Sam Ayres

Senior Web Developer

  Brooklyn, New York

  samayres1992@gmail.com

  Linkedin.com/in/SamAyres1992

  Github.com/SamAyres1992

  Stackoverflow.com/users/1648544/SamAyres1992

  https://5am.dev

SUMMARY

Driven and motivated web development professional with over 9 years of experience working within organizations in software and web development. Devoted to making a positive impact on people by utilizing strengths and prior experience to ensure business goals are met quickly and to full satisfaction through proper web development. Keen ability to learn new concepts and processes quickly. Creates value by developing and delivering solutions that make a large-scale impact to the business through thoughtful innovation. Possess a positive mindset, a personal commitment to high standards and a desire to grow both personally and professionally.

TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

PHP | JS | React | Symfony | Drupal | WordPress | CiviCRM | SASS | Git | NGINX | Apache

Web Development | Application Design | UI Prototyping

EDUCATION

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Web Design (Achieved 2:1 / 68%)

2011 - 2014

Modules Included: Web Design Principles, Information Architecture, Data, Schemas and Applications, Information System Practice, Human-Computer Interactions, Web Programming, Advanced Programming, Interaction Design, Consultancy Management, Digital Media Development, Internet Application Development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Heartbeat, New York, United States – Senior Web Developer

February 2020 - Present

Lead developer for large on-going client projects spanning several websites.  Coordinated with multiple team departments to help meet strict client and MLR deadlines.

• Replaced jQuery applications with progressive React applications
• Reduced user form errors by leveraging React state logic to ensure correct workflow
• Added bot protection for form applications using honeypot & Google Recaptcha
• Ported and refactored out of date Drupal modules to Symfony services
• Large contribution towards development of rapid website prototyping tool
• Consistently met strict deadlines due to client MLR requirements

PHP & JS Development | React | Storyblok | Contentful | Drupal | SASS | Git | NGINX

Circle Interactive, Bristol, United Kingdom - Web Developer

JULY 2016 - AUGUST 2019

Performed development for numerous clients on a daily basis further growing my confidence in prioritizing competing goals and requirements. Quickly grew into the role and developed a passion for learning new skills, such as React.

• Implemented a Git-based workflow for all developers to follow.
• Product Lead on React based project for a room rental application.
• Implemented Git-based automated repo creation service using Drupal custom modules.
• Worked with 100+ satisfied clients over the course of 3 years.
• Mentored students and helped them develop their abilities within web development.

PHP & JS Development | CiviCRM | Drupal | WordPress | React | SASS | Git | NGINX

Cap2 Solutions LTD, Bath, United Kingdom - Web Developer

SEPTEMBER 2014 - JUNE 2016

Worked in a small, agile team giving me the opportunity to build upon my existing skill set and taught me the importance of time management. A hands-on approach allowed me to grow rapidly. Worked alongside experienced developers and benefitted from their prior knowledge.

• Implemented global error logging throughout the entire application.
• Created Angular based frontend for leisure-based activities.
• Worked closely with customer issues in first-line support.
• Implemented the first mobile-friendly theme for the application.

PHP & JavaScript Development | UI Prototyping | Support | Git | IIS | Apache

References are available upon request.