Jordan Gilchrist
Senior Frontend Engineer
Auburn,Alabama
Summary
Hello, I am an accomplished Front End Web Developer with over 15 years of experience in the field. I am well-versed in HTML5, CSS3, ES6 Javascript, and React, as well as multiple other coding languages that deal with the front end of web development. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to design and develop visually stunning and user-friendly websites, utilizing the latest web technologies and best practices. I have a keen eye for detail and am dedicated to creating efficient, effective, and accessible web experiences for users. My expertise in front-end development has led me to work with various clients, from startups to large corporations, helping them achieve their online goals. I am a strong collaborator, working closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to ensure that each project is completed to the highest standard. My most notable accolade was working for the late John McAfee and his company Future Tense Central as well as the primary company I worked for which he acquired, which was QikFunder LLC.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Multimedia Specialist/Full Stack Developer
Auburn University
Auburn
10.2021 - Current
- Converting primary websites from Cascade, Wordpress, or PHP into Hygraph with NextJs, React, Tailwind CSS,
- GraphQL, and Algolia Search
- Responsible for Azure server upkeep and programming automation to deploy NextJs applications when Hygraph content is updated
- Responsible for maintaining Federal Web Standards pertaining to Higher Education
- Section 508, ABA, and
- WCAG 2.1
- HTML/PHP/Javascript
- React / NextJs / GraphQl / Headless CMS
- Azure Web Services / CI/CD / GIT
- BootStrap / Tailwind / Hygraph / Module Federation
Lead Developer
B3 Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Directly managed all Developers, Senior Developers, and Tech Leads from an HR standpoint and worked with
- Tech Leads, PM Lead, and C-Level to make sure that staffing needs were satisfactorily met and that high standards were maintained
- Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with all Developers, Senior Developers, and Tech Leads
- Interviewed development job candidates and had input in hiring process
- Worked with Project Management, Development Manager and other developers in a leadership role to ensure the integrity of our systems, our processes and procedures, frameworks and methodologies, and ultimately the finished code as delivered to the client
- Interacted with customer along with PM Lead in regular review meetings
- Frequently assigned as Technical Lead on projects, and often held a leadership role in assigned projects
- When assigned as Technical Lead on a project, worked with Development Manager and Project Management to ensure that requirements were met throughout life of project
- Creatively solved assigned issues within guidelines provided by Project Management group, Senior Developers, and Technical Leads
- Participated in git repository/code merge by working in a local branch and using merges and pull requests as outlined for the project
- Maintained a local development environment where code can be edited locally and tested on a local web server before it was moved forward
- Wrote completely customized Magento extensions; implements and/or customizes 3rd party Magento extensions; modifies existing customized extensions, all as required
- HTML/PHP/Javascript / Magento / Shopify / WordPress / Joomla / ModX
- React / NextJs / GraphQl / Headless CMS
- Azure Web Services / CI/CD / GIT
- BootStrap / Tailwind / Hygraph / Module Federation
Full Stack Web Developer
Mystic Wolf Solutions
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements
- Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans
- Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments, including testing features and correcting code
- Created sites and code bases in React, NEXTJS, Redux, HTML, PHP, CSS3, Bootstrap, ModX, Wordpress, Joomla,
- Drupal, and shopify
- Delivered performance-driven and user-centric websites that met all business requirements
- Reviewed code, debugged problems and corrected issues
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns
- Inspected equipment, assessed functionality and optimized controls
- Took initial concepts and developed project plans
- Managed milestones from initial steps through final delivery
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations
- Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance supportability and identify performance bottlenecks
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches
- Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications
- Managed team of 25 engineers on projects in the Front End Stack
- HTML/PHP/Javascript / Magento / Shopify / WordPress / Joomla / ModX
- React / NextJs / GraphQl / Headless CMS
- Azure Web Services / CI/CD / GIT
- BootStrap / Tailwind / Hygraph / Module Federation
Lead Developer
QikFunder LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function prior to release
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality
- Introduced agile methodologies and effective development best practices to division to enhance product development
- Pioneered new methods of code review to incorporate wider range of voices, enhancing final products with ideas otherwise overlooked
- Directed multi-national team of junior developers, integrating disparate levels of experience and technical knowledge into cohesive efforts
- Produced detailed program codes and specifications
- Tested software products for strong functionality and optimization
- Advised senior stakeholders on correct project methodologies based on business goals and internal parameters for planned development tasks
- Interfaced between high-value customers and junior developers, encouraging use of client feedback in software updates
- Created novel method of monitoring product health, incorporating metrics such as end-user satisfaction and technical fault statistics
- Carefully documented technical workflows and knowledge in private wiki for education of newly hired employees
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers
- Integrated live, virtual and constructive programs into cohesive product
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development life-cycle, from requirement gathering to production releases
- Company was acquired by John McAfee and Future Tense Central, which I built sites in React, NEXT, PHP, HTML,
- CSS, and was a server manager for all sites I worked on.
Education
High School Diploma -
09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
React / NextJs / Angular / Redux
undefinedTimeline
Multimedia Specialist/Full Stack Developer - Auburn University
10.2021 - Current
Lead Developer - B3 Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2021
Full Stack Web Developer - Mystic Wolf Solutions
03.2013 - 02.2016
Lead Developer - QikFunder LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
Opelika High School - High School Diploma,
09.2002 - 05.2006