JOE VERNAZZA
SENIOR FRONT-END DEVELOPER
A self-motivated, well-rounded and passionate senior level front-end developer with over 15 years of experience creating web, mobile, iPad and kiosk based applications. Flexible and adaptable to new situations and new technologies, I strive to produce content that expands my capabilities and surpasses client’s expectations.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Developer
Natrel Communications, Parsippany NJ
August 2015 - May 2018
Fully integrated into every step of the production of all digital jobs, brainstorming concepts and creating wireframes, programming, testing and launching each project. Working closely with QA, the design team and project managers to make sure all pieces are built bug-free, to specifications and under budget. Created templates for iPad based e-Detailers using both Veeva and Agnitio platforms and a grunt application to package Veeva slides for upload. Programming of robust websites, animated and fully optimized HTML banner ads, flash-based touch-screen kiosks, sometimes using proprietary CMS backends like CrownPeak or managed on Cisco UCM. Proposed and created multiple intra-office applications like a WordPress based system for office forms and an iPad app survey for potential employees to use during their interview process. Conducted experiments in new technologies like Estimote GPS beacons and analytics dashboard platform development.
Senior Developer
Bristol Myers Squibb, Plainsboro NJ
August 2014 - June 2015
Development of HTML-based banner ads using CSS3 keyframe animations and javascript, focused heavily on file-size optimization and browser/device compatibility. Responsible for routing all created components through the QA approval process and publishing through DoubleClick Studio network. Daily coordination with producers and design team to ensure components all meet publisher specifications, brand compliance and upload deadlines. Occasional programming assistance to the Interactive Visual Aid team, for content displayed on iPad through Veeva.
Director of New Media
New World Group, Secaucus NJ
April 2005 - April 2014
Responsible for building & maintaining the majority of NWG’s interactive content from 2005 to early 2014. Daily collaboration with the design team, sales team and clients to develop responsive and dynamic websites, touch-screen kiosks, flash banner ads and HTML email campaigns using technologies such as WordPress, Bootstrap and jQuery. Web hosting administration for well over 100 websites developed while at NWG, using both Plesk & Cpanel control panels and administration of an online apartment ad posting and tracking software built around Google Analytics.
Interactive Developer
Commonhealth, Wayne NJ
June 2004 - March 2005
Integral part of a team of developers responsible for creating exciting interactive and animated flash-based presentations for sales pitches to major pharmaceutical companies.
Creative Director
Vee Interactive, Freelance
January 2002 - present
Designed and developed over 20 websites for multiple freelance clients ranging from local businesses to global companies such as Arista records (website live from 2002 - 2004) and rock and roll hall of famer Bernie Worrell.
SKILLS
- Passionate developer well versed in HTML, PHP, JS/jQuery, JSON & XML, CSS.
- Years of experience with cross-browser compatibility and passionate about responsive and fluid, grid-based layouts.
- Creative designer with an eye for detail and an instinct for typography, color theory and user experience.
- Experienced developing for Desktop UX but also for iOS and Android Devices.
- Comfortable in PHP-based frameworks like WordPress, Drupal and the custom CMS library SMARTY.
- Experienced with creating wireframes and planning out animations and interactions efficiently and with purpose.
- Knowledgeable about SEO and content/event tracking with Google Analytics.
- Web hosting administrator, familiar with both Plesk and CPanel admin environments.
- A keen understanding of advertising and brand identities.
- Enthusiastic to embrace and employ new techniques, skills and technology.
- Excellent communicator, strong work ethic and a positive, friendly work demeanor.
- Comfortable working individually or collaboratively and a positive-thinking, self-motivated problem-solver.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
HTML5 / CSS3 / PHP
JS / jQuery / Angular
JSON / XML / REST
Actionscript 2 / 3
WordPress / Drupal
MySQL
Grunt / Terminal
SVN / GIT
Veeva / Agnitio
Plesk / CPanel
SEO / Google Analytics
Axure
DoubleClick Studio
Flash & Adobe CC
Final Cut Studio
Logic Studio
EDUCATION
Pratt University, NYC 2000-2001
AA, Digital Design and Interactive Media