Darrell Washington Jr.

Taaags, Front-End Developer http://taaagsports.com October 2015 - December 2017 Freelance Web Developer - Developed the React components that handle state and web application functionality. Each component delivered a high-quality user experience and interaction. Taaags received a 30% boost in overall user feedback rating on the speed and usability of the Web App. - Build the routing of web applications with React Router in order to sync UI components with web apps' URL and server-side interactions. This allowed fluid, seamless movement from one route to another. The speed of the App increased the time users spent on the Web App and prospects conversion to customers. - Implement company policies, technical procedures, and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access. There were no reported issues of security concerning users accounts and our database access. - Create mock-ups and visual designs with the employer. Along with designing strategic plans for component development practices to support future projects. Allowing both the employer and I, the ability to better understand the strategies and design principles used for the technologies. - Build 100% mobile responsive single page prototype sites utilizing Bootstrap, Flexbox, HTML, SASS, and JavaScript. Prototype sites where used to speed up the process of building production-ready applications and features for the clients. Majority of feature and product deadlines where met. - Code websites that are responsive and an exact representation of Photoshop designs in order to showcase usability, interactivity, and UI design. - Linking data and information from back-end servers to display and use on the client-side. The requests and client side calls were handled with Axios.js. Ajax functionality was handle without decreasing network or client-side performance. - Learning how to write well-designed, testable and efficient code using current best practices in Web development. Employer praised my ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly and perform duties without micro supervision. - Learning the value of thinking "big picture" and within an MVC module framework. Leading to well built and managed code bases. Allowing for a huge increase in testing speed and bug fixes. Freelance: Worked on individual projects as well as client projects using above technologies.