Experience

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  Rocket Jones

  • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

  • Technical Developer Lead

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

    Provide oversight, training, and support for development team of custom B2B web and mobile app development business. Work with CTO to define and build toolsets including technical stack and deployment pipeline. Identify opportunities to drive development-related operational efficiencies and impro...

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  Kulak Consulting

  • Redding, California, United States

  • Founder & CEO

    • Jan 2009 - Present
    • Redding, California, United States

    Freelance web-based technology consultant.

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  WorkWave

  • Home Office (HQ in Neptune, NJ)

  • Senior Software Architect

    • Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Home Office (HQ in Neptune, NJ)

    Architected, designed, and developed new SaaS-based lead management and marketing automation software that generated over $1 million in annual recurring revenue in the first year. Analyzed, documented, and improved flagship software APIs with micro service-oriented architecture.

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  Rhythm Agency

  • Irvine, CA

  • Director of Technology

    • May 2013 - Oct 2015
    • Irvine, CA

    Led and managed an in-house team of talented software developers. Expanded department from 3 to 17 members in just under 2 years. Analyzed and estimated feasibility, costs, and timeline for all incoming development projects. Led and/or developed 10+ large-scale web development projects with budge...

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  The Buddy Group

  • Irvine, CA

  • Senior Web Developer

    • May 2011 - May 2013
    • Irvine, CA

    Developed websites and applications for Fortune 100 companies including Google, YouTube, American Express, and McDonald's. Hosted routine, cross-department "lunch and learn" sessions to mentor and train curious or aspiring developers on exciting new technologies.

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  Apparel, Inc.

  • Carson City, NV

  • IT Director

    • Apr 2007 - Dec 2009
    • Carson City, NV

    Designed, developed and administrated a network of clothing-related e-commerce websites with a combined annual revenue of over 15 million dollars. Designed and developed a Flash-based do-it-yourself t-shirt designer that integrated directly with our direct-to-garment printers. Installed and maint...

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  The Buddy Group

  • Irvine, CA

  • Senior Development Buddy

    • Sep 2006 - Apr 2007
    • Irvine, CA

    Developed interactive Flash websites and mentored and inspired other developers within the organization. Developed interactive Flash website for Reebok showcasing Scarlett Johansson's Scarlett Hearts collection with 360 degree product views and I18N content. Developed bi-weekly Flash games an...