Mark Tonchick - Web Developer
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Skills
- Delivering remarkable web experiences with HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript.
- Creating highly reactive web applications with Node.js and client-side JavaScript frameworks.
- Crafting interactive maps with Google Maps API and Leaflet.js.
- Troubleshooting issues to the root of the problem. |
Experience
Zoro.com / Software Engineer II, Front End
February 2023 - Jan 2024, Chicago/Remote
- Participated more actively in the code review process.
- Refactored Vue 2 components to Vue 3 Composition API
- Added analytics code to track customer interactions and impressions.
- Worked with design team members to translate Figma designs into customer experiences.
Zoro.com / Software Engineer, Front End
March 2021 - February 2023, Chicago/Remote
- Utilized Vue components to add features to the Product Details Page (PDP).
- Improved site accessibility through aria enhancements based on a11y audits.
- Implemented A/ B tests and feature kill switches with the LaunchDarkly platform.
- Increased revenue $462,440 for H2 2021 by adding alternate products list to discontinued product pages.
Dealer eProcess / Full Stack Developer
April 2019 - March 2021, Lisle, IL
- RemoteDeployed new system wide features, using PHP and MySQL.
- Monitored New Relic error dashboard and resolved widespread issues.
- Developed service oriented architecture design patterns, replacing existing MVC.
- Audited codebase and databases to help formulate disaster recovery strategies.
- Recommended open source dev environment orchestration software to CTO & System Administrator for use in new cloud dev environments.
- Participated in team GitHub code reviews.
Cubicle Ninjas / Front-End Developer
March 2016 - December 2018, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Developed custom Wordpress sites using PHP, JavaScript, and Sass, adding capabilities not available out of the box.
- Utilized Vagrant virtual machines and git repositories to set up local environments
- Delivered custom applications and components using Vue.js
- Wrote Python scripts to aid in the development process, such as geocoding addresses or parsing text.
- Set up Google Analytics/Tag Manager, allowing clients to measure site interaction.
- Provisioned staging servers and databases on Cloudways.
Advocate Health Care / Digital Programmer
March 2015 - March 2016, Downers Grove, IL
- Built websites for marketing campaigns, and extended the reach of the brand.
- Wrote, tested, and implemented PHP and Javascript code for Health eNews Wordpress blog.
- Implemented 3rd party software, adding functionality for visitors of advocatehealth.com.Deployed website tracking via Google Tag Manager/Google Analytics, gaining insights on performance.
Redbox / Quality and Analytics Specialist
April 2014 - March 2015, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Implemented custom interactive reports for supervisors and within the department.
- Combined five different work queues into one master dashboard, streamlining workflow.
- Built a PTO request/approval system with an integrated calendar for department employees.
- Analyzed data regarding kiosk operations and equipment in different climates to determine the best hardware vendor.
Redbox / Level 1 Machine Support Technician
August 2012 - April 2014, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Remotely repaired Redbox kiosks utilizing troubleshooting and problem solving techniques.
- Used root cause analysis to prevent future downtime on kiosks.
- Provided phone support to field technicians making onsite repairs at kiosks.
- Utilized Issue Tracking Software (ITS) to ensure priority tickets are handled in a timely manner.
- Edited text and HTML of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Field Operations Department.
- Lead a team of peers in testing soft phone systems to increase internet speeds and productivity.
Education
Northern Illinois University / Bachelor’s of Science, Journalism Aug 2008 - December 2010, DeKalb, IL
- Minor in Computer Science
- Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Applied Ethics