Joseph Kocovsky

Interactive Design & Development

Chicago, IL 60614
Mobile: (404) 590-8226
moc.em@tenokeoj

To utilize professional web development experience working within a creative environment supporting standards-based, functional web interfaces for clients with unique products and visions

THINK Interactive, Inc. Front-End Developer

2010-2012 Atlanta, GA

Summary

  • Meticulously uphold web standards, well-optimized coding practices, pixel-perfect interface development, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Contribution and oversight of client-side code, mobile development, content management, design, open-source platforms, rich email campaigns, and user experience strategy
  • Lead and maintain organization within team projects and internal initiatives

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Interactive Consultant Mobile Web Strategist and Front-End Designer

2009-Present Atlanta, GA

Summary

  • Produce Mobile-First Responsive Web experiences utilizing resolution independent and device agnostic interface layouts
  • Effectively deliver semantic web experiences that separate style, content, and behavior for maintainability and extensibility
  • Develop content management systems built upon open-source solutions including WordPress and Expression Engine

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Macquarium, Inc. Front-End Developer

2006-2009 Atlanta, GA

Summary

  • Participated in leadership roles such as project estimations, meeting facilitation, internal code reviews, and contractor recruiting
  • Authored company-standard best practice documents regarding browser compatibility testing, CSS development, and accessibility guidelines
  • Redeveloped the Macquarium corporate website (www.macquarium.com) incorporating web standards, improved accessibility and enhanced Search Engine Optimization
  • Organized and executed internal initiative programs encouraging developers to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies
  • Guided team members in synchronizing development environments and ensuring team communication

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ICE Design Group Web Developer

2005-2006 Atlanta, GA

Summary

  • Development of functional web interfaces utilizing emerging web standards and tableless layouts
  • Produced and maintained content-rich interfaces intended to integrate seamlessly with back-end administration systems
  • Collaborated in the production of custom server-side solutions enabling client self-maintenance of frequently updated content

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CIBA Vision Web Developer

2001-2003 Atlanta, GA

Summary

  • Followed standard practices and procedures to produce interfaces that adhered to technical specifications
  • Produced templates as required to develop and architect internal initiatives
  • Implementation of Flash product demos to assist client training
  • Documented and reported web analytics and accessibility (Section 508) trends

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The Art Institute of Atlanta Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interactive Media Design

Atlanta, GA 2003-2007

  • Awarded Magna Cum Laude
  • Awarded Best Portfolio for Web Design and Interactive Media

Mercer University Technical certification

Atlanta, GA 1999-2001

  • CIW Professional Certiļ¬cation
  • CIW Associate Certiļ¬cation

Languages / Frameworks:

  • HTML 5, XHTML (W3C Strict)
  • CSS2, CSS3
  • Responsive Web Design
  • LESS, Sass
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • jQuery UI
  • jQuery Mobile
  • Bootstrap
  • Prototype
  • Yahoo! UI
  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • Expression Engine

Applications:

  • Coda 2
  • CodeKit
  • Git/SourceTree
  • Subversion/Versions
  • TypeKit
  • Adobe Photoshop CS6
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Adobe Fireworks CS6
  • Adobe InDesign CS6
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS6
  • MAMP
  • Parallels
  • WebInspector
  • Mozilla Firebug
  • YSlow