Resume

Front-end Developer & User Experience Designer

📧 rafalmcichon@gmail.com
📞 201-245-5177
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Summary

Front-end Developer and UX Designer with 10 years of hands-on experience in spearheading web application development, including a patented WebGL compositing library. Recognized for a meticulous approach, Rafal delivers innovations that streamline processes and elevate user experiences. Expertise in React.js, Node.js, Next.js and proactive leadership, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing online tools, leading to a 300% surge in completed online estimates.

Professional Experience

Inventive Software LLC

Front-end Developer & User Experience Designer
[May 2014 - Present]

Website: InventiveSoftwareLLC.com

• Coordinated between 3D artists and programmers to create the WebGL compositing library.
• Showcased cutting-edge technology at The Garage at SIGGRAPH 2018, a dedicated space for start-ups and emerging companies to demonstrate innovative solutions.
• Managed the entire product life cycle from concept to design and support.
• Led web application development projects.
• Provided technical leadership and collaborated with managers and developers.
• Designed, planned, and executed user experience research.

Patents:

• US Patent No. US11113858B2 - September 7, 2021
• “System and method for deep compositing of images in web browsers”.

Projects:

• Website: Marble.com

  • Simplified the online Estimate Tool resulting in a 300% increase in completed online estimates.
  • Organized and structured content for enhanced user understanding.
  • Conducted usability tests, observed user interactions, and made improvements based on results.

• Website: HouseTipster.com

  • Developed a JavaScript application to automate product imports, leveraging OpenAI API and integrating with the Google Sheets API.
  • Engineered a Node.js application to optimize product photos, utilizing Google Cloud Vision.
  • Streamlined e-commerce operations by resizing and compressing product images.

• Website: RichardMagazine.com

  • Technology selection
  • Product management

• Website: VisualizerPlus.com

  • Led the design and technology selection for a new website, ensuring mobile responsiveness.
  • Analyzed existing website, leading to a decision to exchange technology.

Technical Skills

Development

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6), CSS (BEM), HTML5, and TypeScript.
• Frameworks/Libraries: Expertise in React.js, Node.js, Gatsby, Next.js and GraphQL.
• Tools: Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Education

Master’s degree, Uniwersytet Rzeszowski | [2007 - 2009]

Certifications

AI Devs - pair programming with AI, BRAVE.courses | [May 2023]

Languages

🇺🇸 English and 🇵🇱 Polish

References

Available upon request.