
·Consuming several Restful APIs to fetch client data and utilize or display in frontend per need.
·Building and styling custom blocks to be used within the WordPress editor.
·Enhancing WordPress admin to allow advanced control over the site’s content and appearance.
·Responsible for building WP themes from the ground up and customizing to the needs of the client.
·Utilize WP Sage Starter Theme to build custom template, and custom PHP functions adapted to client need.
Technology: React, Typescript, WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, JavaScript (ES6), Gulp, Webpack
Dauntless Inc., Seattle, WA
Frontend/Web Developer
01/2021 – 01/2022
Involved in the development and maintenance of a web multi-site solution for the company and its clients.
·Responsible to create a newer version of the organization’s website.
·Involved in the redesign and rebranding of the organization.
·Enhanced existing React-based microsite by adding client functionality to view/manipulate their account data.
·Translated design mockup into working templates and pages.
·Built custom functions to extend WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce to build clients’ online stores.
· Set up tools like Google Analytics to improve SEO and analytics.
·Identified and responded to all website security breaches.
·Ensured website quality, functionality, and efficiency by conducting regular test plans.
Technology: React, Typescript, WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics
SGET Inc., Seattle, WA
Full Stack Developer
08/2019 – 12/2020
SGET is a company based in Kenya which provides solar system service to a vast array of clients.
I worked closely with company executive team to collect business needs for a web solution.
·Developed web solutions using React and Node.js.
·Designed pages UI structure, and translated into working web pages.
·Ensured a flawless data migration, and successful deployment for web applications.
·Made reusable custom fields to empower users to better manage their contents.
·Successfully deployed to a staging environment to receive constructive feedback from clients before deploying to production.
Technology: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Sass, Bootstrap, WordPress
Remote Tiger Inc., Dallas, TX
Full Stack Developer
02/2018 – 07/2019
·Involved in an Agile development team to deliver regular updates to the business management team.
·Built responsive applications using Media Queries, Flexbox, and Material.
·Designed and developed single page applications in React.js.
·Worked on integrating databases to render data from backend to front-end using MySQL.
·Involved in a continuous development, testing, and deployment of an Angular app supported by a .NET framework in the back-end.
·Wrote unit, integration, and E2E tests using Selenium Webdriver and Jenkins.
·Used task runners such as Gulp and Webpack to automate the development workflow.
·Used debugging tools like Chrome developer toolbar for debugging and troubleshooting.
Technology: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, React, MySQL, .NET, Webpack, Gulp, Jenkins
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS:
·Web Developer Bootcamp (2018)
·Technical support: provided technical assistance to consumers through live troubleshooting at Nintendo of America.
·Teaching assistant (2016): conducted test review sessions and taught fundamentals concepts of object-oriented programming.
·Mobile App Development (2016): designed and implemented an android and iOS app in Java and Android studio.
·UX/ UI Research (2016): conducted research and testing on software usability and functionality.
·Mentor/Tutor (2016): assisted incoming freshmen on their transition from high school to college.
·Alpha Kappa Mu Honor (2016): Certificate of award and merit received for academic excellence.
·4.0 List (2017): Earned for outstanding scholastic achievement for a 4.00 GPA.
·Languages: English and French (Full professional proficiency).