Senior Front End Software Engineer

• Sep 2018 - Present

Senior Front End Software Engineer

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2018

Key responsibilities: • Contributing to development of our core offering centred around machine learning and its application in the security space. • Developing the technology stack and user interfaces for our sites and internal tools. Technologies used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/ES6, React, Node.js/Express, Webpack, Docker Key responsibilities: • Contributing to development of our core offering centred around machine learning and its application in the security space. • Developing the technology stack and user interfaces for our sites and internal tools. Technologies used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/ES6, React, Node.js/Express, Webpack, Docker

Lead Developer (Marketing)

• Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

Key responsibilities: • Maintained a multi-regional site for Cammy.com. • Integrated CRM and marketing automation tools and also set up tracking and analytics solutions as well as optimisation tests. • Built a custom theme for our Wordpress blog. • Supported Cammy's multi-channel marketing efforts by designing advertising, email and social media campaigns to meet our marketing and product needs. Technologies used: HTML, CSS/LESS, JavaScript/ES6, jQuery, Git, Gulp, Node.js, Photoshop, Sketch Show less

Front-End Designer

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

A member of Skype’s Design team with a focus on delivering engaging and useful experiences for Skype.com and its related consumer and business offerings.Key responsibilities:• Actively participated in concept development and feature ideation through sketches and wireframes.• Delivered functional prototypes which facilitated rapid iteration and helped target usability issues early in the design process.• Ensured page flows, user interactions and design intent were communicated clearly to stakeholders.• Supported engineering teams in translating high-fidelity prototypes to production ready pages.• Participated in regular demos and user testing sessions to ensure designs remained customer and product focused.• Developed interactive tools to speed up design workflow and enabled designers to quickly build pages, even with limited coding knowledge.Technologies used:HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, Git, Grunt, Node.js, Photoshop, Illustrator Show less

Senior Software Engineer

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

Part of the UX Engineering team working on the development of Skype.com.Key responsibilities:• Developed a new unified front-end library consisting of scalable HTML, CSS and JavaScript modules. This facilitated faster development across Skype’s web properties and reduced repetition of work by providing consistent and reliable solutions to common design patterns.• Maintained code quality and reliability by writing unit, functional and visual tests for our test suite.• Worked closely with Design teams to translate ideas and static mockups into functional pages.• Collaborated with distributed teams of Engineers to deliver new pages and implement configurable components in our content management system.• Ran A/B tests and leveraged site analytics to facilitate making data-driven decisions towards optimising user experience.• Worked effectively within an Agile team participating in day-to-day SCRUM ceremonies.Technologies used:HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, Git, Grunt, Node.js, Karma, Jasmine Show less

Senior Front-End Developer

• Oct 2008 - Aug 2013

Worked as a Front-End Developer in CBS’s interactive division across a portfolio of publication sites such as CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic and GameSpot. Key responsibilities: • Led an international front-end development team during the global re-platforming of ZDNet and TechRepublic. • Contributed to the development of a responsive design framework which became the foundation for unifying all of CBS’s web properties. • Collaborated with Product Development to create wireframes and design mockups in order to set the product direction of our sites and establish page layouts and user flow. • Designed custom commercial opportunities such as microsites and special reports for clients including Canon, Kodak and Vodafone. • Collaborated with the Marketing team to establish and maintain brand identity and style guidelines to ensure the quality and consistency of our brands. Technologies used: HTML, CSS/LESS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Smarty, SVN, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash Show less

Senior Web Designer

• May 2004 - Aug 2008

Key responsibilities: • Played a key role in the ideation and development of numerous site redesigns including CNET.com.au and ZDNet Australia, translating both business and user needs into effective web solutions. • Designed marketing and sales collateral such as advertisements, flyers, e-mail newsletters and microsites for both online and print. • Supported Editorial teams by producing high quality graphics to enhance and promote content. • Helped increase user engagement across sites through the development of community features and promotion of membership benefits. Technologies used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Mootools, PHP, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign Show less