Jeff Garris
Frontend Web Developer
Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience building responsive, performant web applications. I care about clean component architecture, smooth user experiences, and code that's easy for the next person to work with. I do my best work in collaborative teams where good communication is the norm.
Tech Stack
JavaScript
HTML5
SCSS
React
Vue.js
Next.js
Tailwind
Git
Vercel
Work Examples
UDR Community Map - Style 1
An interactive apartment community map, complete with modals, scrolling animation, slide-out details panel, and slideshow with photos and integrated Matterport 3D walk-throughs.
UDR Community Map - Style 2
An interactive apartment building and floor plans map, complete with modals, scrolling animation, slide-out details panel, and slideshow with photos and integrated Matterport 3D walk-throughs.
UDR Responsive Layout
A mobile-first responsive apartment listing page with expandable/collapsable lists and different apartment filters configurations
Personal Projects
Listr
A full-featured lists app that utilizes local storage and Kinde authentication - built in React.
Voice Over Script Studio
A voice over script word counter and analyzer built in Vue.js.
Doodle Grid
A creative app for drawing grid-based designs. Responsive and fun.
Simon
I rebuilt the classic game of Simon. You know... because what not?
Experience
December 2024 - Present
Various projects as provided
Independent Frontend Developer
- Provided frontend development support for a local agency, contributing to client overflow projects using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
- Built and refined personal projects to deepen hands-on experience with modern frontend tooling and best practices such as Vite, React, Tailwind CSS, and Vercel.
Nov 2019 - Dec 2024
Logistics leader specializing in supply chain solutions
Application Developer III
- Owned complex features and enhancements in a cross-functional team, including Product Owner, Ops, and Quality Assurance
- Worked closely with backend developers to streamline the packing process to update hundreds of identical orders at once, saving both time and money
- Completely rebuilt a role-dependent, dynamic site navigation, improving the responsive design and adding 3rd-party search functionality
- Ported Ruby on Rails pages to a new, decoupled frontend environment for rebuild and redesign, utilizing APIs for data consumption
Nov 2015 - Nov 2019
Global digital consultancy transforming enterprise experiences
UI Engineer
- Sole frontend engineer for a large, luxury rental properties client, handling maintenance and enhancements, redesign build-outs, custom interactive solutions, and 3rd-party integrations
- Worked in a staff augmentation role, adapting to various tools and technologies to support diverse clients and teams
- Email template bug fixes and build-outs
May 2014 - Sep 2015
Creative agency specializing in digital marketing solutions
Frontend Developer
- Developed and maintained all dealership and supplemental websites in a local development environment and deployed with Engine Yard or Heroku
- Completed full site development, from PSD slicing to deployment and DNS setup
- Handled WordPress migration from various hosts to WPengine
Jan 2009 - Feb 2014
Innovator in interactive online advertising campaigns
Production Engineer/Manager
- Oversaw and trained new production engineers on the code and production and QA processes
- Created and updated in-house software, allowing for increased productivity and faster turn-around times
- Built new ad units to IAB specs from the ground up upon request from a client or publisher
- Ensured quality and accuracy in the work done by the design and engineering team