Alan Werstler Jr.
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 407-8068
alan@guicoder.com
www.guicoder.com
Summary:
I excel working as an intermediary between creative design and back end developers, bringing the design to pixel
perfect life providing client side behavior with JavaScript and jQuery while interacting with server side technologies.
Primary Development Skills:
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Extensive experience hand-coding:
o HTML/HTML5, CSS3, XHTML
o JavaScript and jQuery, Ajax
o XML, JSON
Adaptive Design and Responsive Design.
RESTful API's.
Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop.
Frequently produced client side code within a .net/MVC environment using C#.
Visual Studio Unit Testing for front end code.
Team Foundation Server and Subversion (SVN) for source control.
Ability to analyze business requirements and implement sound engineering solutions that meet those
requirements including translating complicated visual design from wireframes, redlines and PSD's into
pixel-perfect hand coded HTML/CSS while writing well-formed semantically correct markup.
Additional Skills:
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Adobe Photoshop: photo editing and image optimization for the web.
Rich Media banners and Rich Media Websites using Action script 2 and Action script 3.
Flash, Knockout.js, Modernizr.
Experience implementing accessibility standards such as Section 508.
Strong awareness of web standards, accessibility and implementing best practices for SEO.
Work within an Agile development team utilizing software like Jira, Version One and Mingle.
Creating wireframes and redlines.
Technical Writing.
Employment History:
Microsoft Office Product Marketing Group via iSoftstone
5808 Lake Washington Blvd NE #400
Kirkland, WA 98033
Front End UI Developer - Microsoft v- contractor
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May 2015 – July 2015
Updated and created new layouts for pinpoint.microsoft.com
Core technologies used: HTML 5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, Knockout.js, Razor .net
Microsoft Office Product Marketing Group via ADITI
2002-156th Ave NE
Suite 200 Bellevue, WA, 98007
Web Developer - Microsoft v- contractor
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Developed new web pages for the marketing pages on office.microsoft.com/products.
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript used as core front end development technologies.
Web development using internal OCMS and MSCOM CMS internal applications.
Razorfish
424 Second Avenue West,
Seattle, WA 98119 +1 206 816 8800
Presentation Layer Developer - Microsoft v
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February 2008 – February 2013
Took ownership developing the UI, integrating design, and working with some of the newest online
technologies for highly visible online brands.
Core coding skillset: HTML5, CSS2/CSS3 JavaScript, jQuery
Team member for Windows 8 Metro application promoting Windows 8 installed on retailer devices created
with responsive design.
Developed jQuery form validation for www.chase.com customer online banking.
Part of the presentation layer team for the 2010 redesign of www.microsoft.com.
Developed numerous iterations of flash animated banners using Action script 2.0 on the launch of Bing.com
and Nike digital ad campaigns.
Created XAML, HTML, CSS, jQuery for Microsoft Office 2010 promotional site that required a flexible layout
to accommodate dynamic localization in 8 languages.
Developed HTML, JavaScript, CSS for large data driven websites including Microsoft Expertzone account
management tool, Vivaki Edge reporting tool, and Safeco Insurance customer web site.
Worktank
400 East Pine Street
Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98122
Web Developer - Microsoft v
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September 2013 – September 2014
February 2006 – November 2007
Developed customer registration pages using C# and .net, and PHP capturing customer data.
Hand coded web pages from concept to production based on PSD's using standards compliant markup.
Developed html emails optimized for numerous email clients.
Part of team that received 2006 WEBAWARD For Outstanding Achievement in Web Development
http://www.webaward.org/winner.asp?eid=6893
Coinstar Inc. via Smart Department
Web Developer - Contractor
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Development and Production of dual Cascading Style Sheets which formatted the different appearances of
two kiosk machine’s User Interfaces. Each interface appearance is distinct while using the same HTML
documents.
Dual CSS used to format over 600 screens in American English, United Kingdom English, Spanish and
Canadian French.
HTML/CSS user interface overlaying touch screen Active X objects that communicated the software’s goals
and machine functionality.
Graphics production, image optimization and photo editing.
Quarterly Marketing cd: Created cross browser table less HTML and CSS auto run portable website onto
DVD and presented Coinstar's accomplishments and goals to their sales representatives.
MyWurkz Web Design - Sole Proprietor
Seattle Washington 98119
Web Designer/Developer
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August 2005 - December 2005
September 2004 – August 2005
Designed new Websites from concept to production.
Hand coded HTML, CSS, Javascript.
Designed Web sites using C# .net, and PHP.
Consulted with clients providing solutions and technologies based on clients’ project needs and budget.
Client Work: www.benefitiq.com
Implemented graphic design based on existing brand and produced front end code for the web site’s pages.
International Telcom
Seattle Washington 98119
Front End Web Designer
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February 2000 – February 2004
Designed new Web sites from concept to production targeting domestic and international customers.
These sites functioned as marketing material, assisted the customer service support group, and
functioned as the online account management for new and existing customers.
Edited and created copy on new and existing Web sites and Google Adwords campaigns.
Designed and coded: www.itltd.net
o Implemented graphic design based on existing brand. Provided photo editing, flash design,
HTML and CSS.
Education:
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North Seattle Community College Web Developer Certificate program. (Course work - 2002 to 2004).
Seattle Central Community College, 1996 - 1997. Completed several software training classes, including
Advanced HTML, Advanced Photoshop 4.0.
Kutztown University, Kutztown Pa. Fall 1988-Spring 1993 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture.