Résumé

Aaron Young

https://ajy.co - aaron@ajy.co - 503/893-8893

I'm a JavaScript developer in Bend, Oregon. I work with Vue, Node, Firebase, and WordPress. I'm looking for a position where I can continue to learn more deeply in the JavaScript ecosystem, work with a strong development team, and which allows opportunity to gain more formal project management experience.

Key Skills

• Tech Stack:
  • Front End: HTML, Javascript, SCSS/CSS3
  • JavaScript Frameworks: Vue.js, Angular.js
  • Serverless: Firebase (realtime database, cloud functions, auth, storage, and static hosting modules)
  • Back End: Node.js, WordPress, PHP
  • Data: Firebase, RethinkDB, CouchDB, MySQL, REST API
  • Tools: Git, Linux, Docker

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Career Experience

Web Developer, Pro Q – https://proqsolutions.com | August 2014 – present

I’m part of the development team at a small development / marketing agency. We build websites and business applications for clients around the region.

• Use JavaScript to build extensive client business applications, with a focus on data automation
  • Full-stack JavaScript (Vue.js, Node.js, Express), or
  • Serverless frameworks using primarily JavaScript (Google Firebase)
• Create custom WordPress themes and plugins for client websites, including SAAS platforms built on WordPress and WooCommerce
  • Develop website front-ends based on provided designs
• Coordinate development team to create project scope, distribute tasks, maintain a timeline, and communicate with the client
• Build scripts and systems to analyze and visualize client marketing data for our marketing team

Web Developer / Designer, Opt-e-Web – http://www.opt-e-web.com | March 2011 – August 2014

I was the sole designer/developer for a small agency also focusing on marketing and IT.

• Created custom WordPress themes and plugins for client websites
• Worked with clients to build new websites from start to finish – web strategy, wireframes, design comps, development, deployment, and ongoing support
• Assisted with internal company strategies

Freelance Web Developer / Designer – https://ajy.co | January 2009 – present

In 2009 I decided to make a career change and turn my hobby into my job.

• Work with clients from start to finish, generally strategizing, designing, and developing WordPress-based websites

Education

• Bachelor of Music, emphasis in Music Education – Willamette University. Graduated 2004.
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
  • Participated in NCAA Cross Country and Track; 2x Conference Champion and 2x All-American in Cross Country.
• Master of Arts in Teaching – Willamette University School of Education. Graduated 2005.