Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, SQL

Frontend

React, Next.js, HTML/CSS, Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js, Express, REST APIs

Data

SQL Server, ORM tools (Hibernate, Sequelize), MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB

Cloud & DevOps

OpenShift, Docker, CI/CD pipelines

Testing & Quality

Jest, Playwright, Unit/Integration testing

Professional Experience

Application Developer → Application Developer/Analyst

BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee | Remote/Chattanooga, TN

April 2020 – Present

  • Developed Full-Stack Java web applications and REST Services for authenticated portals.
  • Oversaw utilization of Off-Shore contractors to ensure delegated work was delivered on-time and to proper specs.
  • Modernized existing JavaEE applications into Spring and Spring Boot setups.
  • Prevented millions of dollars in fines by refactoring and redesigning existing web application within tight deadline.
  • Created suite of API tests (Postman) for RestAPIs to automate change validation of external services and teams.
  • Converted Services to utilize Swagger 2.0/OpenAPI Annotations for inter-team clarity.

Programmer, UI/UX Developer

HappyGiant | Remote

May 2013 – Feb 2020

  • Developed UI systems and core mechanics within XR mobile apps.
  • Consulted with UX designers to provide technical requirements for designs.
  • Created solutions (In-App Design tools, Google Sheet setup/linking, etc) for developers and quality engineers to allow for faster testing and iterations.
  • Extended application development tools to allow designers to edit and manipulate values, alleviating development bottlenecks and decreasing production time.
  • Implemented and improved a UI creation/management system reducing UI implementation and maintenance time by 40%.
  • Refactored company modules to allow for reusability across multiple projects increasing product scalability.
  • Smoothly integrated and successfully developed solutions in multi-contract company with concurrent project deadlines.

Launched Titles: Nanables, Holo Grid Monster Battle (AR/VR), Untamed ARena

Technical Artist / Project Manager

Eyes Wide Games | Atlanta, GA

Feb 2011 – Apr 2013

  • Created development solutions/tools to bridge gaps between artists, designers, and developers.
  • Interacted with external clients to establish development goals and utilized Agile philosophies to create and manage development plans.
  • Developed tools to allow designers to create and iterate upon level designs utilizing XML and ActionScript, effectively reducing development time for content by 50%.
  • Developed and established new standards for company processes involving the export/import and integration of art assets into Adobe Flash.

Launched Titles: A&E’s Storage Wars: The Game, AMC’s The Walking Dead Social Game, Ubisoft’s CSI: Crime City

Quality Assurance Tester

Hi-Rez Studios / Tripwire Interactive | Atlanta, GA

Mar 2010 – Jan 2011

  • Created and developed testing documentation, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency in test reports and daily build testability for developers.

Side Projects

Calistoga Fit On Demand Mobile App (iOS/Android)

React, Unity, C#, JavaScript, Google Firebase

Education

Bachelor's in Game Development

Art Institute of Atlanta

2009

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