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JavaScript Developer | Creative Technologist | Illustrator

Front-end engineer and creative technologist with 15+ years of experience building interactive web applications, educational tools, and browser-based experiences. Led visual direction for over 400 projects, combining UI design, illustration, and motion with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS development. Comfortable working across design and engineering to prototype and build responsive, user-focused web interfaces. Experienced in taking products from concept through release, including modernizing legacy interactive systems into modern web standards. Focused on building clear, usable, and engaging digital experiences.



Core Skills

Frontend Development

JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS, Canvas, jQuery

Interactive Systems

Game Mechanics, Browser-Based Apps, Interaction Logic, UI/UX Design

Creative

Animation, Illustration, Audio Production

Tools & Backend:

Adobe Creative Suite, PHP, MySQL

Additional:

Performance Optimization, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Legacy System Modernization


Professional Experience
Help Me 2 Learn Company

- Lead JavaScript Developer & Interactive Designer (2015-2026)

  • Lead development of interactive web applications for educational products using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
  • Migrated legacy Flash platform to HTML5, improving performance, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility
  • Developed backend tracking systems (PHP/MySQL)
  • Integrated audio, video, and animation into interactive learning experiences
  • Created UI assets and illustrations supporting product experience design
- Senior Interactive Developer (2002-2015)
  • Developed web-based learning products, interaction systems, and UI/UX design assets
  • Collaborated with instructional designers to deliver end-to-end digital learning products
Freelance / Contract

-Interactive Web Game Developer & Illustrator

  • Designed and shipped browser-based games including Gold Miner Vegas and Finders Keepers
  • Built gameplay systems including input handling, progression, scoring, and UI interaction logic
  • Created game assets, UI design animations and promotional artwork
  • Created interactive infographics and data-driven visual content
SmartPros Inc.

-Interactive Designer & Front-End Developer

  • Designed and built web-based training modules for financial and business education
  • Integrated multimedia content including voice-over and interactive elements

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art (Illustration)

Biola University