I’m a front-end developer first with a bit of back-end experience, my goal is to focus on the latest front-end web technologies to streamline user experiences and make websites more engaging. I’ve extensive experience ranging from hands-on development, project implementation, and architecture design. Specialties:HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Java

Sr. Web Developer Engineer @ From April 2015 to Present (7 months) Seattle, WashingtonSr. Software Engineer @ From May 2014 to April 2015 (1 year) Seattle, WashingtonWeb Developer II @ Redesigned loan registration page with modern responsive design, improving conversions from 25% to 48% within weeks of launch, while providing a mobile friendly experience. Identify and implement BrowserScripts; a build system which minifies and combines CSS and JavaScript files and uploads it to a CDN in the S3 cloud. Develop loan registration experience for expansion into Japan and other regions, working closely with newly established Japan team. Work closely with business team to plan and develop quick turnaround AB tests on widgets and email entry points into the loan registration page. From December 2012 to May 2014 (1 year 6 months) seattle, waSr. Software Engineer @ Identify and architect platform to build the yearbook viewer, a primary company focus. Implement and add new features and functionality to yearbook viewer. Provide multi-team support for projects under tight deadlines which needed additional technical resources, including mobile team. From August 2011 to October 2012 (1 year 3 months) Seattle, WAWeb Developer II (Contract) @ Work closely with designers for immediate feedback when developing JSP layouts and CSS using tools including Firebug and PixlePerfect. Driving force behind implementing CSS3 and HTML5 for supported browsers. Planned and coordinated multi-sprint project to eliminate IE7 emulation mode dependency in components. From February 2011 to July 2011 (6 months) Seattle, WASr. Software Engineer (Contract) @ Developed new sites for Morgan’s Hotel Group and Hard Rock Hotel Fine-tuned and extended Audi Quattro Facebook app using YouTube API to integrate user supplied video content. Wrote PHP based CMS admin interface to manage content on both services. Designed and implemented multivariate and A/B tests for Nokia using Omniture Test &Target. From October 2010 to February 2011 (5 months) Sr. Web Developer (Contract) @ Code and implement weekly content updates for Eddie Bauer commerce website. Implement Ratings and Reviews on EddieBauer.com working jointly with two 3rd party companies. Cross browser test in IE7+, FF, Safari, and Chrome. From July 2010 to October 2010 (4 months) Bellevue, WaSr. Web Developer (Contract) @ Built prototypes using Ruby on Rails for user case studies on future product initiatives. Architect and build projects from beginning to end on multiple projects. Monitor user behavior using Omniture SiteCatalyst to better design multivariate and A/B tests. From August 2009 to February 2010 (7 months) Web Developer (Contract) @ Redesign entire website using HTML and CSS for an international launch in 7 different languages. Manage and update content using HTML, CSS and JavaScript using a proprietary CMS. Test, debug, and resolve issues using Project Studio and eScrum tools. From January 2009 to April 2009 (4 months) Redmond, WAWeb Developer @ Create landing pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript; implement WebTrends Optimize testing platform for multivariate testing. Identify platform and architect company website using Alfresco to transform XSLT into HTML, PDF’s and other desired formats. Create internal tools for marking team using PHP and Flash to aid in the acquisition of clients. From November 2007 to January 2009 (1 year 3 months) Seattle, WAWeb Developer (Contract) @ Developed and managed highly effective emails using HTML and CSS. Tested and verified proper rendering in various email clients and browsers Created tools to automate email creation using ASP.Net and VBScript From June 2007 to November 2007 (6 months) Seattle, WA

Chinese @ Seattle Central College From 2013 to 2015 AA, Advanced Computer Engineering @ New Market Vocational Skills Center From 2002 to 2004 Computers, Japanese @ South Puget Sound From 2002 to 2004 Patrick O'Connor is skilled in: JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, XHTML, PHP, HTML, XML, ASP, jQuery, User Experience, HTML 5, MySQL, Backbone.js, CSS3, Project Planning, Teamwork, ASP.NET