Paul Woidke

Professional Summary

Paul Woidke has experience in web and software development with a strong focus on web and mobile development. He is experienced in developing applications using various web technologies including HTML5/CSS3, SCSS, Handlebars, and Javascript, as well as technologies including C#, SQL, and ASP.NET. Paul graduated with honors from Bowling Green State University and received a Bachelor’s of Art in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s of Fine Art in Digital Arts. He has worked as a student volunteer at ACM SIGGRAPH conference, and was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.

Education Summary

Technical Summary

Projects

• Lead Front End Web Developer, L Brands, Victoria’s Secret Direct

  April 2014 – Present

  Worked as part of the Blue Chip Flex and Account/Customer Service teams to add various enhancements and new functionality to desktop/mobile enterprise site in an Agile environment. Wrote and maintained unit tests using Jasmine and Karma. Created various new modules, including the creation of all SCSS and Javascript assets. Worked with creative and QA teams to ensure correct site functionality and appearance. Developed new functionality using module-service pattern with a custom MVC Javascript framework, Handlebars, Grunt and Gulp. Projects included branded boutiques, Swimwear “look builder”, and updates to ensure WCAG accessibility compliance.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of new branded experience (Bra Boutique & Fit Quiz for PINK and Vicoria's Secret Sport)
  • Creation of Swim wardrobing tool and "Look Builder"
  • Updates to site chrome and accessibility to meet WCAG compliance standards
  • Maintenance of Chrome browser extension used by development team
  • Worked with stakeholders to estimate and plan work in an Agile environment
  • Testing to ensure functionality and stability on multiple platforms and devices

• Web Developer, Fine Citizens / Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

  February 2014 – March 2014

  Worked with designers and developers of Fine Citizens to create a responsive microsite for the Columbus Zoo’s Africa Region. This projects made use of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, and Sitefinity, as well as .NET-based custom controls.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of fully-responsive website for Africa Region
  • CSS3 and scroll-based animations and interactions
  • Graceful fallbacks for older browsers and mobile devices
  • Creation of custom web controls using C#.NET
  • Deployment of site content in Sitefinity
  • Testing to ensure functionality and stability on multiple platforms and devices

• Developer, Sitefinity Team, NiSource, Inc.

  July 2013 – January 2014

  Worked as part of a team to migrate, create, and extend various modules and pages in Telerik Sitefinity for NiSource Inc. and its subsidiaries. Paul worked with ASP.NET, C#, SQL, and various web technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript to improve existing site content and create new web applications and sites.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of new features and enhancements for enterprise web sites
  • Debugging of applications and documentation of problems and solutions
  • Testing to ensure functionality and stability

• Developer, HMB eGrants

  November 2012 – February 2013

  Worked as part of a team to create and enhance educational grants management software for various state departments of education. Paul worked with ASP.NET, C#, SQL, and various web technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript to add value to new and existing applications.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of new features and enhancements for several enterprise web applications
  • Managing and interfacing with SQL databases to ensure proper functionality
  • Modification of various page styles and functionality to ensure correct page presentation
  • Development of method to convert database values to jQuery scripts dynamically on page load

• Web Developer, Ohio Attorney General’s Office

  June 2012 – September 2012

  Worked as part of a team charged with migrating the website of the Ohio Attorney General to a new design. Paul worked with Kentico CMS, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery to create a functional website to specifications.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Migration of site content to new design, including design updates to existing site elements
  • Documentation of development and system architecture for use by Attorney General’s Office staff
  • Development of deployment system used to transition website across multiple servers
  • Migration of required website form data to the new site database

• Mobile Application Developer, Agile Software Factory, BGSU

  October 2011 – May 2012

  Paul worked as part of a team of 4 developers to create mobile applications for iOS and Android using Eclipse, Xcode and several external libraries and frameworks. As part of this team, Paul worked in an Agile development environment to create an iOS app which displayed a map of the BGSU campus and provided information about various locations, including facilities and directions. This project also included the creation of a database for use in processing location information.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of a map application for iOS for use by the students, faculty and visitors of BGSU
  • Design of various assets including icons, buttons, splash screens, and user interface prototypes
  • Development of a database of location data and utilizing this data to populate maps, lists, informational pages and for use with geolocation services

• Virtual Environment Developer, BGSU School of Art

  April 2010 – May 2012

  Paul worked as a member of the Virtual Campus team at BGSU where he modeled objects and environments using Maya, Unity 3D, and within Second Life. He also developed interactive objects and environments for use by students, faculty, and the public.

  Project Responsibilities+

  • Creation of various objects, structures and environments in Second Life and Unity 3D, including virtual art galleries, building and campus tours, and virtual meeting places, classrooms and venues
  • Creation of video documentation of various events and assets
  • Researching new technologies for use by the BGSU Virtual Campus team
  • Presentation of projects and technology for various organizations and personnel

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  Vinyl demo

  A web app used for viewing, sorting, and managing my vinyl collection. The collection is stored as XML data (obtained from Discogs) and displayed using HTML, CSS, and jQuery.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript
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  jQTogglePanel demo

  A 2-panel accordion control
  This repo contains a simple page with the jQTogglePanel on a page. One panel has some quartile radio buttons and the other has a range slider. The panels are built from a modified version of liteAccordion.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript
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  Parall-awesome-gram demo

  This repo contains code for a webpage with parallelogram elements (created using Maskew, modified such that hovering on an element makes it transform into a square and clicking on an element causes it to expand.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript
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  Scatterplot.js demo

  A jQuery plugin for creating scatterplot graphs. This plugin allows a user to create both static and responsive graphs, including axis labels, units, and graph lines.

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javascript

Check out my ongoing projects on GitHub or find me on StackOverflow

Paul Woidke attended Bowling Green State University where he obtained a degree in Digital Art with a focus on Animation and Interactive Art. While in school, Paul gained experience in digitial imaging, 3D modeling and animation, video production, and web design. Although his education was focused on the creation of art using digital processes, Paul also has experience with traditional and contemporary mediums including printmaking, digital and film photography, and graphic design.

Graphic Design

Interactive

Digital Art

Printmaking

Screenprinting

Film Photography

More

3D Modeling

Visual & Particle Effects

3D Animation

Video Production

Contact me directly at Paul.Woidke [at] gmail.com, or feel free to get in touch via Twitter. You can also view my page on LinkedIn, or find my accounts on GitHub or StackOverflow.