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SeniorSoftwareEngineer

Jelani Etienne

Atlanta

Summary

Senior Information Technology Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering scalable web and software solutions across enterprise environments. Expertise in modern UI engineering, full-stack development, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges, support platform modernization, and deliver high-quality systems under tight deadlines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
02.2011 - 01.2026
  • Led development of customer-facing web applications for HomeDepot.com, delivering scalable, high-traffic features used by millions of customers
  • Built and enhanced modern UI functionality using standards-compliant HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, emphasizing performance, accessibility, and maintainability
  • Ensured consistent cross-browser support across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer while balancing legacy constraints with modern best practices
  • Applied SEO strategies and performance optimizations to improve discoverability, page speed, and user experience
  • Designed and implemented internal tools and dashboards providing real-time visibility into application health, performance metrics, and business insights
  • Collaborated closely with UX and design partners to deliver polished, intuitive interfaces while reducing complexity and long-term technical debt
  • Solved complex engineering challenges by designing resilient, scalable solutions aligned with long-term platform goals
  • Contributed to QA and testing strategies to maintain production stability and reliability
  • Served as a trusted technical contributor and mentor, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and system longevity

Technologies:
JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Angular, Contentful CMS, GraphQL, Java, CI/CD Pipelines

Web Developer (Contract)

UCB Pharma
Atlanta, GA
10.2007 - 08.2009
  • Designed, implemented, documented, tested, and supported web-based, data-driven applications across the full software lifecycle
  • Developed front-end and server-side components using ASP, HTML, CSS, and RedDot CMS
  • Authored technical specifications and maintained system documentation using standard modeling practices
  • Monitored development progress and site performance using WebTrends Analytics and Oracle-based reporting
  • Optimized intranet, internet, and database systems for performance and reliability
  • Provided end-user support and resolved production issues using Trac and Remedy

Technologies:
ASP, HTML5, CSS3, RedDot CMS, Oracle, WebTrends Analytics

Web Specialist (Contract)

UPS
Alpharetta, GA
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • Supported enterprise intranet and internet platforms serving UPS Professional Services and Strategic Accounts
  • Designed and developed scalable, secure web applications using ASP, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, and PHP
  • Collaborated with business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical solutions
  • Contributed architectural input to technical leads and solution architects
  • Delivered high-quality solutions across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Technologies:
ASP, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Atlanta, GA
02-2004

Skills

  • Programming languages
  • Web application development
  • Amazon web services
  • Project leadership
  • API development experience
  • Development lifecycles
  • Oral and written communications
  • Testing and debugging
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance
  • Performance optimization

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Home Depot
02.2011 - 01.2026

Web Developer (Contract)

UCB Pharma
10.2007 - 08.2009

Web Specialist (Contract)

UPS
06.2006 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Jelani Etienne