Alex Denisov
Web Developer

Alex Denisov

Former senior web developer at AbacusNext.

About

Alex Denisov is an experienced web development professional specializing in frontend technologies, web applications, and data visualization. His technical expertise includes HTML5, CSS3, Sass/Compass, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, React, Angular, Backbone, D3, SVG, PhantomJS, Node.js, Java, PHP, WordPress, Genesis Framework, Drupal, Magento, Symfony, Spring, Ghost, Shopify, and Squarespace.

Employment

5 roles
Jan 2008 - Present 18 years 4 months
Developer & Consultant
Independent
  • Developed Java web applications for enterprise customers leveraging Spring, Maven, and MongoDB.
  • Engineered responsively optimized visualizations of large Tableau data sets with D3 and Highcharts.
  • Crafted and enhanced consumer-facing e-commerce web stores leveraging Shopify and Magento.
  • Built custom themes, plugins, and modules for WordPress, Genesis Framework, and Drupal 7/8.
  • Worked with Fortune 500 companies and managed a small distributed team for several years.
  • Utilized DigitalOcean for cloud hosting, AWS and Cloudflare as CDNs, and Vagrant for virtualization.
  • Administered CentOS and Ubuntu servers via Linux command line and monitored apps with New Relic.
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 1 year 1 month
Senior Web Developer
Abacus Data Systems

AbacusNext is a technology provider for legal, accounting, and compliance-focused professionals.

  • Developed enterprise-class web properties and custom solutions for Drupal 7/8 and WordPress.
  • Restructured, refactored, and extended existing codebase and debugged NetSuite API integration.
  • Established industry standard development workflow with unit tests and continuous delivery.
  • Coached junior developers to ensure adherence to best practices and documented standards.
  • Created and automated headless browser tests and scraped web data with PhantomJS and Python.
Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 8 months
Senior Frontend Developer
BIZX

BIZX, now part of Slashdot Media, provides efficient advertising and lead generation solutions to organizations and agencies of all sizes.

  • Architected front end of Node.js-based speed test tool with HTML5, CSS3, D3, GreenSock, and SVG animation.
  • Led frontend development of affiliate marketing web application using Symfony, Twig, Bootstrap, and jQuery.
  • Developed features and resolved bugs across large network of high traffic Drupal and WordPress domains.
  • Translated functional requirements into technical specifications and wireframes for developers and designers.
  • Introduced Gulp for build automation and Slack and Trello productivity tools to enhance Agile workflow.
Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 4 months
Frontend Developer
Source Intelligence

Source Intelligence® (SI) is a global network of businesses linked together to expedite the exchange and validation of compliance information.

  • Developed interactive data visualizations for B2B SaaS platform using D3, Highcharts, and Backbone.
  • Contributed to development of Symfony-based PHP web application using the Twig template engine.
  • Restructured Drupal-based websites integrating marketing automation and localization solutions.
  • Employed Scrum Agile development methodology with biweekly sprints as part of user experience team.
Nov 2009 - Aug 2013 3 years 9 months
Web & Database Administrator
California Western School of Law

California Western School of Law is the independent San Diego law school that educates lawyers as creative problem solvers and principled advocates.

  • Served as primary web developer responsible for frontend development and design of user interfaces, development and administration of CMS templates and layouts, implementation of web content on the alumni portal, and integration of social media elements and web analytics.
  • Built from scratch a fully functional Online Newsroom, coded and managed secure payment forms, created jQuery plugins and HTML5 landing pages, developed web version of the Res Ipsa magazine for alumni, established WordPress Multisite instance to host previously outsourced student blogs, engineered bot blocking solution, and redesigned and recoded many key pages/areas of the school's websites.
  • Engaged in database management and web data synchronization, server administration, email template development, software installation, technical troubleshooting, documentation of processes and best practices, creation of guidelines, and training and directing of new hires.
  • Analyzed Google Analytics, Siteimprove and AddThis data to observe user behavior patterns, improve user experience, enhance tracking capabilities and optimize conversion funnels.

Education

Sep 2004 - Dec 2007 3 years 3 months
Bachelor's Degree, -
University of California, San Diego

Portfolio

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