Summary

For over a decade I have actively delivered smart cutting-edge user interfaces and successful production-ready web development code.
With precision skill and craftsmanship I have used my unique knowledge of design, frontend and backend technologies to create cross-browser experiences focused on long-term user retention and engagement.

Education

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.
Graduated in August 2002.

Specialties

Languages and Skills

JavaScript, CSS, HTML, DOM, Ruby, PHP, JSP, Java, Adobe Photoshop, Web Development

Operating Systems

Mac OS X, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Professional Experience

Guidance Software, Pasadena, California
April 2013 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
YP.com, Glendale, California
May 2009 - April 2013
Senior Software Engineer
2011-2013: Implemented and maintained an advanced version of m.yp.com for WebKit-based web browsers. Utilized hand-written JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5 with an emphasis on performance, scalability, search engine optimization and a positive user experience. Contributed to Ruby backend code and assisted with key user-interface and architectural decisions.
2010: Built the front-end and contributed to Ruby backend for m.buzz.com and m.keen.com.
2009: Built the front-end for Yellow Page's new mobile web site, m.yp.com. Utilized graceful degradation and progressive enhancement to support all mobile web browsers from iPhone and Android to low-end feature phones.
Yahoo!, Burbank, California
November 2007 - February 2009
Senior Front-End Developer
  • Utilized an expert knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, DOM, and CSS to deliver advanced user interfaces and controls.
  • Worked with product groups to develop and enhance usability.
2008:: Assisted with front-end development for Yahoo! Search Marketing Desktop using Adobe Flex.
2007:: Contributed unobtrusive JavaScript to the Yahoo! APT project using the latest front-end techniques with a primary emphasis on code reusability and performance.
EarthLink, Pasadena, California
May 2000 - November 2007
Senior Front-End Developer
  • Applied advanced HTML, JavaScript, and CSS to deliver cutting-edge user interfaces and components.
  • Contributed user interface design mockups and designs.
  • Trained and mentored teammates.
  • Worked with product groups to develop and enhance usability.
  • Led front-end projects to a timely and successful completion.
2007: Acted as the primary front-end developer for EarthLink's Next Generation Portal. Contributed cutting-edge designs that heavily influenced the portal's final design. Utilized advanced JavaScript techniques in delivering innovative features and widgets.
2006: Created the graphic design for the EarthLink Shopping Widget for Mac OS X and the EarthLink Shopper. Handled front-end duties for the EarthLink Reader and TV Listings sites. Created prototypes and designs for EarthLink Search and "light" versions of myEarthLink.
2005: Created an inline-edit and widget-collapse feature for the myEarthLink Start Page. Added an inline Video Player feature that supported QuickTime, Window's Media, and Real-Player. Implemented Omniture tracking across all myEarthLink properties. Assisted with the regular maintenance of EarthLink Search.
2003-2004: Migrated our JSP-based portal and channel properties to Apache Velocity. Rewrote 90% of the portal's CSS and JavaScript. Handled front-end duties for channel properties such as Movies, News and Finance. Added a My Theaters feature that pioneered a use of iframe-based remote scripting on the portal.
2000-2002: Handled markup maintenance and development for www.earthlink.net and start.earthlink.net.

Personal Projects

Minecraft Server Mods, dev.bukkit.org/profiles/emillan/server-mods/
  • Written in Java, my mod plugins may be used to enhance both gameplay and mechanics for the game Minecraft.
Millan Web Design, www.millanwebdesign.com
  • Performed graphical design and web site contract work for small businesses and working professionals.
  • Met one-on-one with clients in exploring the best possible options for their web presence.
  • Handled duties ranging from creative design to code implementation.
iQ Mobile Search, www.iqmobilesearch.com
  • A handy multiple search-engine web-app optimized for iPhone, iPad and Android browsers.
urQue.com, www.urque.com
  • A user-friendly, database-driven web-app which may be used to store notes, bookmarks and other online content.
Minecraft Pocket Reference, www.diamondboots.com
  • A pocket reference site for the game Minecraft. Optimized for iPhone, iPad and Android browsers.