Gem Kosan

Design Engineer in Austin, TX

gem.kosan77@gmail.com

512-745-5338

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemkosan/

Portfolio site: WebDevGem.com

EXPERIENCE

Indeed, Austin, TX — UX Developer

SEP 2021 - present:

• React with Typescript, Apollo GraphQL, Jest, React Testing Library, and Storybook
• Specializes in Design Engineering, bridging the gap between engineering and design
• Hands-on front end development using  a mature, in-house design system

Ping Identity, Austin, TX — Software Engineer

OCT 2020 - JUN 2021:

• Modern JavaScript using Lodash, Jest, and Enzyme
• React with Redux
• Online Data Security and Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
• Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Launch Darkly

Accruent, Austin, TX — Front-End Developer

MAY 2020 - OCT 2020:

• Created and updated marketing content on the Accruent public website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Drupal, WordPress & Marketo content administration
• Styling and responsive grid using the Foundation framework
• Drupal & WordPress plugin development
• WCAG Accessibility auditing and coding

GK UX, Austin, TX — Freelance User Experience Researcher & Designer

NOV 2018 - MAR 2020:

• Drove and completed  multiple UX/CX projects for local business owners
• Performed user, business, and market research as well as usability testing
• Led brainstorming sessions to help refine brand image and customer expectations
• Tied user requirements with business goals to construct intuitive Web UIs
• Delivered information architecture diagrams, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Built prototypes using HTML5, CSS3, Sass, JavaScript ES6, JSX, & React Redux

Bazaarvoice, Austin, TX — Technical Consultant / Implementation Engineer

SEP 2012 - NOV 2018

• Coached client development teams on integration with Bazaarvoice SaaS using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Java, & ASP.Net
• Worked directly with hundreds of enterprise and mid-tier clients including Procter & Gamble, Land O Lakes, and Lowes
• Used RESTful APIs to troubleshoot data streams
• Tested plugins on e-commerce platforms hosted in Azure
• Partnered with Product and Engineering to bring a new product to market
• Advocated for Web App UI improvements on behalf of my clients

Blackbaud (Convio), Austin, TX — Web Developer

MAR 2011 - SEP 2012

• Developed online fundraising sites for several non-profits
• Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to build out fundraising user interfaces and campaign email according to client specifications
• Employed knowledge of industry standards to ensure cross-browser and cross-client compatibility

Aptus Technologies, Round Rock, TX — Flash Engineer

OCT 2010 - DEC 2010

KingsIsle Entertainment, Austin, TX — Software Engineer

MAY 2007 – JAN 2010

Ultra Electronics-Advanced Tactical Systems, Austin, TX — Software Engineer

FEB 2006 - APR 2007

Hewlett-Packard Company, Houston, TX — Systems/Software Engineer

JAN 2001 - FEB 2006

Southwest Biotechnology and Informatics Center, Las Cruces, NM — Software Engineer

SEP 1999 - DEC 2000

SKILLS

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Sass
• Flexbox
• Object-Oriented Programming
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• AJAX
• RESTful APIs
• React
• Redux
• Git
• Identity as a Service (IDAAS)
• Python
• Analytics
• SEO
• User Experience (UX) Research
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Front-End Web Design
• Online Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Agile

TOOLS/Platforms

• Jira
• Jenkins
• Launch Darkly
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Confluence
• Wordpress
• Drupal
• Azure
• SalesForce
• eCommerce integrations: Magento, Demandware, Mozu, etc.

EDUCATION

New Mexico State University — Bachelor of Science, Computer Science