Hello, I'm Joe!
I am a software developer and former video game producer from the Raleigh / Durham area of North Carolina.
About Me
Hello. My name is Joe and I am a software developer living in the Raleigh / Durham area of North Carolina.
I have experience in both front-end and back-end solutions for web applications. Prior to becoming a software developer, I spent 15 years in the video game industry as a producer and project manager with a track record for producing quality, award winning AAA titles such as BioShock and Civilization VI.
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Work Experience
Senior Web Developer
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
Remote
MedThink, Inc.
(Permanent)
MedThink is a transformative agency composed of MedThink SciCom and MedThink Communications.
Accomplishments:
- Maintained existing client static web-sites.
- Contributed to development of new client sites and existing site re-builds.
- Improved Accessibility and Search-Engine-Optimization (SEO) for multiple client web-sites.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Node.js
Express.js
PugJS
Sass / SCSS
WordPress
Software Developer
June 2021 - Feb 2022
Hybrid
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.
(Contract)
Konica Minolta Healthcare is a world-class provider in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology.
Accomplishments:
- Contributed to development of front-end web application for Exa Platform.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Node.js
MySQL
PugJS
Sass / SCSS
Software Engineer
Aug 2020 - June 2021
Remote
Fidelity Charitable
(Contract)
Fidelity Charitable® is a public charity that has helped donors support 382,000 nonprofit organizations with $73 billion in grants with our donor-advised fund program.
Accomplishments:
- Developed new features for main Donor and Account Opening web applications.
- Lead effort to migrate Account Opening site from AngularJS (v1.3) to Angular 9
- Contributed to bi-weekly release process.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
AngularJS
Angular Migration
Jasmine
TypeScript
Junior Software Engineer
Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
Durham, North Carolina
FoodLogiQ
(Full-Time)
FoodLogiQ® LLC is the leading SaaS provider of traceability, food safety and supply chain transparency solutions.
Accomplishments:
- Developed new front end features for CONNECT platform.
- Contributed to migration of CONNECT platform from AngularJS (v1.5) to Angular 8.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
AngularJS
Angular Migration
GoLang
Jasmine
MongoDB
Node.js
TypeScript
Teacher Assistant
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(Contract)
The Coding Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill
Accomplishments:
- Assisted instructor with teaching full-stack web development curriculum.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students during class and office hours.
- Helped assess and grade student projects
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Express.js
MongoDB
MySQL
Node.js
React
Front End Engineer
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
Durham, North Carolina
Smashing Boxes
(Full-Time)
A global innovation partner and design-centered software product development firm with a focus on healthcare, blockchain and IoT.
Accomplishments:
- Plan and develop new features using Angular 6/7, TypeScript, and client's internal UI kit.
- Participate in code review and maintenance using Git and Phabricator.
- Assist in the hiring process for the front end engineering team.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
Express.js
Node.js
TypeScript
Producer
Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
Novato, California
2K
(Full-Time)
2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
Accomplishments:
- Served as lead producer for Civilization Franchise, including Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Civilization Beyond Earth: Rising Tide, and Civilization Revolution 2.
- Was one of three initial team members who co-founded internal development studio, Cloud Chamber.
Producer II
Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
Redwood City, California
Crystal Dynamics
(Full-Time)
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, top-tier gaming studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area that is dedicated to crafting unforgettable and immersive gaming experiences.
Accomplishments:
- Managed Combat, Secondary Systems, Enemy Character, and UI teams during development of Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Producer
May 2012 - Jul 2014
Redmond, Washington
Microsoft Studios
(Full-Time)
Microsoft Studios is the video game production wing for Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Games for Windows, Steam, Windows Store, and Windows Phone platforms.
Accomplishments:
- Served as producer for Ryse: Son of Rome, an Xbox One launch day title, Sunset Overdrive, and Quantum Break
- Utilized the new Xbox Development Platform (XDP) tool for implementation of title and product configuration and Xbox Live Services configuration for Ryse: Son of Rome and Sunset Overdrive.
- Assisted in Greenlight process for title 'Scalebound'.
Video Game Producer
May 2011 - May 2012
Revere, Massachusetts
Freelance
(Contract)
Freelance Producer
Accomplishments:
- Worked as a freelance consultant for Irrational Games with a focus on PR and Marketing efforts on BioShock Infinite, including: Pre-E3 and E3 2011, Gamescom 2011, Destination Playstation 2011, and smaller press and retailer events.
Producer
Mar 2004 - May 2011
Quincy, Massachusetts
Irrational Games
(Full-Time)
Irrational Games was an award winning video game developer located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Accomplishments:
- Served as a development producer on Swat 4, BioShock, and BioShock Infinite.
- Managed internal QA team on Swat 4 and BioShock
- Assisted with PR and Marketing efforts, including multiple E3, Gamescom, and smaller press and retailer events.
Software Quality Assurance Tester
Feb 2003 - Dec 2003
Beverly, Massachusetts
Atari
(Contract)
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972, currently by Atari Interactive, a subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA.
Accomplishments:
- Worked as a contract QA tester on Unreal Tournament 2004, Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark, Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Angmar, Pajama Sam: Life is Rough When You Lose Your Stuff, Rollercoaster Tycoon 2: Wacky Worlds, plus served as a tester uncredited on several additional titles.
- Worked on-site at Epic Games in Cary, North Carolina on Unreal Tournament 2004 from July to October 2003.
Projects
The Narrative Gamer Blog
The Narrative Gamer is a blog built using NextJS, a ReactJS Framework. The blog caters to wargaming reports with a narrative flair that is supported by AI tools such as ChatGPT and MidJourney. It is Search Engine Optimized and follows the latest accessibility standards.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
NextJS
TailwindCSS
SEO
Accessibility
Pahi Initiative Website
Employer: MedThink, Inc.
Client: United Therapeutics
Performed significant website updates for the PAH Initiative, a United Therapeutics program to help patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
Express.js
Node.js
PugJS
SEO
Sass / SCSS
Overhauled Wordpress site for Cleviprex, a Chiesi USA product for the treatment of hypertension. The update included making the existing website design more mobile responsive.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
PHP
SEO
WordPress
Performed Wordpress website updates for Curosurf, a Chiesi USA product for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
PHP
SEO
WordPress
Performed Wordpress website updates for Kengreal, a Chiesi USA product for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
PHP
SEO
WordPress
Performed Wordpress website updates for Bronchitol, a Chiesi USA product for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
PHP
SEO
WordPress
Integrated updates to both the Patient and Healthcare Professional side of the Belbuca website.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
Express.js
Node.js
PugJS
Sass / SCSS
SEO
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Rebuilt the EnvarsusXR website using Medthink's internal technology stack. Updated site is yet to be released.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Accessibility
Express.js
Node.js
PugJS
Sass / SCSS
SEO
Integrated updates to the NICU Connections Wordpress site, a Chiesi USA program to help parents and caregivers of premature infants.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
WordPress
Exa Enterprise Imaging Application
Employer: Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.
Developed the front-end of the Exa Enterprise Imaging Application, a web-based medical imaging application.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PugJS
MySQL
Developed new features for the Fidelity Charitable Donor and Account Opening applications. Migrated Account Opening application from AngularJS to Angular 9 through hybrid migration process.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
AngularJS
Angular Migration
Jasmine
TypeScript
Accessibility
Developed new features for the FoodLogiQ Connect platform, which includes CONNECT, Manage + Monitor, Track + Trace, and Recall + Response applications. Migrated applications from AngularJS to Angular 8 through hybrid migration process.
Skills Used:
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Angular
AngularJS
Angular Migration
Jasmine
TypeScript