Eric West

Summary

Experienced software development leader with extensive experience directing and coordinating the technical aspects of projects, from architecture through implementation to delivery. Quick learner and resourceful problem solver.

Skills

Languages C#/.NET, Python, SQL, JavaScript (Vue.js, React, vanilla), SCSS/CSS, HTML
Platforms Optimizely, Sitecore, Znode, Django, Coveo
Misc Azure, Agile/Scrum, Atlassian suite, E-Commerce

Experience

Technology Lead, Associate Director
The Office of Experience ·Remote ·August 2022 – Present
  • Direct development teams spread across multiple locations in the United States, South America, and Europe.
  • Collaborate with design, UX, strategy, and clients to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Architect and build integrations with ERPs, PIMs, and other external systems.
  • Work closely with clients to deliver digital transformation within their organizations.
  • Direct and support development teams at both project and people-management levels, including task planning, technical guidance, coaching, and performance evaluation.
  • Played a key role in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding engineers to build and scale engineering teams.
Senior Full-stack Developer
The Office of Experience ·Remote ·December 2015 – August 2022
  • Acted as a technical liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
  • Supplemented multiple client development teams to build modern web applications focused on driving growth.
Lead Frontend Developer
Gorilla Group (VML Enterprise) ·Chicago ·February 2010 – December 2015
  • Led frontend teams to successfully deliver e-commerce sites for a variety of medium to large businesses.
  • Collaborated with design and backend teams throughout planning and implementation.
Web Developer
Bluebolt LLC ·Chicago ·December 2008 – February 2010
  • Developed full-stack web applications and retail products for DotNetNuke CMS.

Education

M.S. in Computer Science
Loyola University, Chicago
  • Awarded High Achievement in Software Technology.
  • Member of the Loyola Emerging Technology Lab.
B.A. in Environmental Studies
Bates College, Lewiston ME