Profile


Martin Krakowski

Martin Krakowski
Front-End Developer

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I am a forward thinking front-end web developer with +5 years experience creating and implementing exceptional web experiences. By leveraging advanced CSS and jQuery within the context of standards based development, I have been able to progressively enrich websites and implement interactive features that have ultimately contributed to a positive user experience. I am a hard working and detail oriented person and I take great pride in bringing a high level of craftsmanship to my work.

Technical Skills

  • HTML 4.01, HTML5, XHTML 1.1, XML, CSS2 & 3, WebKit
  • Backend Integration (Drupal, Wordpress, Expression Engine, Rails)
  • Javascript (including frameworks)
  • PHP 5+, MySQL 5+
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Redhat) & Apache2 (bash, tcsh, csh)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Flash & Actionscript 3

Code Samples

Code samples showing ability my to work with HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery, JSON, AJAX) & PHP / MySQL

Experience

  • Front End Developer
  • Stanford University, School of Earth Sciences
  • July 2009 – June 2011 (2 years) Palo Alto, CA
  • As the front-end developer, I was responsible for a number of school-wide web sites, including the redesign of the school's homepage and the development and configuration of the supporting (Drupal) multisite CMS.

    Collaborated with the Director of Web Services and IT Managers to establish a development environment that supported the school's new online infrastructure.

    Developed websites using W3C standards with emphasis on browser compatibility, accessibility, and search engine optimization.

    Utilized JavaScript, CSS, XHTML, AJAX, and PHP to build and enhance existing web sites that seamlessly integrated with the school’s back-end technology.

    Provided creative leadership to both graphics designers and front end developers.
  • Front End Developer
  • Halogen Media Group
  • June 2008 – July 2009 (1 year 2 months) San Francisco, CA
  • As the front-end developer, I developed and maintained a number of public facing websites and microsites for established brands such as Bacardi, Amex, and Bluemoon Brewing Company.

    Worked with the back-end development team to integrate front-end code with the Ruby on Rails environment. Exposure to MVC frameworks.

    Developed dynamic (Flash & XHTML) Ad content for OpenX and Google Ads.

    Utilized Ruby on Rails, AJAX, JSON, XHTML/CSS to create easily maintainable semantic code.
  • Consultant, Front-End Development
  • Stanford University, Office of Communications
  • April 2005 – March 2008 (3 years) | San Francisco, CA
  • As the front-end developer, I worked with a team of multi-disciplined individuals on the design and development of several web applications, including the CRM solution for Stanford eCommerce Services, a CMS for Stanford News Services, and a custom CMS.

    Worked with visual designers to build scalable ‘bullet proof’ CSS layouts.

    Developed web sites using W3C standards with emphasis on browser compatibility, accessibility, and search engine optimization.

    Utilized client side components (X)HTML/CSS/JavaScript/XML/XSL) for websites and web applications.

Education