Author: lisasoutherland.1@gmail.com

  • Frontend Developer/Business Analyst

    2018-2022

    • Research a variety of platforms/frameworks and data storage for the purpose of creating/designing innovative ways to distribute content for a Learning Management Systems
    • Research and test data modeling for data analytics interpretation and interaction.
    • Create a selection of WCAG compliant, responsive themes with varying UI/UX concepts to appeal to many demographics.
    • Create wireframes, test cases, test plans, and corresponding documentation.
  • Freelance Software Developer

    2016-2018

    • Create, customize and deploy web applications, themes, templates and extensions using LAMP stack.
    • Develop UI/UX meeting client’s expectations and drive customer interaction using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
    • Create efficient and well-documented code.
    • Work closely with all team members to ensure scalable, optimized and timely deliverables.
    • Create solutions for third-party (ERP) integrations.
    • Create comprehensive test cases and test plans.

  • Fullstack PHP Developer

    2015-2017

    • Working directly with the Owner and President providing data analytics and reporting mechanisms for marketing and production initiatives.
    • Partner with Project Manager to initiate, drive and implement user-friendly, scalable solutions.
    • Responsible for building, updating and maintaining the company’s E-Commerce websites and applications.
    • Application and client support.
    • Create training documentation, knowledge base and video tutorials.
    • Generate ad-hoc reports for Senior Management.

  • Information Systems Contractor/Developer

    2013-2015

    • Direct and manage all aspects of SDLC: develop scope, access risk, hiring of personnel, create timelines and ensure completion of all deliverables and projects.
    • Responsible for the design, creation, updating and maintenance of the company’s E-Commerce website, intranet and new artist’s websites.
    • Gather and capture business requirements using various techniques including JAD sessions, UML Diagrams, storyboards/wireframes and rapidly built prototypes, Visio BPMN for business processing diagrams, MS Project for scheduling, SharePoint for project repository and Git for code repository.
    • Create Test cases, debugging and documentation.
    • Create and implement data solutions that streamlined processing through automation.
    • Train staff and provide documentation.

  • IT Support Specialist

    2008-2012

    • Build web based templates and prototypes for various projects using LAMP stack and VB, C#/ASP Net
    • Designed, built and updated company intranet using custom CMS.
    • Primary technical contact for critical issues for a marketing and communication agency with multiple locations.
    • Resolved technical software/hardware failures in a timely manner, automated application monitoring tools, and provided technical expertise for application upgrades and integration.
    • Prepared technical training and process documentation for knowledge base to aid with day-to-day support issues.
    • Established in-house and online application training for staff and project members.
    • Create and administer local databases for individual departments.