Scott Grogan

Lives and works in Seattle. Writes rock-solid HTML, CSS & JavaScript. He also makes some tasty omelets. Seriously, they're good.

Objective

To apply and expand upon eight years of continuous web development experience in an environment where creativity is highly valued, and solid engineering principles are part of the status quo.

Specialties

JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, JSTL, ActionScript 3.0, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash.

Experience

Software Engineer III at Cobalt/ADP Dealer Services

August 2007present

Builds configurable website layouts and UI components on top of a proprietary content management system. Wrote the front-end of an Ajax-driven data analytics tool, and a JavaScript framework for transitioning between report "views." Creates jQuery plugins to solve various UI problems including: a text field that automatically formats values as international currencies; an implementation of the jQuery.get() method backed by a JSON cache; and a utility for creating more efficient "fade" transitions between DOM elements. Currently driving an effort to migrate over 10,000 auto dealer websites to HTML5.

Graphics & Web Technician at Prescott Newspapers, Inc.

July 2006May 2007

Maintained online counterparts to various print publications, and brought the platform up to valid XHTML. Produced print and web display advertising using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Designed and led the implementation effort for The Prescott Daily Courier's website, www.dcourier.com.

Web Designer at Appointment-Plus

September 2003May 2006

Crafted informational websites for Appointment-Plus subscribers, designed to drive users towards the company's online appointment scheduling service. Employed semantic markup and microformats to better optimize sites for indexing within search engines

Education & Certifications

B.A. Graphic Design from Collins College from Collins College

November 2004

Studied the principles of visual communication, and gained in-depth knowledge about Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Designed posters and print materials for a number of portfolio showings and student/faculty events. Also helped to develop lesson plans for various 5-week courses, and provided assistance to other students as a classroom and private tutor.

Certificate in Java Application Development from UW PCE

June 2011

Practiced object-oriented design principles and test-driven Java application development. Tools: JDK 6, Eclipse, JUnit, Tomcat.

Adobe Certified Expert, Flash CS3

December 2009

Demonstrated expert-level ability in authoring Flash CS3 applications, and working with video and audio components