Resume - Kshitiz Rai Portfolio

Professional Summary

Experienced web developer with over 5 years of expertise in creating responsive, user-friendly websites and applications. Proficient in front-end and back-end technologies with a strong focus on clean code and 8-bit retro styling. Known for delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations with creative solutions.

Work Experience

Senior Front-End Developer

Retro Tech Solutions, San Francisco, CA

Jan 2020 - Present

Lead a team of 5 developers in creating pixel-perfect web applications with retro styling
Implemented responsive designs that increased mobile traffic by 45%
Reduced page load times by 60% through code optimization techniques
Developed reusable component libraries that improved development efficiency by 35%
Created documentation and conducted training for junior developers

Web Developer

Digital Creations Inc., Seattle, WA

Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

Developed and maintained 15+ client websites using modern web technologies
Collaborated with designers to implement creative UI solutions
Created custom WordPress themes and plugins for clients
Performed SEO optimizations that increased client organic traffic by 55%

Junior Developer

StartUp Ventures, Portland, OR

June 2016 - Feb 2018

Assisted senior developers in building web applications for early-stage startups
Managed content updates and website maintenance for multiple clients
Performed cross-browser testing and bug fixes
Participated in code reviews and implemented feedback from senior developers

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3/SASS PHP Python SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

React Vue.js Node.js Express jQuery Bootstrap Tailwind CSS

Tools & Technologies

Git/GitHub Webpack MongoDB MySQL REST APIs GraphQL AWS Docker

Design & Other

Figma Adobe XD Photoshop UI/UX Design Responsive Design SEO Fundamentals Accessibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

2012 - 2016

Graduated with honors. Specialized in web technologies and user interface design. Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering.

Web Development Bootcamp

Code Academy, San Francisco, CA

Summer 2015

Intensive 12-week program focused on full-stack web development. Created multiple portfolio projects using MERN stack.

Certifications

AWS Certified Developer – Associate (2022)
Google Professional Web Developer (2021)
MongoDB Certified Developer (2020)
Certified Scrum Master (2019)

Notable Projects

Retro Game Platform

Personal Project

2022

Developed a browser-based platform for playing classic 8-bit games with modern features. Built with JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, and Web Audio API. Implemented game save states, customizable controls, and social sharing features.

E-commerce Pixel Art Store

Client Project

2021

Created a full-featured e-commerce platform for selling pixel art and digital assets. Used React, Node.js, and MongoDB. Implemented secure payment processing, user accounts, and an artist dashboard for managing listings.

Professional Resume

Kshitiz Rai