I am a front-end web developer with a background in UX. Being a user advocate is where I find the most satisfaction in my work. I am passionate about the web and love to follow the latest news in the industry. I believe in the importance of knowing my craft and am committed to always expanding my web development knowledge.
Alex Bush
Front-end Web Developer
Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript (ES2015)
REST, JSON, and AJAX
Git
UX & UI design
Responsive web development
Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
Career
Web Engineer
Rosetta Stone
Nov 2017 – Present
Seattle, WA
Working on core consumer facing Rosetta Stone websites. Increasing sales through a focus on performance and a great user experience. Attention is paid to usability, localization, and representing the Rosetta Stone brand.
Javascript Application Developer
INRIX
Jun 2017 – Nov 2017
Kirkland, WA
Worked on a team to create JavaScript applications for the OpenCar platform to run in cars. Applications included Yelp, Napster, City Seeker, Deezer, etc.
Front End Web Developer
Affirma Consulting
Oct 2016 – Apr 2017
Bellevue, WA
Built custom web solutions utilizing front-end best practices, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Worked with a variety of clients including Microsoft, The Pokémon Company, Kaiser Permanente, and Avista
Web Developer
Buildingi
Mar 2014 – Oct 2016
Bellevue, WA
Created and enhanced many custom sites across various companies including many internal Microsoft sites. Designed and implemented my own and other's mockups while insuring fidelity to the mockups
Web Developer/Designer
RBL Creative Solutions
Sep 2012 – Mar 2014
Seattle, WA
A venture started while in college that specialized in web design and marketing for small businesses. I wore multiple hats of visual designer, UX/UI specialist, and developer.
Web Developer
Madison School District #321
Sep 2012 – Jun 2013
Rexburg, ID
Front-end development using HTML/CSS/JavaScript & jQuery. Back end development using Oracle Database and PL/SQL. Created the school district’s first complete mobile web experience using jQuery Mobile.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development
Brigham Young University Idaho
January 2011 - July 2013
*Transferred from the CS program at BYU (Provo) in order to study the web
Participated as VP of the BYU-Idaho Web Society for 4 semesters.
Courses
Advanced Visual Media, Computer Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Design and Development, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Intro to Computer Programming, Introduction to Graphic Design, Multimedia Video Journalism, Technical Communication, Typography, Visual Media, Web Business Creation, Web Design, Web Engineering II, Web Page Development
Contact
Contact form to come.