Hello, I’m Aaron Dewberry Designer and Front-end Developer
Since 2000, I've worked in the tech industry maintaining and supporting hardware/software and developing front-end websites and applications. My recent experience in web development has been the most exciting part of my career path. I thrive on the continual challenge to learn and keep up with the rapid growth within the web development environment - from embracing new language libraries to fully understanding responsive web design.
May 2015 – Present | Sr UI Engineer/Scrum Team Tech Lead (Web Developer)
PoC for collaboration between clients, leadership, and my team regarding expectations and technical capabilities in an Agile environment as well as helping our team solve those technical challenges.
Helped newer developers get up to speed working on our platform and with setup of their local development environment.
Developed microservice apps utilizing CICD/SaaS.
Front-end web development using HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6, React JS, Jasmine/Karma, Gulp/Grunt, Node.js, ExtJS), Apache Velocity, and Java/Groovy.
Used TDD to ensure validity of code and reduce maintainable costs.
SME for data layer tracking involving Adobe DTM, Omniture, and in-house architecture.
Implemented global website templates for clients (e.g. Jaguar/Land Rover, Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche).
Refactored data layer tracking widget to be more readable, concise, and easier to maintain.
Created/maintained Chrome/FF extension allowing developers to access different working environments enabling much higher efficiency across teams and easing confusion amongst newer developers.
Helped maintain CMS built on ExtJS used by clients to update their websites.
Content maintenance front-end web developer for Southwest.com, SWABiz.com, and AirTran.com (no longer active) external websites with 11+ million daily visits.
Responsibilities:
Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, XML/XSLT, ASP.net and VBScript.
Write standards-compliant code including testing/debugging across multiple browsers and platforms.
Work with designers to translate visual concepts into functional websites, microsites, HTML emails.
SME for front-end development on airtran.com, Open-X implementation, and CODA updates.
Created and maintained documentation/procedures for website updates.
Designed/edited graphics for landing pages, emails, and external ad banner placement.
Create responsive and cross browser compatible content within the Interwoven CMS platform. Languages included: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/JQuery, and XML/XSLT.
Translate design concepts into functional micro-sites and emails (e.g. Click ‘n Save Email Promotions, Rapid Rewards Email Promotions, Rapid Rewards Promotional and Enrollment Sites)
Create original digital media using Photoshop/Illustrator to supplement web content.
Maintain digital branding standards across multiple products (e.g. EarlyBird, FlyBy, Business Select, Rapid Rewards Product lines).
Create and maintain promotional content in Open-X, an ad management portal.
Content manager for content changes related to new International Travel compliance requirements.
Utilize Quickbase as a Project Management tool for all development projects. Responsible for running daily reports for daily task management.
Utilize content management systems (Custom In-House systems; Documentum; Interwoven) for content updates and scheduling related to various websites. Includes after-hours support of content migrations and emergency content changes.
Create and maintain technical documentation related to more complex content management tasks within the Amadeaus booking engine, Open X, and Interwoven CMS.
2004 – 2008 | Central Support Desk Technician
Responsible for day-to-day internal technical support related to software and hardware issues for Southwest Airline employees (30k+) and associated contractors. Included support for mixed environments (e.g. Windows, Novell), security/workstation/user management tools (e.g. Active Directory, Novell ConsoleOne/NWAdmin, Oblix) and proprietary airline application support (e.g. CATTS, Brutis, CS2, Sabre POS Entry).
Provided internal support for a broad range of hardware/software.
Reviewed and maintained technical support documentation.
