California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

Optimizely

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Senior technical leader focusing on the Optimizely X web application and client side javascript snippet with a deep understanding of the Optimizely code stack and extensive product knowledge.LeadershipTechnical engineering lead focused on large scale initiatives including the new Optimizely X Web editor & personalization products, Optimizely X feature parity & transition, Concurrent Editing Notification System, 2-Factor authentication rollout, and the Optimizely Desktop App.Feature DevelopmentCore contributor to the revamped Optimizely testing and personalization product, primarily focused on the frontend and web application. Contribute across the frontend with work on new features, frontend architecture revamp (VueJS to ReactJS), bug fixes, performance enhancements, and overall system architecture of the single page frontend application.MentorshipPassion for serving as technical mentor for engineers at all levels through design document review, in person coaching, code review feedback, and technical lead initiatives.

Staff Software Engineer

Onboarded and trained hundreds of Enterprise customers as a technical platform expert.Developed extensive javascript solutions for less technical customers to manipulate and track content changes.Consulted with customers on how to design and implement complex and sophisticated tests.Mentored various success personal in leveraging in depth product knowledge and technical expertise.

Technical Account Manager

- Cofounded social event planning website and app Jointilt. Developed full mobile website platform utilizing JQuery Mobile framework frontend with Facebook API integration for managing users and their social network info• Designed full server side backend utilizing the Laravel PHP framework with JSON data models, providing astreamlined and versatile backbone to effectively support the mobile site as well as Android and iOS applications• Developed full MySQL database schema to store all application data pertaining to users, events, and security info• Currently designing and testing the Android implementation of Jointilt with a focus on backward OS compatibility

Join Tilt

Co-Founder & Lead Developer

- Designed and implemented a zero cost solution to maintain active web server access to client production data during a disaster recovery infrastructure move. Solution prevented delays to project timeline and addressed major client concerns • Identified root cause of client’s production intranet site outage and restored system access for 30,000+ users worldwide through cross-functional collaboration with client teams, impressing KPMG and client management• Secured confidential client data from 3rd party vendor access by re-configuring a legacy access control system with unique tactics and refined processes, significantly saving client resources and time• Redesigned and deployed vendor management application and infrastructure after strategizing with various client business unit managers to accommodate their frequently changing requirements within a tight budget

KPMG Advisory

Senior Associate - Information Protection Practice

- Programmed and refined data analysis macros to identify and remove redundant dataset rows, substantially decreasing human errors and minimizing processing time of client software entitlement reports• Administered and enhanced an SQL database for tracking progress of client software licensing reviews, providing client compliance managers and sales reps with real-time metrics• Programmed Excel macros and VBA scripts to automatically format and batch process hundreds of licensing reports, which significantly reduced filing effort and automated documentation process for the engagement team• Collaborated with Mountain View and global KPMG partners to achieve competitive costs and profitable margins for international project proposals by organizing and adjusting billing rates, work hours, and resource allocations

Associate - Software Compliance Practice

- Identified and remediated enterprise wide IT security risks for client’s corporate controllers• Designed and implemented process control framework to mitigate risk in client’s corporate IT environment, strategizing directly with client’s security Director to understand and strengthen their IT management processes

Associate - IT Advisory

- Investigated and reported suspicious customer bank accounts to federal investigators, consulting with client’s management to refine the process of identifying unusual cash activity and money laundering patterns• Trained colleagues to navigate several legacy UNIX banking systems required for investigation

Intern - IT Advisory

- Developed recommendations for design tool improvements through comparisons with competitor’s products• Strategized with sales and software teams to create marketing collateral supporting a major software release

Altera Corporation

Intern - Technical Marketing Team

- Purchased, implemented, and maintained <a href="http://CCAWakeboarders.com">CCAWakeboarders.com</a> website as a social network for wakeboarders and <a href="http://Spreadmonster.com">Spreadmonster.com</a> website for sports enthusiasts• Generated over $30,000 of referral revenue via trafficking visitors to an affiliate website• Revised and edited Flash and HTML templates, organized file hosting database, updated website content, and administered user email accounts

James Fox