Freelance engineer
at Alexander Interactive from Jul 2015 — Sep 2015
As an engineering consultant specializing in front-end development & automation, I undertook multiple projects aimed at delivering custom solutions to clients' specific needs. One of my notable engagements involved integrating client-side templates into a Laravel back-end across various clients. This task required a blend of technical expertise & adaptability to cater to different project requirements & client preferences.
In this role, I faced the challenge of prioritizing trade-offs to ensure timely delivery of client projects while maintaining high quality & on-time delivery. This involved making strategic decisions regarding resource allocation, feature prioritization, & technical implementation to achieve project objectives within tight deadlines.
To address these challenges, I leveraged my skills in refactoring inherited code to enhance its composability & maintainability. This enabled me to streamline development workflows, improve code readability, & facilitate easier integration of client-side templates into Laravel with minimal guidance from the project’s back-end developers.
Also, I took the initiative to build a shared design system across clients, promoting consistency & efficiency in project development. This involved creating reusable components, style guides, & design patterns that could be leveraged across multiple projects, thereby reducing development time & ensuring a cohesive user experience.
Additionally, I seamlessly integrated Twig templates into the Laravel framework, leveraging my expertise in both technologies to create seamless, responsive, & scalable web applications for clients.
Through my freelance & contracting work as an engineering consultant, I successfully delivered custom solutions that met the unique needs of each client. By prioritizing trade-offs effectively, refactoring inherited code, building a shared design system, & integrating client-side templates into Laravel backends, I contributed to the timely delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality & client satisfaction. My ability to adapt to diverse project requirements & leverage a wide range of technical skills allowed me to thrive in the dynamic & fast-paced world of New York City’s digital advertising agencies.