Jan “Yahn” Szpila

Webmonkey Extraordinaire

about

Jan Szpila: Webmonkey Extraorindaire

I'm here to chew bubblegum and make web apps...
and I'm all out of bubblegum.

I'm a front end developer and jack of all trades. A webmonkey extraordinaire, if you will. I like playing around with every technology that I can get my hands on, and learning as much as I can cram into my brain.

Fun Fact: I share a birthday with Arthur C. Clarke!

skills

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Tools

Technologies

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Coda
  • Dreamweaver
  • Eclipse
  • Flash
  • Photoshop
  • Pixelmator
  • SQL Server
  • Version Control
  • Visual Studio
  • Actionscript
  • AJAX
  • C#
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • XML
  • 960 Grid System
  • ASP.Net
  • Flex
  • jQuery
  • WordPress
  • Sencha Touch

experience

Emmi Solutions

Front End Developer
02/11 - current
tools:
  • Eclipse
  • SVN
technologies:
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • jQuery UI
  • CSS
  • Wicket
summary:
  • Updated internal tools to enhance user experience using HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, and Wicket.
  • Assisted Creative Director in designing user interfaces and subsquently implemented them in new and existing tools.
  • Prototyped mobile versions of Emmi's medical presentation product with HTML5, CCS3, and Javascript.
  • Architected and developed browser-based diagnostic tool to provide help desk technicians with more information when assisting customers.
  • Increased performance of both applications and development teams by suggesting and facilitating new processes, tools, and methodologies.

Chicago Tribune Media Group

Sr. Front End Developer (contract)
03/10 - 2/11
tools:
  • Eclipse
  • JIRA
  • StarTeam
  • Coda
  • Photoshop
  • Pixelmator
technologies:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • Prototype
  • AJAX
  • JSP
  • XML
summary:
  • Created modules that leveraged third-party APIs to deliver content to various Tribune properties using object-oriented Javascript, AJAX, and JSP.
  • Developed JSP templates for affiliate and proof-of-concept sites.
  • Worked in a cross-functional, agile group to assess and architect solutions for both internal and external customers.

Sears Holdings Corp.

Front End Developer (contract)
12/09 - 03/10
tools:
  • Dreamweaver
  • SVN
  • JIRA
  • Flash
technologies:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • Actionscript
summary:
  • Assisted in screening and interviewing new applicants for the development team.
  • Developed components that implemented third-party APIs to provide contextually-sensitive content.
  • Worked with developers and information architects to implement new core functionality across several high-visibility sites.

WMS Gaming

Assosciate Online Engineer
09/08 - 12/09
tools:
  • Flex
  • Visual Studio
  • CVS
  • SVN
technologies:
  • Actionscript
  • XML
  • C++
summary:
  • Worked with other engineers to design an XML-based client/server architecture for Flash games.
  • Worked with other engineers in creating a game engine and framework.
  • Ported casino game themes to internet-ready Flash applications.

Hubbard One

Web Production Designer
07/07 - 09/08
tools:
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop
  • Flash
  • Source Safe
technologies:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Actionscript
  • XML
summary:
  • Managed a small team of production designers, including assigning work, estimating tasks, and coordinating long-term project goals.
  • Produced and maintained templates based on design partner creative.
  • Implemented and maintained designs for a range of Hubbard One solutions, including client sites, Sharepoint portals, and HTML e-mail.
  • Implemented new XML-driven Flash and Flash video solutions.
Assosciate Web Developer
09/06 - 07/07
tools:
  • Visual Studio
  • SQL Server
  • Source Safe
technologies:
  • C#
  • ASP.Net
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
summary:
  • Maintained sites for clients using Hubbard One's proprietary framework.
  • Created web-based and command-line tools for internal and client projects.

Guaranteed Rate, Inc.

Assosciate Web Developer
08/05 - 09/06
tools:
  • Visual Studio
  • SQL Server
technologies:
  • VB.Net
  • ASP.Net
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
summary:
  • Maintained intranet portal and corporate site.
  • Designed and implemented database-driven intranet applications.
  • Maintained and optimized existing applications.
  • Coordinated with marketing department to launch new corporate site.

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