
JavaScript architect, rapid prototyper, visual designer
Greater Chicago Area

JavaScript architect, rapid prototyper, visual designer
Greater Chicago Area
I've been busy over the last 10+ years designing websites for large corporations, individuals, and everyone in between. Solving interaction problems for web users is quite satisfying.
JavaScript
CSS
Semantic markup (XHTML)
Web standards
Accessibility
Graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Flash
Video editing
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Internet industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
June 1999 — Present (10 years 7 months)
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Internet industry)
January 2005 — March 2008 (3 years 3 months)
I began my relationship with Orbitz as a contract-to-hire candidate. After the first two months of my contract, Orbitz offered me a full-time position. I was hired as an Engineer 1 for the User Interface Engineering group. My accomplishments include developing the CheapTickets tab header, writing the first DHTML calendar for Orbitz and all secondary brands, and co-developing the search forms for air/hotel/car/package searches.
In early 2006, I was promoted to Engineer 2. I began work on the "new platform" for Orbitz: our international white-label travel site. I wrote a large portion of the JavaScript to support air/hote/car/package searches, including the Ajax functionality. I also completed project work and prototyping to support feature development for Orbitz.
In early 2008, I was promoted to Senior User Interface Engineer. My daily tasks include feature work for Orbitz, as well as offering expertise in the areas of JavaScript, prototyping, and domain architecture.
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Internet industry)
June 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 7 months)
BS , Computer Science , 1999 — 2004
writing sketch comedy, performing sketch and improvisational comedy, shooting short comedic films, visual design, No-Limit Texas Hold'em
NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals), LinkedIn