Ebi Baralaye

Technical Consultant

Education

Skills

Services

  • Developing the front-end presentation layer of ecommerce and Servicespecialty websites
  • Planning and wireframing web architecture
  • Interpreting, editing and organizing provided design assets for production
  • JavaScript development and plugin integration
  • Front-end theme development over various backend environments and CMS platforms
  • CMS integration, admin and content management
  • UX / UI troubleshooting, testing and cross-browser QA
  • Project management and account management

Languages

HTML - HAML, CSS - SASS / LESS, JavaScript - jQuery, PHP

Utilities

UNIX, VIM, Git, FTP, MYSQL, Drupal, Wordpress, Business Catalyst, Bootstrap

Software

Mac OS, Adobe Design Suite - Photoshop / Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Mac iWork Suite

Administration

I'm an articulate and efficient communicator with a professional and friendly demeanor. I'm a goal-oriented team player, a natural organizer, a calm and diplomatic conflict resolver, a focused and discerning manager and a prompt correspondent.

Clients

  • Kollecto - Product Manager Contract | Detroit, MI Jun-2015 - Sep-2015
    Kollecto functioned as an art startup delivering fine art recommendations to first-time and budget-minded collectors with the aim of making art education and collecting more accessible to all. I worked closely with the founder to define and build the online application tasked with distributing recommendations. I developed UX strategies to optimize engagement and user conversion. I also managed a team of art advisors, marketers, developers and assistants towards specific production goals. Tara Reed - Founder & CEO tara@artkollecto.com
  • Institute for Integrative Nutrition - Front-end Web Developer Contract | 3 E 28th St New York, NY 10016 877.730.5444 Mar-2014 - Jun-2014
    At this educational health coaching company company I worked closely with a small team of developers, managers and designers on bugs and features for their marketing websites and the development of a portal page serving as a central node for various users (alumni, students, prospectives). Tasks included devlopment architecture, scripting, styling, refactoring, responsive/mobile UI development and troubleshooting. The technology stack included Drupal, PHP, HTML5, CSS3 - LESS, JavaScript - jQuery, / Twitter Bootstrap, Gulp, Git, Pantheon, Acquia and JIRA. Heidi Braunstein - Product Owner heidi@heidihysell.com
  • Pearson Technology - Front-end Web Developer Contract | 325 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013 Jul-2013 - Feb-2014
    At this international education technology company I worked closely with a domestic and overseas team of developers, managers and an art director on the production of a central ecommerce platform for Pearson’s portfolio of companies. Tasks included defining structural architecture, scripting, styling, refactoring, responsive/mobile UI development and troubleshooting. The technology stack included Java, Adobe CQ, HTML5, CSS3 - LESS, JavaScript - jQuery, / Bootstrap.js, Git, Rally and JIRA. Michael Paige - Technical Manager (646) 248-0652 mpaige@gmail.com
  • American Express Publishing - Front-end Web Developer Contract | 1120 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Jul-2012 - Jun-2013
    At this major publishing company I assisted a large team of developers, managers, editors and designers in the production and maintenance of features for the lifestyle brand websites, foodandwine.com and travelandleisure.com. I was deeply involved in scripting, styling and troubleshooting UI elements for the developed community/social platform of these brands with particular focus on account management features. I was also significantly involved in the mobile translation and optimization of travelandleisure.com. The technology stack included Ruby on Rails, HTML5 - HAML, CSS3 - SASS, JavaScript - CoffeeScript / jQuery / Backbone.js / Require.js, TypeKit, Git and Redmine. David Deparolesa - Marketing Channel Manager 617.610.3958 david.deparolesa@amexpub.com
  • Excalibur Bronze Foundry - Web Developer Contract | 309 Starr Street Brooklyn, NY 11237 718.366.3444 Apr-2012 - Apr-2012
    For this architecture and sculptural metal foundry I developed a website, managing the project from design direction to completion, to showcase the company's portfolio and services. The website was built off of the Business Catalyst CMS. Joshua Gold - Vice President 718.366.3444 josh@excaliburbronzeny.com
  • Newlio / ePhare - Front-end Web Developer Contract | 483 10th Avenue, Suite 215 New York, NY 10018 Nov-2011 - Apr-2012
    At this lean technology startup I worked closely with a small team of developers, managers, founders and contracted design vendors in the creation of an interactive consumer product and business service platform. Tasks included defining front-end architecture, processing design assets, scripting, styling, feature development, ongoing content updates and UX optimizations. The technology stack included PHP - Lithium, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript - jQuery / Backbone.js, Git and Mantis. Zachary Schwitzky - CEO & Founder 619.972.6079 zschwitzky@ephare.com
  • AIR Projects - Front-end Web Developer Contract | New York, NY Mar-2010 - Mar-2011
    For this international art residency organization I developed a website, managing the project from design to completion, to showcase and manage their program offerings. The website was built off of the Business Catalyst CMS. John Silvis - Founder & Director 646.644.8200 john.silvis@gmail.com
  • Culturehall - Front-end Web Developer Contract | New York, NY Aug-2008 - May-2010
    For this curated artist portfolio organization I developed a range of content pages from designs and created JavaScript plugins. David Frey - Founder & Director 917.683.2671 david@culturehall.com
  • Barnum Design - Front-end Web Developer Contract | 121 W 27th St, Suite 1204 New York, NY 10001 May-2008 - Oct-2011
    At this boutique design and branding studio I worked closely with a team of developers, designers and directors serving as the development lead on the production of ecommerce websites for various small to mid-size clients within primary and niche industries. Projects included branding and strategy ideation, wireframing, defining architecture, scripting and styling. Duties also involved technical training along with heavy project management and account management, interfacing directly with clients. The technology stack included Business Catalyst, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript / jQuery, TypeKit, Basecamp and ActionMethod. Neil Brown - Associate Director 914.202.9350 neil@barnumdesign.com

AFFILIATIONS

  • Spark & Echo Arts - Advisory Board Member | New York, NY May-2012 - Jul-2014
    At this non-profit arts organization I’ve helped define the group’s vision, mission and goals, curate artist submissions and install exhibitions.
  • Hope For New York - Volunteer Team Leader Volunteer | 1359 Broadway, Suite 410 New York, NY 10018 212-871-1808 Jul-2009 - Aug-2014
    Through this non-profit community organization I help coordinate teams doing volunteer services for residents at a local homeless shelter.
  • Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts - Artist Member | 323 West 39th St New York, NY 10018 212.563.5855 Apr-2008 - Aug-2014
    I’m an active visual artist at this foundation which provides accessible studio space and professional resources to its juried members. I’ve hosted several open studios to the public, studio presentations/discussions to academic groups and informal gatherings and critiques with other artists.

References

  • Tara Reed - Founder & CEO tara@artkollecto.com
  • Heidi Braunstein - Product Owner heidi@heidihysell.com
  • Michael Paige - Technical Manager (646) 248-0652 mpaige@gmail.com
  • David Deparolesa - Marketing Channel Manager 617.610.3958 david.deparolesa@amexpub.com
  • Joshua Gold - Vice President 718.366.3444 josh@excaliburbronzeny.com
  • Zachary Schwitzky - CEO & Founder 619.972.6079 zschwitzky@ephare.com
  • John Silvis - Founder & Director 646.644.8200 john.silvis@gmail.com
  • David Frey - Founder & Director 917.683.2671 david@culturehall.com
  • Neil Brown - Associate Director 914.202.9350 neil@barnumdesign.com

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