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Michael Radonis

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

Self-motivated and passionate web developer with hands-on experience creating responsive web applications and learning modern technologies like JavaScript, React, and Python. Known for a detail-oriented approach to building customized interfaces that prioritize accessibility, security, and performance. Eager to apply problem-solving skills and a strong foundation in web development to collaborate on projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CSS Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Designed visually appealing, responsive user interfaces using CSS3 and pre-processors like SASS.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
  • Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.
  • Enhanced layouts with CSS animations and transitions to improve user engagement.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility for web applications by troubleshooting CSS issues.
  • Collaborated with mock designs to replicate UI concepts using Flexbox and Grid.
  • Updated and optimized existing CSS files to maintain scalability and performance.
  • Adapted and implemented methodologies and processes.
  • Handled design, development, deployment and maintenance of integration processes.
  • Developed integration solutions and accounted for unit testing, configuration, business readiness and production support.

PHP API Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed RESTful APIs using PHP to facilitate data exchange between web applications.
  • Practiced server-side scripting with PHP to handle backend processes efficiently.
  • Created API documentation for seamless integration with frontend applications.
  • Connected APIs to third-party services for added functionality (e.g., payment processing or data retrieval).
  • Implemented authentication and security protocols for API endpoints.
  • Developed back-end components to connect applications with web services.

Open-Source Contributer

GitHub/Online Community
08.2020 - Current
  • Contributed to open-source projects by submitting bug fixes and feature enhancements.
  • Participated in community discussions to improve documentation and project workflows.
  • Reviewed pull requests and provided feedback on code quality and best practices.
  • Built a small React-based widget for a GitHub community project.
  • Enhanced project accessibility by refining CSS styles for better user experience.
  • Researched and organized facts and sources.
  • Collaborated with other writers and team members for new ideas and strategies.

Independent IT Assistant

Personal/Community/Family/Self-Initiated
08.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with troubleshooting website issues, including layout inconsistencies and broken links.
  • Set up and configured basic hosting environments for personal and family websites.
  • Provided technical advice on web application performance optimization.
  • Educated others on basic web design principles and tools.
  • Helped non-technical users understand and implement CMS platforms like WordPress.
  • Responded to queries on phone, via email or through IT ticketing system.
  • Maintained current software licenses and patched applications to stay up-to-date with latest features.
  • Reviewed system and network performance to make proactive adjustments based on established IT policies.
  • Gathered and translated project requirements and collaboratively worked to define scope and milestones.
  • Installed and configured software and hardware.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.

HTML Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed static and dynamic websites using HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript, etc. ensuring semantic markup.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Boosted web traffic by improving navigation and rectifying bottlenecks.
  • Developed user-oriented visuals and features using front-end languages to increase site traffic.
  • Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
  • Optimized website structure to enhance SEO and accessibility compliance.
  • Created responsive layouts using Flexbox and Grid systems.
  • Designed and implemented navigation menus, buttons, and forms.
  • Assisted friends and family with HTML-based projects, including portfolios and small websites.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.

React Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Built responsive single-page applications (SPAs) using React.js and modern hooks.
  • Developed reusable components to maintain consistency and reduce development time.
  • Integrated APIs to fetch and display dynamic data within React applications.
  • Created a simple task tracker app with React, using Context API for state management.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility and responsive design across devices.
  • Created mobile applications based on React, integrating Facebook's best practices for interface design.
  • Developed user interfaces for deployment on Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms.
  • Designed REST calls using React to streamline user interface performance.
  • Maintained high-level expertise in React state management strategies.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Translated customer requirements into written use cases.

JavaScript Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed dynamic web components using JavaScript and ES6+ features.
  • Built interactive front-end applications, focusing on user experience and performance.
  • Practiced DOM manipulation to create dynamic web pages without external libraries.
  • Created a weather app integrating third-party APIs for real-time data updates.
  • Utilized debugging tools like Chrome Developer Tools to resolve front-end issues.
  • Utilized software development constructs to code, verify and test Java-based distributables.
  • Identified and eliminated performance bottlenecks by determining root causes and remediating problematic code.
  • Created Java-based solutions for use with AWS and other cloud-based platforms.

Python Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Wrote Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks, such as file organization and data processing.
  • Developed a web scraper to collect and analyze data from publicly available websites.
  • Identified possible system enhancements to improving functionality and streamline administration.
  • Followed best practices with code development, maintenance and testing to improve solution design.
  • Stayed current on developments in related Python frameworks.
  • Explored web development frameworks like Flask to create dynamic web pages.
  • Practiced building REST APIs and integrating them into small applications.
  • Contributed to a GitHub repository, enhancing Python-based solutions for beginners.

Full Stack Web Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Designed and developed full-stack applications using React for the front end and Node.js for the backend.
  • Implemented database management systems with MongoDB, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Created responsive and dynamic user interfaces, incorporating accessibility standards.
  • Troubleshot and debugged performance issues to improve site load times and usability.
  • Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
  • Used Javascript, SQL and HTML to develop app-solutions.
  • Built and maintained an e-commerce demo project, integrating secure payment APIs.
  • Developed efficient and maintainable software according to business objectives and needs of clients.
  • Maintained complex technology infrastructure and collaborated with product team to implement new features and strategically plan for future products.

Freelancer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current
  • Build responsive websites and web applications for personal growth and skill development.
  • Develop front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to ensure cross-device compatibility.
  • Practiced API integration and backend scripting using Python and Node.js.
  • Applied self-taught principles to create portfolio projects.

Personal Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
01.2016 - Current
  • Undertook independent projects to deepen understanding of full-stack web development.
  • Experimented with various technologies, including React, Python, and APIs, to build small-scale applications.
  • Designed and deployed a personal portfolio to showcase development progress and skills.
  • Focused on creating reusable components and clean, maintainable codebases.
  • Consistently learned and implemented new development trends to stay updated.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05-2025

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Reactjs
  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • RESTful APIs
  • Responsive Design
  • Troubleshooting/Debugging
  • Web Performance Optimization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Self-Motivation

Timeline

CSS Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

PHP API Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

Open-Source Contributer

GitHub/Online Community
08.2020 - Current

Independent IT Assistant

Personal/Community/Family/Self-Initiated
08.2020 - Current

HTML Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

React Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

JavaScript Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

Python Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

Full Stack Web Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

Freelancer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
08.2020 - Current

Personal Developer

Personal/Freelance for Clients
01.2016 - Current

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Wake Technical Community College
Michael Radonis