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Kohilavani Samuel Johnson

Lead Front End Developer
Chennai

Summary

Meticulous web developer with over 15 years and 5 months of front-end experience and a passion for responsive website design, and a firm believer in the mobile-first approach. Been engaged in all the Project development and management activities. Been involved in all the stages of the typical software lifecycle, such as business analysis, designing, developing, testing, deployment and maintenance. Aspiring to combine a broad background with strong technical skills to excel as a Front-End Developer.

Experienced working with teams to produce impactful, leading-edge websites that engage customers and deliver business results. Well-versed in design standards and user preferences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Technology Specialist

Cognizant Technology solutions
12.2009 - Current

Lead Front End Developer

Verizon Wireless
07.2024 - Current
  • Coded using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React JS to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Developed and maintained code for client-facing websites, resulting in streamlined user experiences and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered high-quality user interfaces while adhering to strict deadlines under fast-paced environments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop efficient solutions for complex front-end challenges.
  • Accelerated project completion timelines through effective task prioritization and agile methodologies adoption.
  • Led development of a consistent design system by creating reusable components and style guides.
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices for clean and efficient code writing.
  • Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings.
  • Resolved critical bugs promptly, resulting in uninterrupted service availability for end-users during peak usage hours.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to front end development, ensuring prompt resolution to maintain project timelines.
  • Improved team knowledge and skills by conducting regular training sessions on latest web technologies and best practices.

Lead Front End Developer

Yum Brands
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for building webpages.
  • Utilized HTML, CSS and React JS to create visually appealing and responsive web pages that met client requirements.
  • Utilized version control systems such as Git to track changes throughout the development process.
  • Optimized site content for mobile devices using responsive design techniques.
  • Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
  • Conducted regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, reducing technical debt and improving overall code quality.
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices for clean and efficient code writing.
  • Produced websites compatible with multiple browsers.
  • Maintained website performance by conducting regular updates and addressing compatibility issues across various platforms.

Lead Front End Developer

Estee Lauder Companies Online
06.2010 - 10.2023
  • Coded using HTML, CSS, Javascript and React JS to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Work closely with product teams and brand creative teams to translate designs into webpages that maintain the brand's unique identity.
  • Ensuring semantic structure and coding standard in compliance with that of W3C and BEM.
  • Enabling Cross Browser Consistency across Windows and MAC browsers.
  • Troubleshoot & problem solve when urgent technical solutions are needed.
  • Improved team knowledge and skills by conducting regular training sessions on latest web technologies and best practices.
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness with implementation of flexible grid layouts and media queries, catering to increasingly mobile user base.
  • Conceived and built optimized landing pages in HTML and CSS for integration and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Lead Front End Developer

TravelPort
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Being a Single Frontend Developer at Travelport, responsible for the development of Responsive Web Pages.
  • Supported the Team at Tata Consultancy Services.
  • Collaborated with back-end developers to improve website functionality and integrate new features.
  • Collaborated with UX/UI designers to translate visual concepts into functional and dynamic web pages, ensuring alignment with brand standards and user expectations.
  • Involved in the discussion on the technical feasibility/solutions by identifying the business and customer problems and apprising client about the pros and cons in adopting the technical solution, solution scoping and estimation.
  • Improved website accessibility by implementing best practices for ADA compliance.
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness with implementation of flexible grid layouts and media queries, catering to increasingly mobile user base.

Front End Developer

Wesfarmers-Industrial and Safety
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • The project involves developing the webpages using Hybris platform.
  • Responsible for the development of Payment integration Prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery.
  • Worked on Front End Rollout bugs.

Front End Developer

Covidien CMAS
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Covidien is a global healthcare products company and manufacturer of medical devices and supplies.
  • Responsible for the development of Prototypes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQUERY.
  • Facilitated faster decision-making by creating interactive prototypes for stakeholder review, leading to more efficient project advancement.
  • Developed user-friendly web forms with validation and error handling.
  • Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.

Front End Developer

Rabobank
05.2013 - 06.2013
  • Responsible for the development of User interface Design and Wireframes.
  • By using the CA2 advance apps tool, generating the Html pages and Creating interactive pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQUERY.
  • Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.
  • Performed unit testing of web applications and troubleshot issues.
  • Conducted unit testing to deliver optimal browser functionality.

Front End Developer

ASG internal
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Cognizant Advance Apps (CA2) is an Agile Application Development and Deployment platform that simplifies and streamlines application design and development through visual modelling, instant code generation and automatic deployment.
  • Responsible for development of webpages.
  • worked in developing the CA2 microsite webpages using JavaScript and JQuery.
  • Responsible for changing the design of the CA2 Appsstore site as per the Client request.
  • Contributed to projects within Scrum project management environments.

Education

M.E - Multimedia

College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
01.2007 - 01.2009

B.E - Computer Science

Mahendra Engineering College, Anna University
01.2001 - 01.2005

Skills

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Certification

Certified SAFe5 Practitioner, 2022

Accomplishments

  • Working closely with product teams and brand creative teams to translate designs into websites that maintain the brand's unique identity.
  • Ensuring semantic structure and coding standard in compliance with that of W3C and BEM.
  • Enabling Cross-Browser Consistency across Windows and MAC browsers.
  • Work closely with product owners to define scalable technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot & problem solve when urgent technical solutions are needed.
  • Code review & mentor junior engineers.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.

Timeline

Lead Front End Developer

Verizon Wireless
07.2024 - Current

Lead Front End Developer

Yum Brands
11.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Front End Developer

TravelPort
01.2020 - 08.2020

Front End Developer

Wesfarmers-Industrial and Safety
12.2019 - 01.2020

Front End Developer

Covidien CMAS
06.2013 - 09.2013

Front End Developer

Rabobank
05.2013 - 06.2013

Front End Developer

ASG internal
02.2013 - 06.2013

Lead Front End Developer

Estee Lauder Companies Online
06.2010 - 10.2023

Technology Specialist

Cognizant Technology solutions
12.2009 - Current

M.E - Multimedia

College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
01.2007 - 01.2009

B.E - Computer Science

Mahendra Engineering College, Anna University
01.2001 - 01.2005

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