Joshua Costello
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Steve Grunwell
Josh is easily one of the most sociable people I've ever met. Throw him into a crowd of new faces and he'll quickly find common ground upon which to strike up a conversation with nearly anyone. He's neither boastful nor timid; instead, he possesses the perfect combination of charm, experience, and empathy that makes him a tremendous asset for networking, client meetings, or promotional events. He takes great pride in building quality software, often despite low budgets, demanding clients, and/or short timelines. Fortunately, a good user experience is second-nature to Josh, which helps when dealing with the sometimes counter-intuitive functional requirements of customers. He's also quick to learn new tools and platforms and is never afraid to ask questions rather than spinning his wheels. Best of all, Josh is the kind of developer who can hang up his keyboard (developers really need to get some sort of uniform we can "hang up," even symbolically, when we're done) at the end of the day, go have a fun night out on the town with his friends, then come back the next day refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. It's my belief that this balance, work v. play, software v. the world outside of software, that makes Josh such a valuable, creative, and worldly member of our team. I can't recommend Josh enough. It's a pleasure to call him my colleague and friend.
Steve Grunwell
Josh is easily one of the most sociable people I've ever met. Throw him into a crowd of new faces and he'll quickly find common ground upon which to strike up a conversation with nearly anyone. He's neither boastful nor timid; instead, he possesses the perfect combination of charm, experience, and empathy that makes him a tremendous asset for networking, client meetings, or promotional events. He takes great pride in building quality software, often despite low budgets, demanding clients, and/or short timelines. Fortunately, a good user experience is second-nature to Josh, which helps when dealing with the sometimes counter-intuitive functional requirements of customers. He's also quick to learn new tools and platforms and is never afraid to ask questions rather than spinning his wheels. Best of all, Josh is the kind of developer who can hang up his keyboard (developers really need to get some sort of uniform we can "hang up," even symbolically, when we're done) at the end of the day, go have a fun night out on the town with his friends, then come back the next day refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. It's my belief that this balance, work v. play, software v. the world outside of software, that makes Josh such a valuable, creative, and worldly member of our team. I can't recommend Josh enough. It's a pleasure to call him my colleague and friend.
Steve Grunwell
Josh is easily one of the most sociable people I've ever met. Throw him into a crowd of new faces and he'll quickly find common ground upon which to strike up a conversation with nearly anyone. He's neither boastful nor timid; instead, he possesses the perfect combination of charm, experience, and empathy that makes him a tremendous asset for networking, client meetings, or promotional events. He takes great pride in building quality software, often despite low budgets, demanding clients, and/or short timelines. Fortunately, a good user experience is second-nature to Josh, which helps when dealing with the sometimes counter-intuitive functional requirements of customers. He's also quick to learn new tools and platforms and is never afraid to ask questions rather than spinning his wheels. Best of all, Josh is the kind of developer who can hang up his keyboard (developers really need to get some sort of uniform we can "hang up," even symbolically, when we're done) at the end of the day, go have a fun night out on the town with his friends, then come back the next day refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. It's my belief that this balance, work v. play, software v. the world outside of software, that makes Josh such a valuable, creative, and worldly member of our team. I can't recommend Josh enough. It's a pleasure to call him my colleague and friend.
Steve Grunwell
Josh is easily one of the most sociable people I've ever met. Throw him into a crowd of new faces and he'll quickly find common ground upon which to strike up a conversation with nearly anyone. He's neither boastful nor timid; instead, he possesses the perfect combination of charm, experience, and empathy that makes him a tremendous asset for networking, client meetings, or promotional events. He takes great pride in building quality software, often despite low budgets, demanding clients, and/or short timelines. Fortunately, a good user experience is second-nature to Josh, which helps when dealing with the sometimes counter-intuitive functional requirements of customers. He's also quick to learn new tools and platforms and is never afraid to ask questions rather than spinning his wheels. Best of all, Josh is the kind of developer who can hang up his keyboard (developers really need to get some sort of uniform we can "hang up," even symbolically, when we're done) at the end of the day, go have a fun night out on the town with his friends, then come back the next day refreshed and ready to take on new challenges. It's my belief that this balance, work v. play, software v. the world outside of software, that makes Josh such a valuable, creative, and worldly member of our team. I can't recommend Josh enough. It's a pleasure to call him my colleague and friend.
Experience
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Lifestyle Communities
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United States
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager, Application Development
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Freelance Web Designer/Developer
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May 2004 - Present
As a freelance designer I have been involved in developing web applications and databases. I have also done work as a consultant and as a graphics designer. As a freelance designer I have been involved in developing web applications and databases. I have also done work as a consultant and as a graphics designer.
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Adept
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Developer
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May 2014 - Apr 2018
- Designed, developed and maintained Magento, Wordpress, Laravel, and Drupal based web applications. - Lead development on multiple conversion rate optimization experiments using the Optimizely platform. - Lead technical SEO and analytics implementation and development. - Responsible for application and infrastructure performance enhancements and optimization. - Created and managed workflow performance and optimization processes. - Designed, developed and maintained Magento, Wordpress, Laravel, and Drupal based web applications. - Lead development on multiple conversion rate optimization experiments using the Optimizely platform. - Lead technical SEO and analytics implementation and development. - Responsible for application and infrastructure performance enhancements and optimization. - Created and managed workflow performance and optimization processes.
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Buckeye Innovation
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Developer
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
- Designed, developed and maintained Drupal, Wordpress, and Laravel based web applications. - Developed functionality for mobile mobile applications using jQuery Mobile and Phonegap. - Designed, developed and maintained Drupal, Wordpress, and Laravel based web applications. - Developed functionality for mobile mobile applications using jQuery Mobile and Phonegap.
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Columbus Metropolitan Library
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United States
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Libraries
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400 - 500 Employee
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Applications Designer
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May 2010 - Feb 2013
- Led the first redesign of the library website in over 6 years. - Designed and developed various user experience touch-points for the award-winning “My Library” initiative and lead the user experience testing program (Urban Libraries Council 2012 Award for Top Innovation in User Experience) - Designed, developed and maintained Drupal based web properties for the Library. - Designed and built the original wifi acceptance screen at the Columbus Commons. - Designed and developed responsive mobile presences for the Library and partner organizations. - Designed and created a number of icons for the Library mobile applications. - Designed and developed functional prototype iOS applications for the library Show less
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Cerner Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Support Analyst
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Jun 2009 - May 2010
Provided technical support on hardware, software, and web applications for Cerner employees and clients. Performed diagnostics and hardware repair on Cerner hardware (Dell PCs). Provided technical support on hardware, software, and web applications for Cerner employees and clients. Performed diagnostics and hardware repair on Cerner hardware (Dell PCs).
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Miami University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2006 - May 2009
As a student assistant, I serve as the lead web designer for the Physical Facilities Department. I also maintain and develop databases for the PFD. I also perform help desk services, technical writing services, and graphics design services. As a student assistant, I serve as the lead web designer for the Physical Facilities Department. I also maintain and develop databases for the PFD. I also perform help desk services, technical writing services, and graphics design services.
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Education
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2005 - 2009
Miami University
B.S., Management Information systems -
2001 - 2005
Stephen T. Badin High School
