JOEL KRECKLOW
Eugene,OR
Summary
Creative front-end developer with expertise in UI/UX design and modern JavaScript frameworks. Known for revitalizing legacy codebases and implementing robust API integrations. Brings an Agile mindset and strong teamwork to deliver engaging, high-performance user experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Analyst
Intracta
New York, NY
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Executed extensive refactor of legacy code for socket-based online collaboration and presentation software
- Built reusable components for future use utilizing object-oriented programming principles.
- Created and maintained complex user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks
- Incorporated third-party APIs into existing applications using JavaScript.
- Maintained the GIT version control system to manage source code changes across multiple development teams.
Self Employed Contractor
Lane Regional Air Protection Authority
Eugene, OR
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Researched, developed and implemented WordPress child theme to integrate existing 3rd party API into new site design.
- Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders.
- Reviewed code regularly for accuracy and intended functionality.
- Organized client meetings to provide progress updates.
- Worked closely with client at every stage to collect and apply feedback
Software Analyst II
City of Eugene
Eugene, OR
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed, developed and deployed client-side UI for Landtrack, a web application that manages information for both commercial and residential building permits/projects within the Planning & Development department
- Produced detailed documentation for all aspects of Landtrack UI
- Worked with team to develop and deploy mobile software service for Android and IPhone which allowed citizen reporting of illegal fireworks activity in their local area
- Designed custom icons for mobile software service for Android and IPhone that allowed citizen reporting of hazardous conditions along city-wide network of bike paths
- Researched and presented in-house workshops for department staff highlighting useful and interesting web-based tools for debugging, wireframing and rapid prototyping
- Continuous skill-development focused on Javascript/jQuery (ES6, ESNext), C# and
- Guided change management tasks using GIT
Software Analyst I
Inseego
Eugene, OR
05.2013 - 03.2017
- Designed, developed, deployed and documented software solutions for both web-based and embedded platforms using PHP, JQuery, AJAX, JSON, WebSockets and HTML/CSS
- Worked within a team of developers to add new features, debug legacy code and document server-side libraries in PHP and client-side UI classes in JQuery/Javascript
- Collaborated with graphic design teams to integrate resources and ensure consistency in branding across all Inseego software products
- Collaborated with QA staff to establish effective bug reporting methodologies and bring a unified vocabulary and greater clarity to the communications between our developers and testers
- Worked independently to develop and deploy UI architecture for embedded cellular platform using jQuery, WSS, AJAX, JSON, HTML
- Developed and deployed web-based secure file transfer utility using PHP, SSH tunneling and MySQL which allowed clients to quickly attach high-value purchase-order approval documentation to web-based forms. This utility accelerated the approval turn-around from a slow, manual process taking several days into a near real-time, automated process
- Mentored junior developers to foster skill-growth and encourage effective coding patterns
- Analyzed legacy PHP code to determine intended functionality, capture underlying business rules and safely re-factored to improve inefficiencies and remove ineffective patterns
- Solicited recommendations and feedback from all developers across all teams (embedded and web) to produce "FW Coding Guidelines", a reference document presenting 'best practice' guidelines with clear, concise examples for when/how to apply them
Web Developer
Bergs Ski & Snowboard Shop
Eugene, OR
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Maintained and expanded core functionality for eCommerce website using PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS3 and HTML
- Developed and deployed 'Day Trip Bus-Travel' reservation system and corresponding server-side administration tools which enabled non-technical staff members to easily manage complex technical processes
- Developed data-ingestion utility to manage the integration of disparate data-feeds into database (PHP, JSON, MySQL, JQuery)
- Worked efficiently within strict coding standards for proprietary architecture
- Implemented code-review processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development
Programmer/Analyst 1
QuoteSoftware Inc
Eugene, OR
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Designed, implemented and maintained 'Quotesoft OnScreen Takeoff' using VB and C++
- Substantially increased company revenue by being first-to-market with all-digital construction estimation process ("OnScreen Takeoff")
- Collaborated with company stake-holders to identify and prioritize software enhancements
- Managed code revisions using SVN / Tortoise
- Documented new features and trained support staff to ensure effective utilization
- Evaluated and integrated 3rd party libraries to enhance product capabilities
- Developed stand-alone 'proof of concept' apps in C++ and VB to demonstrate proper functioning of planned enhancements prior to integration
Skills
- UI/UX
- Javascript, ES6
- WebSockets
- HTML5, CSS3
- Mysql
- GIT
- JIRA
- Responsive Web Design
- Agile/Scrum
- Object-oriented programming
Timeline
Software Analyst
Intracta
04.2023 - 06.2025
Self Employed Contractor
Lane Regional Air Protection Authority
03.2022 - 10.2022
Software Analyst II
City of Eugene
10.2017 - 01.2022
Software Analyst I
Inseego
05.2013 - 03.2017
Web Developer
Bergs Ski & Snowboard Shop
03.2012 - 03.2013
Programmer/Analyst 1
QuoteSoftware Inc
02.2008 - 11.2011