My Resume

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    "name": "Walter Willis",
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    "url": "https://willisfamily.org",
    "summary": "An experienced web developer with a knack for communication and leadership. Whether I'm in an all-day coding session, managing a project, or mentoring those on my team, I'm passionate about delivering value to people. Curious, strategically minded, and steady. I'm also a husband, father, pastor, and musician.  Interested?  Let's chat!",
    "location": {
      "address": "700 Walnut St",
      "city": "Windsor",
      "region": "Colorado",
      "countryCode": "US"
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        "network": "LinkedIn",
        "username": "waltermwillis",
        "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltermwillis/"
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        "network": "Twitter",
        "username": "WalterWillis",
        "url": "https://twitter.com/WalterWillis"
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      {
        "network": "Github",
        "username": "sirwalterious",
        "url": "https://github.com/sirwalterious"
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  "work": [
    {
      "name": "Thomson Industries, Inc",
      "position": "Lead Frontend Developer",
      "startDate": "2020-02-28",
      "highlights": [
          "Developed syndication solution from scratch (with Vue JS) to allow distributors run Thomson's product selectors on their own pages.",
          "Managed contractors to pursue SEO and other objectives.",
          "Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for frontend deployments",
          "Led VOC (voice of the customer) initiatives and user testing",
          "Led and participated in development of multiple sizing and selection tools.",
          "Successfully managed multiple projects with numerous stakeholders"
      ],
      "summary": "Ownership of all customer-facing web apps and websites, while leading frontend development of new tools.",
      "url": "https://www.thomsonlinear.com",
      "location": "Remote"
    },
    {
      "name": "Thomson Industries, Inc",
      "position": "Programmer/Analyst",
      "startDate": "2018-01-31",
      "endDate": "2020-02-28",
      "highlights": [
        "Built and maintained Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) to support product information and business rules",
        "Built and launched web apps to help users filter and select the best product for their needs.",
        "Worked remotely on a small Agile-like team",
        "Grew in project management skills"
      ],
      "summary": "Played integral role in modernizing Thomson's product information stack to API-first design, and updating the UX to support customers' needs.",
      "url": "https://www.thomsonlinear.com",
      "location": "Remote"
    },
    {
      "name": "Thomson Industries, Inc",
      "position": "Full Stack Web Developer",
      "startDate": "2016-01-31",
      "endDate": "2017-12-31",
      "highlights": [
        "Built custom admin website to manage complex product data.",
        "Designed and developed product filters for multiple product lines.",
        "Utilized deep experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery.",
        "Gained strong familiarity with C#, NET, PHP, and SQL"
      ],
      "summary": "Built and maintained full stack web applications to help make Thomson a leader in their industry.",
      "url": "https://www.thomsonlinear.com",
      "location": "Remote (Full-Time Contract)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Thomson Industries, Inc",
      "position": "Web Administrator",
      "startDate": "2009-01-31",
      "endDate": "2015-12-31",
      "highlights": [
        "Helped implement 10 new language variants on a large website.",
        "Thrived as a member of a remote team with several other co-workers.",
        "Executed SEO strategies",
        "Increased ROI by designing and testing pages for pay-per-click campaigns."
      ],
      "summary": "Managed OpenText CMS – adding content, designing new pages, coding templates, installing plugins, and successfully troubleshooting problems.",
      "url": "https://www.thomsonlinear.com",
      "location": "Remote (Contract)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Smith Mountain Homes",
      "position": "Web Administrator",
      "startDate": "2008-12-31",
      "endDate": "2010-12-31",
      "highlights": [
        "Created and managed email autoresponder campaign",
        "Created custom Wordpress blog theme to match legacy website"
      ],
      "summary": "Web development and support for an online-savvy real estate office.",
      "url": "",
      "location": "Roanoke, Virginia Area"
    }
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  "volunteer": [
    {
      "organization": "Windsor Christian Fellowship",
      "position": "Pastor",
      "startDate": "2016-11-30",
      "summary": "Serve as part of a close-knit pastoral team in a church in Windsor, CO.  Main responsibilities include preaching, leading and overseeing the music team, as well as caring for a small group that meets in my home several times a month. ",
      "highlights": [],
      "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/59682221"
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "Harvard Business School Online",
      "area": "",
      "studyType": "Certificate in Leadership Principles",
      "startDate": "2021-12-31",
      "endDate": "2021-12-31",
      "score": "Complete",
      "courses": []
    },
    {
      "institution": "Thomas Edison State College",
      "area": "Communications",
      "studyType": "BA",
      "startDate": "2010-12-31",
      "endDate": "2012-12-31",
      "score": "",
      "courses": []
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      "keywords": ["Communication", "Mentorship", "Strategy", "Vision", "Architecture"]
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    {
      "name": "Backend",
      "level": "",
      "keywords": ["C#", ".NET Core", "SQL", "Node JS", "Static Sites"]
    },
    {
      "name": "Frontend",
      "level": "",
      "keywords": ["Vue JS", "Javascript", "HTML", "CSS", "Jquery", "Sass", "Bootstrap"]
    },
    {
      "name": "Agile Project Management",
      "level": "",
      "keywords": ["Scrum", "CI/CD", "User Stories"]
    },
    {
      "name": "Other",
      "level": "",
      "keywords": ["API-First Design", "Git", "OpenText CMS", "Cypress", "Wordpress"]
    }
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "language": "English",
      "fluency": "Native Speaker"
    }
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  "references": [],
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