JOEL M KRECKLOW
Eugene,OR
Summary
Disciplined Front-End Web Developer with extensive experience in UI/UX design, adept in balancing the needs of the user with the requirements of project timelines and leveraging the appropriate rather than the popular tools to create engaging web applications. Proficient in JavaScript ES6, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3, with a proven track record of developing engaging, accessible, and cross-browser compatible websites that prioritize responsive design using Bootstrap. Deep experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology, SOLID principles, and clean code practices. Skilled in utilizing version control systems like SVN and GIT, with a strong background in JIRA for project management. Enthusiastic troubleshooter, meticulous tester, thorough documenter.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Support Engineer
BHS Pharmacy
Eugene, OR
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained and updated existing websites and web-based content delivery systems using HTML5,CSS3,Javascript ES6+
- Tested and debugged code for various browsers to ensure compatibility.
- Integrated data from external sources into web pages using AJAX requests and JSON objects.
- Provided technical support related to coding issues encountered during development process.
- Developed and documented style guidelines for website content.
- Integrated responsive design principles into existing websites for improved usability on mobile devices.
- Created and maintained wiki knowledge-base articles and technical documents relating to internal processes.
- Created tutorials and FAQs for common operations to eliminate unnecessary service calls and avoidable user errors.
Freelance Developer
Self Employed Contractor
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
- MS Razor Forms
- Mysql
- JIRA
- Responsive Web Design
- Agile/Scrum
Timeline
Software Support Engineer
BHS Pharmacy
04.2023 - 03.2024
Freelance Developer
Self Employed Contractor
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