Vertrail Vaughns

• Collaborated with developers and QA to integrate CI/CD best practices, increasing deployment frequency and decreasing release errors
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for Sitecore XM Cloud, automating build and deployment to Preview and Production environments via Sitecore CLI and XM Cloud Deploy App.”
• Develop and optimize responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, implementing and refining components directly in Sitecore preview environments to ensure pixel‑perfect, production‑ready experiences.
• Deliver fast, accurate UI enhancements that shorten turnaround time for content updates and defect resolution by roughly 30% and support an estimated 15% improvement in lead set rate per click.
• Worked as an in-house SME for email marketing (HEM), configuring and implementing single landing pages in the CMS backend, pushing pages to production, and partnering with web designers and the email marketing team to create high-converting, lead-focused landing experiences.

• Collaborated with designers and IR teams to develop 30+ pages of security training modules for internal BOA portal, revamping application user interface using jQuery, Ajax, Bootstrap to improve user experience and maximize speed
• Regularly participated in daily calls to review several iterations of page design, functionality, and recommendations, participating in peer-review sessions to discuss potential coding modifications and devise technical solutions
• Utilized Jira with Agile Methodology to create branches, subtasks, and assignments; participated in weekly sprint meetings to learn of manager-assigned tasks and implement new page design changes while meeting 95% of deadlines
• Managed landing page development projects from initial requirements through design and push to production, effectively conducting unit testing after production to enhance designs and prevent re-occurrence of defects
• Collaborated with graphic designers and back-end developers to discuss custom and standard code being developed, configuring short codes and backend changes and migrating networks with IR team as well as internal teams
• Used HTML5, JavaScript, Bootstrap and CSS3 to build responsive, cross-browser compatible and high-performance web applications to ensure platform accessibility across multiple devices, including tablets and phones
• Consulted with technology groups to resolve complex issues, recommended advanced programming solutions, and provided continuous maintenance and monitoring on web applications
• Initial 3-month contract was extended beyond 1 year as a result of research, leadership, and organizational skills

• Migrated websites between platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, and other Content Management Systems for numerous small businesses and private companies
• Enhanced user experience and accomplished webpage objectives by creating site structure, navigation, and graphics integration, utilizing standard HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript to customize themes in production
• Monitored and analyzed revenue generation from website traffic information, effectively increasing conversion rate and site traffic through implementation of API key search terms and internet marketing and promotions
• Updated and maintained code in SharePoint as a repository for reusable code

Developed and implemented high-quality mockups and designed wireframes for new and existing clients, completing 100+ pages for major companies such as Bank of America, Visa, State Farm, BMW, American Airlines, and Activision.

• Used HTML5, JavaScript, Bootstrap and CSS3 on responsive sites across multiple browsers, tablets, and other internet accessing devices such as phones to ensure accessibility of the site from multiple devices
• Led discovery calls with prospective and existing clients to identify user-interface software requirements and consolidations, collaborating with teams to create strategic plans for implementing desired designs and functionality

• Assisted Senior Developers with the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of all menu maintenance portal code using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Communicated with and worked alongside clients to discuss and determine requirements to implement software solutions that fit their business needs, utilizing mobile responsive frameworks to create websites
• Participated in daily scrum meetings and sprint planning sessions to establish timelines and deliverables
• Performed unit testing in order to process functionality after publication and appropriately fix bugs

• Worked closely with digital marketing managers, database programmers, and multimedia programmers to research and plan strategic digital communications for small companies regarding industry trends
• Developed and maintained knowledge of how to create and develop website designs using various online platforms
• Supported marketing managers with advertising and marketing for companies such as Best Buy and Dave & Buster's

• Maintained database performance by calculating the best values for database parameters
• Completed maintenance requirements by evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products
• Established and maintained database structure to effectively identify specific segments of data for various analysis
• Provided service to students, faculty, and staff by organizing faculty account files