1. Valerie Porwit
(612) 251-0160 www.linkedin.com/in/valerieporwit/ vporwit@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Flexible, goal-oriented, confident problem-solver with experience in Front-End Development including coding,
testing, implementing, responsive web design techniques, maintaining customer-facing manageable scalable
sites with cross browser code across small to large sites. Has an eye for aesthetics and detail. Industries of
experience include Financial, Higher Education, Manufacturing and Digital Agency.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Applications: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 3, WordPress APIs, PHP, ASP, .NET, C#
Working Knowledge: Azure, SharePoint, MVVM
Design: Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Photoshop
CMS Tools: WordPress, EPiServer, SiteCore
Analytics: Google Analytics
Databases: MySQL, SQL Server
SDLCs: Agile, SCRUM
Repositories: TFS, Subversion, SVN, Git, BitBucket
Frameworks: JQuery, AngularJS, MVC, Entity Framework, NHibernate Framework
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Front-End Developer, Questar Assessment Apr 2016 - June 2016
Ability to telecommute and be in office settings
Updated and created new features using ASP, C#, NET and BitBucket for external client facing
applications.
Developed, coded, and tested new project features using primarily ASP, C#, CSS, HTML, JavaScript on
external client facing applications.
Decomposed and estimated complex technical problems into manageable development tasks.
Communicated with user interface designers and digital marketing team to resolve issues from design to
pre-live testing.
Worked with developers, designers, project managers, managers and business analysts to define and
drive technical requirements.
Content management on client facing applications.
Performed daily maintenance updates for existing sites and applications.
Responsible for developing and maintaining rich Internet applications
Front-End Developer, Cambria Apr 2013 – June 2015
Ability to telecommute and be in office settings
Updated and created new features using ASP, C#, VB, .NET and TFS for internal Cambria Inventory &
Shipping applications.
Developed, coded, and tested new project features using primarily PHP, ColdFusion, CSS, HTML,
JavaScript, and EPiServer on internal, external, and partner websites.
Implemented existing UX & design deliverables such as prototypes, wireframes, and style guides into
functioning code.
Decomposed and estimated complex technical problems into manageable development tasks.
Communicated with user interface designers and digital marketing team to resolve issues from design to
pre-live testing.
Worked with developers, designers, and business analysts to define and drive business requirements.
Performed daily maintenance updates for existing sites and applications.
Responsible for developing and maintaining rich Internet applications
Experience interfacing with web services through ColdFusion: SOAP, REST, XML
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Independent Contractor, Web Application Engineer, Saint Paul, MN 2008 – Present
Explore Information Systems June 2012 – Oct 2012
Worked independently in this position through the use of Skype and various online communication tools.
Created and modified software programs throughout various phases of Development Lifecycle.
Designed, coded/configured, test, installation and support.
Provided solutions to problems relating to both customer and application support.
Provided estimates and perform basic planning for projects.
Developed new and maintained existing software solutions according to specifications.
Repaired bugs and defect in existing features for optimization of existing code paths.
Developed and enhanced software from documented requirements and specifications.
Developed and maintain documentation of software functionality.
Created and deploy software versions to maintain standards compliance.
Demonstrated expert analytical/problem-solving skills on unusually complex problems.
Provided timely defect resolution to minimize delays in project time-line.
Implemented new functionality and maintaining existing feature functionality alongside a team of
developers and business analyst.
First American Financial Corporation aka NAZCA Solutions, Inc. Feb 2011 – April 2011
Defined requirements for data quality measurements and worked with data stewards and other
stakeholders in an advisory role to provide guidance around data governance concepts and
implementation.
Designed and developed high performance Reporting and Integration Services processes and jobs.
Worked extensively with corporate transaction databases to design and develop creative BI solutions for
the business.
Collaborated with Business data analysts and business owners to test and verify reporting solutions to
ensure quality and accuracy.
Optimized, updated, and maintained existing software and reporting applications.
Participated and lead the database design discussion with Project Managers and Developers to create
and/or update database schemas for new and existing projects.
Provided hands-on development, unit testing, system testing and support for ETL processes, including
bug fixes.
FactorUE Nov 2009 – Jan 2010
Developed technical design, application code and implementation of the SiteCore "content/information
architecture" as it relates to web site design requirements.
Assisted with SiteCore platform configuration.
Assisted in development and implementation of the content transformation process.
Did content modeling to support SiteCore data templates.
Implemented SiteCore best practices and designs.
Developed cutting-edge Web site by leveraging SiteCore CMS.
Integrated the CMS with various search engines and external systems.
Customized workflows and implement templates and layouts.
Budget Blinds May 2008 – Jan 2009
Developed, coded, and tested website development using primarily CSS and HTML on internal and
partner websites.
Guided and participated in development of the CMS middle tier and backend including APIs for data
access including content creation and publishing as a part of a team of developers.
Participated in code reviews with other developers.
Communicated with the Tech Lead, Project Managers/ Producers, Developers and others throughout the
lifecycle of the project in order to ensure the project is delivered.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Masters of Science in Information Technology – currently enrolled
Colorado Technical University- Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems-February 2009
DeVry University-Long Beach, CA
Associates Degree in Accounting Finance-June 1998
LDS Business College-Salt Lake City, UT
Internship: Pacific Coast Glove & Safety
Online Content Manager Oct 2007 – May 2008
Developed on-line surveys and advertisements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Managed website and database development interns. Participated in variety of custom applications.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Teaching Assistant, Girl Develop IT 2016 to Present
Vice President of Public Relations, Toastmasters, New Prague 2015 to 2016
Vice President of Public Relations, Toastmasters, Highland Park 2016 to Present