Candra S.C. Fried

ReturnLogic
Dec. 2019 — Present

UX/UI Engineer

Currently serving as UX/UI lead for the SAAS returns management startup. Routine responsibilities include wireframe creation using Axure, front-end development using HTML, CSS, Javascript, AngularJS (for our legacy system — Angular 8 for our newer application) and establishing customer trust through focus group discussions. I wear many hats and responsibilities rotate from design and development work, to mentorship, research as well as administrative duties. I take ownership of all current design decisions and talk frequently to stakeholders to defend those decisions. I’m passionate about the work I’ve done to assist in our application’s user interface and human-centered experience, and I work diligently to deliver results.

Comcast
June 2017 — Dec. 2019

Cybersecurity Automation Engineer/ Senior Web Designer

This position began as a contract position (via Xavient) for Senior Web Designer. I was later promoted to full time staff as the Cybersecurity Automation Engineer. In this role, I acted as lead design/developer for the Security Development & Analytics Team. My focus was centered on supporting all automation and development efforts within the Cybersecurity organization. I applied and integrated emerging technology trends to new and existing systems. I was responsible for writing high quality source code to complete applications within deadlines. My project involvement included: idea/concept phase with stakeholders, wireframing/prototyping, UI architecture management, development using HTML/CSS/Angular (Javascript/Typescript), RESTful API calls and integration, testing, debugging and hosting applications (Github and Cloud Foundry), innovation and mentorship. Additional responsibilities often included designing logos across divisions, marketing materials, creation of on-boarding training guides for all new engineers and all creative materials. I also had the honor of being a 2019 mentee in Comcast’s CLEAR (Comcast Leadership Engineering Achievements & Relationships) Mentorship program.

GeoDecisions
Aug. 2016 — May 2017

UIX Designer & Developer

UIX Designer and Developer working from both the Philadelphia and Harrisburg offices. I served as a supportive role for enterprise solutions development, leveraging responsive design techniques in both Agile and Waterfall environments. A player on the software development team working on client requirements. Design lead for creating user interfaces for web applications while conducting usability (A/B) testing. Development of design using JavaScript and mocking frameworks (i.e. Balsamiq, Axure, Visual Studio and the Adobe Creative Suite). Geospatial UIX Consultant for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) as a representative of GeoDecisions and Gannett Fleming.

Affiliated Distributors
Sept. 2014 — Aug. 2016

Web Content Developer

Routine responsibilities for this role included creating, developing, and maintaining the company’s web presence through HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the use of Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal and Vignette. I tracked and reported all site metrics with B.I. tools such as Google Analytics. I monitored and adjusted content in support of SEO targets. I was solely responsible for incoming web requests and performing quality assurance testing for several projects. I provided creative direction and consultation for all current and future online efforts in support of ecommerce customer needs, as well as IT support for development of new divisions, mergers and acquisitions. Finally, I provided user experience expertise, supplying storyboarding, site-mapping, wireframing, and prototyping for both internal and customer-facing projects.

PBP
Dec. 2011 — Sept. 2014

Web Designer & Developer

I provided creative direction for designers in all sub-divisions. I worked primarily with WordPress theme creation, updates and relevant PHP coding. I was Involved in the full life cycle of web projects, severing as a bridge between the Marketing and IT Department. I executed marketing needs from concept development to creative deliverables. Creative deliverables included (but were not limited to): graphic and web design, web banners, advertisements, infographics, PowerPoint presentations, flash projects, widgets & logo creation, software development, landing pages, email blasts, plugins, storyboarding and researching.

L.F. Driscoll Co.
Oct. 2006 — Dec. 2011

Sr. Graphic & Web Designer

This position began as Graphic Designer and ended as Senior Graphic & Web Designer. Routine responsibilities included frontend web development, some backend work via PHP, working alongside architects and project managers to coordinate logistics plans, building information modeling (BIM), marketing materials (i.e. proposals, RFPs, RFQs, brochures, branding, graphs, charts, tradeshow materials, advertising, banner creation and more).

W.B. Saul
Sept. 2008 — June 2010

Multimedia Instructor

Part-time instructor for the “Scholarship in Training” after-school program. I taught grades 9 – 12 multiple facets of traditional art, graphic and web design.

CandraCodes.com
2002 — Present

Freelancer & Consultant

In addition to working fulltime for my current employer, I take on freelance projects (as time permits). Projects range from art, design, development, branding/identity, and project planning (so long as they are not a conflict with my employer). Clientele includes both individuals as well as corporate companies. Recent notable freelance clientele includes: Singer/Songwriter Jill Scott, The Blues Babe Foundation, Customized Energy Solutions, Blu’Phier Publications, Grammy award-winning band Snarky Puppy, The Flaming Skillet Catering, Townview Realtors, music producer Antone Amalbert, Singer/Songwriter Brayla and many more. I also create handmade original arts & crafts which are available in my Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/FriedCookieCreations.

Awards & Affiliations

Skills

UX

• HTML/HTML5
• CSS/CSS3
• LESS
• SASS
• BOOTSTRAP
• BULMA
• FONT AWESOME
• MATERIAL.IO
• SEMANTIC UI
• JADE/PUG
• WORDPRESS
• BALSAMIQ
• AXURE
• VISIO
• DRAW.IO
• INVISION
• JUST IN MIND
• ADOBE XD
• ADA COMPLIANCE

UI

• JAVASCRIPT
• TYPESCRIPT
• JQUERY
• NPM
• BOWER
• GRUNT
• PHP
• MYSQL
• ANGULAR.JS
• ANGULAR 7
• AMCHARTS.JS
• CHARTS.JS
• MORRIS.JS
• EXPRESS.JS
• D3.JS
• JSON/ AJAX
• DATATABLES
• VISUAL STUDIO
• VISUAL BASIC
• GIT/GITHUB
• CLOUD FOUNDRY
• RESTFUL API
• INSOMNIA (REST CLIENT)

Marketing & Design

• ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
• PHOTOSHOP
• ILLUSTRATOR
• INDESIGN
• ACROBRAT
• CAPTIVATE
• MICROSOFT OFFICE
• WORD
• EXCEL
• POWERPOINT
• OUTLOOK
• GOOGLE ANALYTICS
• REPORTING
• ADVERTISING
• QUARKXPRESS
• INFOGRAPHICS
• CASE STUDIES
• NEWSLETTERS
• PROCREATE

Project Management

• AGILE
• KANBAN
• WATERFALL
• JIRA
• ATLASSIAN
• CONFLUENCE
• CREATIVE DIRECTION
• WIKI PAGE CREATION
• USER STORY CREATION
• WORKFLOW DIAGRAMS
• ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAMS
• TECHNICAL WRITING
• SEO
• SHAREPOINT