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Jeff Garris

Frontend Web Developer

Frontend Developer with 15+ 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.

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The Tech Stack

JavaScript

HTML5

SCSS

React

Vue.js

Next.js

Tailwind

Git

Vercel

The 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 3.

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?

The Experience

Ryder

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
Perficient Digital

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
Ignite XDS

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
Interpolls

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