Ashton Bruton
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with a strong commitment to collaboration, solutions-oriented problem-solving, high standards in development, and building meaningful customer relationships. I use various web technologies to develop customer-focused websites, components, designs, services, and APIs. I am a great communicator with the ability to work closely with people of differing backgrounds and personalities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Stack Software Engineer
Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Paired with fellow engineers to brainstorm ideas, debug problems, and review code.
- Adopted engineering best practices and delivered the highest quality scalable solutions.
- Designed and implemented scalable application programming interfaces.
- Planned and engineered RESTful web services to manipulate dynamic datasets.
- Developed React components designed to increase customer conversion and retention.
- Subject matter expert in Dallas Morning News' identity, subscription, reporting, and data management software.
- Used software plugins like BlueConic to control the paywall and send required data to Google Analytics.
- Used external APIs like Braintree to supplement user data for reporting.
- Led effort to optimize middleware to lighten database and server load.
- Assisted in onboarding new team members.
- Spoke about team projects and accomplishments at company meetings with the executive board.
UI Engineer
Cox Automotive Inc.
Dallas, TX
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Analyzed requirements and designed, developed and implemented software applications
- Used various technologies, including JavaScript to make code repairs and optimize components
- Implemented and updated Adobe Tag Manager software for Ford and Lincoln websites
- Kept abreast of emerging technologies, software and trends then applied it when building new components
- Facilitated and conducted scrum ceremonies
- Helped steer team priorities based upon client needs
- Completed refactor of existing components to enhance visuals and strengthen user experience
- Assisted senior developers to meet pressing deadlines for large projects
- Updated existing and built new components using React and Redux
Web Developer / Consultant / Data Analyst
AustinCSI
Plano, TX
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Conceptualize web application architecture with the understanding that PHP and SQL would be used for server and database interactions
- Developed and implemented responsive web applications that are built using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP and SQL Databases
- Experience in creating data driven dashboard applications both internal and client facing using an Apache server with a SQL database
- Developed a defect management system for AT&T that allowed for the upload of data files that were validated, sanitized and formatted for the database
- Responsible for hot fixes that required the use of JavaScript and PHP updates
- Assisted in developing technological strategy for clients that was designed to evolve their web space using open source web language
- Setup and maintained domains and sub-domains at which the projects were located
- Responsible for analyzing large datasets and creating meaningful reports for various levels of management for PepsiCo
- Maintained multiple datasets and monitor versions
Support Analyst
Dealertrack Interactive
Dallas, TX
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluated and resolved all client issues regarding their websites
- Consulted with clients regarding updates to their site design
- Assisted with dealership interactive budget by developing creative solutions
- Developed and executed rebranding of sites including full rebranding using front-end code including HTML, CSS and JavaScript alterations
- Wrote front-end code to alter appearance and to apply hot fixes to functionality of sites
- Pioneering member of platform migration team
- Trained clients and colleagues on using available software tools
Internet Sales Manager
Toyota of Richardson
Richardson, TX
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Developed quality responses to internet leads quickly
- Developed customer databases to create and maintain business opportunities
- Assisted sales consultants in closing deals
- Developed and maintained customer relationships
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (EMAC)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX2010
Skills
- JavaScript, jQuery
- CSS3, Sass
- PHP
- React
- SQL
- Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Personnel and Client Training
- Reporting
- Budgeting
- Sales
- Agile
- Technical Support
- QA
Timeline
Full Stack Software Engineer
Dallas Morning News
03.2020 - Current
UI Engineer
Cox Automotive Inc.
06.2017 - 12.2019
Web Developer / Consultant / Data Analyst
AustinCSI
04.2015 - 06.2017
Support Analyst
Dealertrack Interactive
03.2013 - 04.2015
Internet Sales Manager
Toyota of Richardson
04.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (EMAC)
Texas Tech University