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Hi, I’m Matthew C. Baker, a passionate JavaScript developer and software architect with extensive experience in front-end and back-end technologies. Over the years, I’ve worked on a variety of projects ranging from browser technology and robotics prototypes to complex enterprise credit risk systems. I enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge, volunteering in community programs, and continuously improving my skills with the latest technology trends.
I have worked across multiple industries with both startups and large companies, often leading teams and building scalable, maintainable solutions. I specialize in user interfaces, browser technology and APIs, data manipulation, and automated testing. Outside of work, I enjoy automating tasks, building hobby robotics projects, and providing free computer literacy classes to recent immigrants.
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Work Experience
Front-End Architect / Software Engineer / Web Developer at JPMorgan Chase
December 1, 2022 - PresentServed as a core architecture team member for the Wholesale Credit Risk group. Designed and configured multi-project Webpack build for the Wholesale Risk group's new NX monorepo. Led emergency project Credit Coverage Maintenance to deliver full functionality from an unfinished product with no documentation, including robust typing and automated test coverage. Implemented standard approach for integrating apps via module federation and designed global Cypress component-testing infrastructure. Led architectural code review phases and front-end interviews, acting as a test technology SME and authoring technical guidance documents.
Senior Developer at Onescreen.ai
November 30, 2022 - September 4, 2025Worked on building a digital marketplace for buying and selling physical ad space using React, Node, TypeScript, and MUI. Collaborated closely with design to develop new product features, built SVG proof of concept data visualization projects, and developed various Add/Edit/List user interfaces. Introduced automated testing and set up initial tests before handing off to QA. Laid off due to company funding shortages and transition to offshore development.
Senior Technical Lead at Kearney / HopTek
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Technical lead for one of the largest data ingestion middleware systems at HopTek, a Kearney startup. Convinced leadership to transition the principal project technology stack from PHP to NodeJS for all products. Designed and built the core architecture of the data ingestion product with TypeScript on Node.js, MySQL, Lodash, and Jest. Contributed over 85% of code and wrote 100% of automated tests. Established good design patterns and mentored developers in best practices and algorithm optimization.
Owner / Consultant at Kohesion Inc.
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Founded and operated a company providing technical contract and consulting services primarily in software engineering and architecture. Specialized in filling gaps to keep businesses moving, including building POCs and prototypes, project setup, initial architecture, technical audits, interim positions, emergency work, small and short-term projects, and bankruptcy work. Completed projects for various clients across multiple industries.
Front-End Architect - Employee #5 at Pure Cars
May 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Led front-end development of main revenue-generating application built on BackboneJS. Instrumental in growing revenue from $8 million to $20 million. Led site optimization and performance improvements for dealer landing pages. Built HTML5 apps on BackboneJS and AngularJS and created Chrome extension to automate ad placement verification. Developed custom tag management software and AngularJS products, implemented unit and E2E testing.
Lead Front-End Architect at Jack Henry Associates / Star Power
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025Created a standard application framework based on Backbone.js for the organization’s transition from Silverlight to HTML5. Delivered two real shipped applications on this framework. Mentored developers and taught enterprise application design classes. Presented on the current state of web development.
Architect / Lead Developer at Worthpoint
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Built a single-page RESTful HTML5 application as an alternative for paying customers with "class A" browsers using Backbone.js and other modern JS libraries. Improved legacy website increasing sales approximately 25% in 4 months. Mentored front-end developers and served as technical resource.
Web Software Architect at The Weather Channel / The Weather Companies
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Provided technical oversight to the development team. Responsible for architecture of Mobile Web 4 project covering iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows platforms. Created mobile prototypes including swiping, geolocation, CSS animations. Assisted developers with troubleshooting and bug fixes. Served as lead JavaScript developer when the regular lead was absent. Authored standards documentation and rewrote the animated weather maps application from Flash to HTML5 + Google Maps used in production until 2016.
Lead Developer at Discovery Communications / HowStuffWorks.com
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Served as design liaison to development, acting as single point of contact for design/styling packages. Co-authored JavaScript coding standards and authored CSS and image standards documents. Redesigned and developed significant portions of the CMS using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, and jQuery. Developed custom JavaScript libraries when suitable jQuery plugins were not available. Worked on delivery engine for HowStuffWorks.com.
Sole Proprietor / Software Engineer at Kohesion Software
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Engineered and developed a web-based software suite using open source technologies including FreeBSD, RedHat, PHP, Perl, MySQL, and CVS as well as Microsoft technologies ASP, dHTML, JavaScript, SVG, and MSXML. Developed packages for security management, systems integration, content management, calendaring, search engines, data entry wizards, XML content feeds, high volume mailing software, inventory management, process modeling/workflow, blogging, genealogy modeling software, scalable vector-based interfaces, file management, XML-driven HTML form generation/data collection tool, and e-commerce. Installed, configured, and developed software for high volume multi-server systems. Developed portal technology for multi-site information sharing. Developed SVG text replacement technology as alternative to sIFR. Developed partner relationships across the USA and maintained approximately 250,000 lines of code.
Lead Developer at Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Designed and developed a leading diamond/jewelry website in the mid-Atlantic region. Built inventory management system on the Kohesion platform using Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL, dHTML, and JavaScript. Developed multiple search engines and user interfaces for front and back end. Served as primary technical resource through 300% expansion.
Senior Software Engineer at Cherokee Information Services
December 31, 2006 - September 4, 2025Implemented enterprise architecture workflow/document repository solution for DLA on the Kohesion platform. Worked with non-technical teams to establish realistic project requirements and goals. Designed and developed custom solutions using ASP, Perl, MSSQL, dHTML, JavaScript, CVS. Developed data transformation system to interface custom workflow software with modeling tool. Authored technical instruction manual for the software.
Senior Application Developer at Geneva Software
February 28, 2003 - September 4, 2025Developed custom classified ads software for the State Department. Functioned as backup system administrator. Overhauled and maintained corporate website. Converted legacy Visual Basic code to Java 1.2. Contributed to eGrail enterprise software development using Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and dHTML. Provided on-site programming/design consulting to Global 500 organizations worldwide. Installed servers worldwide and wrote software installation manuals. Developed custom applications to fulfill complex content requirements. Provided product training at home and abroad. Served as resident dHTML/JavaScript specialist and represented eGrail nationally and internationally at trade shows. Provided IT support to upper management.
Web Application Developer / Unix Engineer / International Technical Consultant at eGrail (IBM FileNet Content Management)
July 31, 2001 - September 4, 2025Contributed to eGrail enterprise software using Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and dHTML. Provided on-site programming and design consulting to global organizations. Installed servers worldwide (Linux, Solaris, BSD), wrote software installation manuals, and developed custom applications. Provided product training globally and represented eGrail at trade shows. Delivered IT support to upper management.
Web Developer / System Admin / IT Advisor at CCAL Ltd / BETCHA Companies
April 30, 2000 - September 4, 2025Implemented solutions for clients using Perl, dHTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Developed company and client websites with custom content management applications. Maintained internal NT Network. Recommended and implemented internal technology solutions. Served as technical advisor to upper management. Led research on technical solutions.
Customer Service Rep / Technical Support at Erols Internet (RCN StarPower)
December 31, 1996 - September 4, 2025Served as liaison between customers and technicians. Provided phone tech support to internet service subscribers and hardware customers. Scheduled service calls and deliveries. Setup and tested machines for customers.
Front-End Architect / Software Engineer / Web Developer at JPMorgan Chase
December 1, 2022 - PresentServed as a core architecture team member for the Wholesale Credit Risk group. Designed and configured a multi-project webpack build in an NXS monorepo. Functioned as interim team lead for an emergency Credit Coverage Maintenance project, successfully delivering a fully functional solution within 6 weeks together with one junior developer. Created standard around app integration via module federation in a team of 3. Designed and implemented global Cypress component-testing infrastructure including web and shell reports/visualizations. Led front-end interview processes for the Wholesale Risk teams and acted as the test technology Subject Matter Expert, helping the group align on test methodology and terminology. Authored technical guidance documentation across multiple projects involved in.
Senior Developer at Onescreen.ai
November 30, 2022 - September 4, 2025Contributed to building a digital marketplace for buying and selling physical ad space using React, Node, TypeScript, and MUI. Worked closely with design teams to develop new product features. Delivered an SVG proof-of-concept data visualization project and built various MUI user interfaces with add/edit/list features. Introduced automated testing and set up initial tests before handing off to QA. Development was paused and team laid off due to funding shortages.
Senior Technical Lead at Kearney / HopTek
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Acted as technical lead for a large data ingestion middleware project, transitioning the principal technology stack from PHP to NodeJS. Designed and built the core architecture in TypeScript with NodeJS, MySQL, lodash, and Jest. Contributed over 85% of the code and authored 100% of automated tests. Established a strong design pattern facilitating steady milestone progress. Mentored other developers in best practices, elegant design, algorithm optimization, and professional development skills. Left the project well-prepared for handoff.
Owner / Contractor / Software Engineer / Architect at Kohesion Inc.
February 28, 2021 - September 4, 2025Founded a consulting business providing software engineering and architecture services including PoCs, prototypes, project setups, initial architecture, technical audits, interim positions, emergency work, short-term projects, and bankruptcy work. Completed projects for a wide variety of clients including Amplify Auto Zone, Inspire Brands, Cognizant, IBM / Weather Channel, Home Depot, and more. Specialized in filling gaps to keep businesses moving and delivered software solutions across multiple industries.
Front-End Architect - Employee #5 at Pure Cars - Google Partner Company
May 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Built the front-end of the main revenue-generating application, contributing to revenue growth from $8 million to $20 million USD using BackboneJS. Led site optimization and performance improvements for dealer landing pages. Developed HTML5 apps with BackboneJS and AngularJS supporting internal back-office systems, making use of SVG, Canvas, CORS, postMessage, Web Audio, WebSockets and other HTML5 technologies. Created a Chrome extension for automated verification of ad placements. Developed custom tag management software for injecting content and tracking user behavior across member sites. Introduced unit and e2e testing using Grunt, Karma, Protractor, and Jasmine. Delivered new product prototypes and components with storybook stories.
Lead Front-End Architect at Jack Henry Associates / Star Power
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025Created a standard application framework based on Backbone.js for the organization’s transition from Silverlight to HTML5. Delivered two shipped applications on this framework. Mentored other developers and taught enterprise application design classes. Invited back after leaving to give presentations on current web trends and state.
Architect / Lead Developer at Worthpoint
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Built a single-page RESTful HTML5 application on Backbone.js as an alternative for paying customers with class A browsers, also using Underscore.js, jQuery, Highcharts and jQuery UI. Improved a dated company website resulting in approximately 25% sales increase in 4 months. Mentored front-end developers and served as a primary technical resource.
Web Software Architect at The Weather Channel / The Weather Companies
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Provided technical oversight to the development team. Responsible for architecture of the 'mobile web 4' project targeting multiple mobile platforms. Created mobile prototypes with swiping, geolocation, CSS animations, and troubleshooting difficult bugs. Served as lead JavaScript developer during team lead absence. Created HTML and CSS standards documents and contributed to JavaScript standards. Rewrote the weather animated maps application from Flash to HTML5 + Google Maps. Developed the Local Map application for mobile web with HTML5, Google Maps, and weather tiles.
Lead Developer at Discovery Communications / HowStuffWorks.com
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Served as design liaison to development, acting as single point of contact between departments. Authored and signed off on design and styling packages. Recognized as the primary JavaScript, DOM, and CSS expert across Atlanta and Silver Spring offices. Coauthored JavaScript coding standards and authored CSS and image standards documents. Redesigned and developed major components of the CMS using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, and jQuery. Developed custom JavaScript libraries when suitable jQuery plugins were not available. Developed a delivery engine in PHP for HowStuffWorks.com.
Sole Proprietor / Software Engineer at Kohesion Software (Virginia Corporation)
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Engineered and developed a web-based software suite using open source (FreeBSD, RedHat, PHP, Perl, MySQL, CVS) and Microsoft technologies (ASP, dHTML, jScript, SVG, MSXML). Developed packages for security management, systems integration, content management, calendaring, search engines, data entry wizards, XML content feeds, high volume mailing software, inventory management, process modeling/workflow, blogging, genealogy modeling, scalable vector-based interfaces, file management, XML driven HTML form generation, e-commerce, and multi-server high volume systems. Developed portal technology for multi-site information sharing and SVG text replacement technology as an alternative to sIFR. Maintained about 250,000 lines of code.
Lead Developer at Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Designed and developed a best-in-time diamond/jewelry website for the mid-Atlantic region. Built inventory management system on the Kohesion platform (Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL, dHTML, JavaScript). Created multiple search engines and user interfaces on both front and backend. Served as primary technical resource during 300% expansion.
Senior Software Engineer at Cherokee Information Services
December 31, 2006 - September 4, 2025Implemented enterprise architecture workflow/document repository solution for DLA on the Kohesion platform. Worked with non-technical teams to establish requirements and goals. Designed custom solutions using ASP, Perl, MSSQL, dHTML, JavaScript, CVS. Developed data transformation systems interfacing custom workflow software to Popkin’s System Architect modeling tool. Authored technical instruction manuals.
Senior Application Developer at Geneva Software
February 28, 2003 - September 4, 2025Developed custom classifieds software for the State Department. Functioned as backup system administrator. Overhauled, recoded, and maintained corporate website. Converted legacy Visual Basic code to Java 1.2. Contributed to IBM FileNet Content Management software with Perl, PHP, JavaScript, dHTML. Provided onsite programming/design consulting to Global 500 organizations worldwide. Installed servers internationally. Developed software installation manuals and provided corporate training and IT support.
Web Application Developer / Unix Engineer / International Technical Consultant at eGrail (IBM FileNet Content Management)
July 31, 2001 - September 4, 2025Contributed to the eGrail enterprise software. Provided onsite programming and design consulting to global organizations across Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, and London. Installed servers worldwide including Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand (Linux, Solaris, BSD). Wrote software installation manuals and developed custom applications for complex content requirements. Delivered product training domestically and abroad. Served as resident dHTML/JavaScript specialist nationally and internationally. Represented eGrail at trade shows.
Web Developer / System Admin / IT Advisor at CCAL ltd / BETCHA Companies
April 30, 2000 - September 4, 2025Implemented client solutions using Perl, dHTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Developed company and client websites with custom content management applications. Maintained internal NT network. Recommended and implemented internal technology solutions. Served as technical advisor to upper management. Led research on technical solutions.
Customer Service Rep / Technical Support at Erols Internet (RCN StarPower)
December 31, 1996 - September 4, 2025Served as liaison between customers and technicians. Provided phone technical support to internet service subscribers and hardware customers. Scheduled service calls and deliveries. Setup and tested machines for customers.
Front-End Architect / Software Engineer / Web Developer at JPMorgan Chase
December 1, 2022 - PresentMember of the Core architecture team for the Wholesale Credit Risk group, responsible for designing and configuring a multi-project webpack build for the new NX monorepo. Served as interim team lead during an emergency project, successfully delivering full functionality with robust typing and automated test coverage on schedule. Designed and built global Cypress component-testing infrastructure. Led architectural code review phases and performed majority of front-end interviews for the Wholesale Risk teams. Authored technical guidance documentation and served as the test technology subject matter expert aligning the teams on terminology and best practices.
Senior Developer at Onescreen.ai
November 30, 2022 - September 4, 2025Developed a digital marketplace for buying and selling physical ad space using React, Node, TypeScript, and MUI. Collaborated closely with design teams to develop new product features, built SVG proof-of-concept data visualization projects, and created various UI components with storybook stories. Introduced automated testing and established initial test suites before handing off to QA. Laid off due to company funding constraints and offshore development transitions.
Senior Technical Lead at Kearney / HopTek
December 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Technical lead for one of the largest systems at HopTek, transitioning the technology stack from PHP to Node.js across four products. Designed and built the core data ingestion product architecture using TypeScript on Node.js, MySQL, Lodash, and Jest with 100% automated tests. Convinced leadership to adopt the stack transition and mentored developers on best practices, elegant design, algorithm optimization, and professional growth planning. Left project after smooth handoff readiness.
Owner / Technical Consultant at Kohesion Inc.
February 28, 2021 - September 4, 2025Founded consulting firm specializing in software engineering and architecture services, focusing on filling gaps to keep business moving forward. Services include building POCs, project setups, architecture audits, interim positions, emergency work, and short-term projects. Completed projects for diverse clients such as Amplify Auto Zone, Inspire Brands, IBM/Weather Channel, and many more. Focus on rapid, quality architectural and software deliverables with strong client relationships.
Front-End Architect - Employee #5 at Pure Cars
May 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Built the frontend of the main revenue-generating application, instrumental in growing revenue from $8 million to $20 million USD. Led site optimization and performance improvements on dealer landing pages. Built HTML5 apps on BackboneJS and AngularJS supporting internal back office systems using SVG, Canvas, CORs, Web Audio, Web Sockets, and other HTML5 technologies. Developed a custom Chrome extension to automate verification of ad placements and custom tag management software for content injection and user tracking. Implemented unit and e2e testing frameworks and created new product prototypes during company hackathons.
Lead Front-End Architect at Jack Henry Associates / Star Power
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025Created organization-wide standard application framework based on Backbone.js to support transition from Silverlight to HTML5. Completed two production applications on this framework, mentored developers, and taught enterprise application design. Invited back after departure to present current state of web technologies. Led front-end development for multiple business applications with focus on maintainability and code standards.
Architect / Lead Developer at Worthpoint
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Built and completed a single-page RESTful HTML5 application on Backbone.js for paying customers with class A browsers as an alternative to legacy platforms. Used Underscore.js, jQuery, Highcharts, and jQuery UI. Improved existing dated website increasing sales by approximately 25% in 4 months. Mentored front-end developers and served as technical resource.
Web Software Architect at The Weather Channel / The Weather Companies
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Provided technical oversight to development teams responsible for the architecture of the 'Mobile Web 4' project across iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows platforms. Created mobile prototypes with swipe, geolocation, and CSS animations. Assisted developers in troubleshooting and fixing complex bugs. Served as lead JavaScript developer in lead absence. Created HTML/CSS standards documentation and contributed to JavaScript standards. Rewrote animated weather maps applications for HTML5 and Google Maps, which remained in production until 2016.
Lead Developer at Discovery Communications / How Stuff Works.com
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Served as design liaison between design and development departments, responsible for quality sign-offs on design/styling packages. Acted as JavaScript, DOM, and CSS expert for Atlanta and Silver Spring offices. Co-authored JavaScript coding standards document and authored CSS and image standards. Redesigned and developed significant CMS portions and custom JavaScript libraries when suitable jQuery plugins were unavailable. Developed delivery engine in PHP. Provided support for quality and functionality.
Sole Proprietor / Software Engineer at Kohesion Software
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Engineered and developed web-based software suites using open source technologies including FreeBSD, RedHat, PHP, Perl, MySQL, and CVs as well as Microsoft technologies. Developed software packages for security management, system integration, content management, calendaring, search engines, data entry wizards, XML content feeds, mailing software, inventory management, process modeling, blogging, genealogy modeling, scalable vector interfaces, and file/repository management. Installed, configured, and developed software for high volume multi-server systems. Built portal technology for multisite information sharing and SVG text replacement as an alternative to sIFR. Maintained approximately 250,000 lines of code.
Lead Developer at Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Designed and developed a leading diamond/jewelry website for the mid-Atlantic region. Built an inventory management system on the Kohesion platform using Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL, dHTML, and JavaScript. Built multiple search engines and user interfaces for frontend and backend. Served as primary technical resource during company expansion.
Senior Software Engineer at Cherokee Information Services
December 31, 2006 - September 4, 2025Implemented enterprise architecture workflow and document repository solutions for DLA on the Kohesion platform. Collaborated with non-technical teams to establish realistic requirements and goals. Designed and developed custom solutions using ASP, Perl, MSSQL, dHTML, JavaScript, and CVS. Developed data transformation systems interfacing custom workflow software to system modeling tools. Authored technical instruction manuals.
Senior Application Developer at Geneva Software
February 28, 2003 - September 4, 2025Developed custom classified software for the State Department, functioning also as backup system administrator. Overhauled and maintained corporate website. Converted legacy Visual Basic code to Java 1.2. Represented Geneva Software at national and international trade shows. Provided IT support to upper management.
Web Application Developer / Unix Engineer / International Technical Consultant at EGrail (IBM FileNet Content Management)
July 31, 2001 - September 4, 2025Contributed to enterprise software development in Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and dHTML. Provided on-site programming and design consulting services for Global 500 organizations worldwide including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, and London. Installed servers worldwide including the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Developed software installation manuals and custom applications to meet complex content requirements. Delivered product training domestically and abroad. Served as resident dHTML/JavaScript specialist and represented eGrail nationally and internationally.
Web Developer / System Administrator / IT Advisor at CCAL Ltd / BETCHA Companies
April 30, 2000 - September 4, 2025Implemented client solutions using Perl, dHTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Developed company and client websites creating custom content management applications. Maintained internal NT network. Recommended and implemented internal technology solutions while serving as technical advisor to upper management. Led research on technical solutions.
Customer Service Rep / Technical Support at Erols Internet (RCN StarPower)
December 31, 1996 - September 4, 2025Served as liaison between customers and technical teams. Provided phone support for internet service subscribers and hardware customers. Scheduled service calls and deliveries. Setup and tested machines for customers and companies.
Front-End Architect / Software Engineer / Web Developer at JPMorgan Chase
December 1, 2022 - PresentMember of the core architecture team for the Wholesale Credit Risk group. Designed and configured multi-project Webpack build for the group's new NX monorepo. Acted as interim team lead for an emergency credit coverage maintenance project, delivering a fully functional application from an unfinished and poorly documented state within six weeks. Built global Cypress component-testing infrastructure and performed architectural code reviews. Led most front-end interviews and served as test technology SME, authoring technical guidance documents.
Senior Developer at Onescreen.ai
November 30, 2022 - September 4, 2025Developed a digital marketplace for buying and selling physical ad space using React, Node, TypeScript, and MUI. Collaborated with design to create new product features and worked on an SVG proof of concept for data visualization. Built multiple Add/Edit/List interfaces with Material UI, created storybook stories, and introduced automated testing before handing over to QA. Laid off due to funding shortfall and offshore development.
Senior Technical Lead at Kearney / HopTek
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Tech lead for a large and complex data ingestion middleware product. Led transitioning the project's technology stack from PHP to NodeJS across all products. Designed and built the core product architecture with TypeScript on NodeJS, MySQL, Lodash, and Jest. Authored all automated tests and established effective design patterns. Mentored developers focusing on best practices, elegant design, algorithm optimization, and career development.
Owner / Consultant at Kohesion Inc.
February 28, 2021 - September 4, 2025Founded Kohesion Inc. to provide technical contract and consulting services specializing in software engineering and architecture. Delivered POCs, project setups, technical audits, interim positions, emergency work, and short-term projects. Completed projects for multiple clients including Amplify Auto Zone, IBM/Weather Channel, Insight Brands, and others. Services include building prototypes, technical leadership, and project rescue.
Front-End Architect at Pure Cars - Google Partner Company
May 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Built the front-end of the main revenue-generating application using BackboneJS, contributing to revenue growth from $8 million to $20 million. Led site optimization and performance improvements for dealer landing pages. Developed HTML5 applications using BackboneJS and AngularJS, leveraging SVG, canvas, postMessage, Web Audio, and Web Sockets. Built a Chrome extension to automate ad verification and custom tag management software to inject content and track user behavior. Implemented unit and e2e testing using Grunt, Karma, Protractor, and Jasmine.
Lead Front-End Architect at Jack Henry Associates / Star Power
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025Created a standard application framework based on Backbone.js for organizational transition from Silverlight to HTML5. Developed two real, shipped applications on this framework and mentored developers. Taught enterprise application design classes and gave presentations on the state of the web.
Architect / Lead Developer at WorthPoint
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Built a single-page RESTful HTML5 application as an alternative to Silverlight for paying customers, using Backbone.js, underscore.js, jQuery, Highcharts, and jQuery UI. Improved the existing website, resulting in approximately 25% sales increase in 4 months. Mentored front-end developers and served as technical resource.
Web Software Architect at The Weather Channel / The Weather Companies
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Provided technical oversight to the development team. Responsible for architecture of the “Mobile Web 4” project targeting iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows devices. Created mobile prototypes involving swiping, geolocation, and CSS animations. Assisted developers with troubleshooting complex bugs and served as lead JavaScript developer in absence of regular lead. Created HTML/CSS standards documentation and contributed to JavaScript standards. Redesigned and rewrote the Weather.com animated weather maps application for HTML5 and Google Maps, used in production until 2016.
Lead Developer at Discovery Communications / HowStuffWorks.com
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Served as design liaison and single point of contact between design and development teams. Authored JavaScript, DOM, and CSS standards documents. Redesigned and developed significant portions of the CMS with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, and jQuery. Developed custom JavaScript libraries when suitable jQuery plugins were unavailable. Worked on the delivery engine (PHP) for HowStuffWorks.com.
Sole Proprietor / Software Engineer at Kohesion Software
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Engineered a web-based software suite using open-source and Microsoft technologies, including Free BSD, RedHat, PHP, Perl, MySQL, ASP, dHTML, JavaScript, SVG, MSXML, and more. Developed packages covering security management, systems integration, content management, calendaring, search engines, data entry wizards, XML content feeds, high-volume mailing software, inventory management, process modeling, blogging, genealogy modeling, scalable vector-based interfaces, file management, XML-driven HTML form generation/data collection, and e-commerce solutions. Installed, configured, and developed software for high-volume multiservers and multi-site portal technology.
VP Engineer at JP Morgan Chase
December 1, 2022 - PresentServed as a member of the core architecture team for Wholesale Credit Risk group and interim Team Lead for Credit Coverage Maintenance client application. Led the rewrite of the application using monorepo technology and common React components for Credit Risk. Worked on integration of apps via module federation and provided advisory guidance on test infrastructure. Functioned as automated testing technology Subject Matter Expert advising management, conducting code reviews and liaising between software engineering and design groups.
Senior Developer at Onescreen.ai
November 30, 2022 - September 4, 2025Built a digital marketplace for physical ad space using React, Node, TypeScript, and MUI. Worked closely with design on product features and developed SVG data visualization proof of concept. Built multiple user interfaces and storybook stories and introduced automated testing before handing off to QA. Left due to company funding shortfall and offshoring of development.
Senior Technical Lead at Kearney / HopTek
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Led the largest project at HopTek, a complex data ingestion middleware system. Transitioned technology stack from PHP to NodeJS with TypeScript. Built core architecture and contributed over 85% of code with 100% unit tests. Established design patterns and mentored developers in best practices and professional development. Served as technical architect for all new NodeJS projects.
Owner / Consultant at Kohesion Inc.
May 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Founded Kohesion Inc. to provide technical contract and consulting services specializing in software engineering and architecture. Delivered proof of concepts, project setups, audits, interim roles, emergency work, and short-term projects. Completed projects for numerous clients including Amplify AutoZone, IBM/Weather Channel, Aquent, Home Depot, and more. Services include architecture, rapid prototyping, and technical leadership.
Front-end Architect at Pure Cars
May 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Employee #5 brought in to build the front-end of the main revenue generating application growing revenue from $8 million to $20 million USD. Led site performance optimization for dealer landing pages. Built HTML5 apps on BackboneJS and AngularJS supporting internal back office systems using SVG, Canvas, CORS, postMessage, Web Audio, WebSockets and other modern web technologies. Built Chrome extension for automated ad placement verification and custom tag management software.
Lead Front-end Architect at Jack Henry Associates / Star Power
December 31, 2013 - September 4, 2025Created a standard application framework based on Backbone.js to transition organization from Silverlight to HTML5. Completed two customer-delivered applications on this framework. Mentored developers and taught enterprise application design classes. Invited back after leaving to present on current state of web technology.
Architect / Lead Developer at Worthpoint
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Built a single page RESTful HTML5 application on Backbone.js as an alternative for paying customers with class A browsers. Used underscore.js, jQuery, Highcharts, and jQuery UI. Improved dated website resulting in approximately 25% increased sales in 4 months. Mentored front-end developers and served as technical resource.
Web Software Architect at The Weather Channel / The Weather Companies
December 31, 2012 - September 4, 2025Provided technical oversight to development team for mobile web 4 project targeting iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows. Created mobile prototypes and helped fix difficult bugs. Served as lead JavaScript developer. Created HTML/CSS standards documentation and contributed to JavaScript standards. Rewrote animated weather maps application in HTML5 and Google Maps, deployed in production until 2016.
Lead Developer at Discovery Communications / HowStuffWorks.com
December 31, 2011 - September 4, 2025Served as design liaison and the JavaScript/DOM/CSS expert for both Atlanta and Silver Spring offices. Co-authored JavaScript coding standards document and authored CSS coding standards and image standards documents. Redesigned and developed significant portions of CMS using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, and jQuery. Developed complex custom JavaScript libraries and worked on delivery engine in PHP.
Sole Proprietor / Software Developer at Kohesion Software (Virginia Corporation)
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Engineered and developed a web-based software suite using open source and Microsoft technologies. Developed packages for security management, system integration, content management, calendaring, search engines, data entry wizards, XML content feeds, high volume mailing software, inventory management, process/workflow modeling, blogging software, genealogy modeling, scalable vector-based interfaces, file management, ecommerce, and multi-server high volume systems.
Lead Developer at Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers
December 31, 2009 - September 4, 2025Designed and developed leading diamond/jewelry website in mid-Atlantic region. Built inventory management system on Kohesion platform with Apache, PHP, Perl, MySQL, and JavaScript. Built multiple search engines and interfaces for front-end and back-end. Served as primary technical resource through 300% expansion.
Senior Software Engineer at Cherokee Information Services
December 31, 2006 - September 4, 2025Implemented enterprise architecture workflow and document repository solution for DLA on Kohesion platform. Worked with non-technical team to establish realistic requirements and goals. Designed and developed custom solution using ASP, Perl, MSSQL, dHTML, JavaScript, and CVS. Developed data transformation system to interface custom workflow software with Popkin's System Architect modeling tool. Authored technical instruction manual.
Senior Application Developer at Geneva Software
February 28, 2003 - September 4, 2025Developed custom classified software for State Department and functioned as backup system administrator. Overhauled and maintained corporate website. Converted legacy Visual Basic code to Java 1.2.
Web Application Developer / Unix Engineer / International Technical Consultant at EGrail (IBM FileNet Content Management)
July 31, 2001 - September 4, 2025Contributed to enterprise software with Perl, PHP, JavaScript, and dHTML. Provided on-site programming and consulting services to Global 500 organizations worldwide. Installed servers globally including Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Wrote software installation manuals and developed custom applications for complex content requirements. Served as resident dHTML/JavaScript specialist and represented eGrail nationally and internationally at tradeshows.
Web Developer / System Admin / IT Advisor at CCA Ltd / BETCHA Companies
April 30, 2000 - September 4, 2025Implemented client solutions using Perl, dHTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Developed company and client websites with custom content management applications. Maintained internal NT network. Recommended and implemented internal technology solutions. Served as technical advisor to upper management and led research on technical solutions.
Customer Service Rep / Technical Support at Erols Internet (RCN StarPower)
December 31, 1996 - September 4, 2025Served as liaison between customers and technicians, providing phone technical support to internet service and hardware subscribers. Scheduled service calls and deliveries. Set up and tested machines for customers.
Education
Computer Science at George Mason University
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at Messiah College
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at George Mason University, Fairfax VA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at Messiah College, Grantham PA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at George Mason University, Fairfax VA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at Messiah College, Grantham PA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at George Mason University, Fairfax VA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at Messiah College, Grantham PA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at George Mason University, Fairfax VA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Computer Science at Messiah College, Grantham PA
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Qualifications
Secret Clearance
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - September 4, 2025Secret Clearance
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - September 4, 2025Secret Clearance
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - September 4, 2025Secret Clearance
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - September 4, 2025Secret Clearance
January 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025Top Secret Clearance
January 1, 2005 - September 4, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Government, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
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