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Michael Olson

Front End Web Developer

My curiosity drives me to remain active in the trends of the tech-industry and thus I'm always seeking out innovative and educational tech events in the Denver area. I am certain that, in addition to my recent education and refinement of my technical coding skills, my determination, curiosity, amicability, and creativity will allow me to do amazing things for your company.

Client Projects

Projects designed specifically to client needs to keep their company moving forward.
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Vangst Talent Network

Vangst.com built for Vangst Talent in Denver, CO. I built the site, tested, deployed, and hosted. The site includes API calls from the vangsters.com API, Instagram, YouTube, and Google Maps. The site is responsive, mobile friendly, and viewable on all popular web browsers.

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Built With

JavaScript, Node.js, HTML5/CSS3, jQuery, EJS, Express.js.

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Vangsters

Working for Vangst Talent I spearheaded their Vangsters project and introduced one of the first cannabis hiring sites in the industry. I worked with an offshore developer to build the site with to up-to-date functionality and a modern materialize look. Taking the lead on the project I designed, built, tested and implemented a brand new UI/UX for the site in 7 weeks. I was also required to meet with CEO's of top cannabis companies to sell them on the product, resulting in launching with the largest cannabis company in the industry. Go ahead and build a profile and get hired by the best on Vangsters.com!

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Built Using

Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, Materialize-Bootstrap, jQuery.

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Saratoga Hot Springs Resort

A website built specifically for Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. I met with the owner to determine their exact needs and look of the site. I Then worked with management to build a clean, easy to update site that keeps track of all the company's assets.

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JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Knex.js, HTML5/CSS3, jQuery, EJS, Express.js.

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Vidman

The owner of Vidman needed a modern, clean looking site. I created a splash page to show off their new product, login page, and signup page.

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HTML5/CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap, Materialize CSS

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Vangst Talent

Vangst Talent needed a clean, modern looking registration page for future hiring events. This will be shown on a laptop and an ipad at future events.

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HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap, Materialize CSS, jQuery

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Bayard Advertising

A responsive template built for Bayard Advertising. The template captures user data in the form. Click on the "Home" link to view all the users that have signed up for the newsletter. Add a new user using the form on the the "Services" page.

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HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Knex.js, Express, JavaScript.

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Personal Projects

Projects that I have built while at Galvanize. All projects are uniqe as they utilize new languages and tools. Each project was built in 1 week.
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Backpacker

Backpacker is an online retailer that allows the user to browse current backpacking backpacks and add them to a shopping cart. The "About" section on the page explains all of the sites functionality.

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HTML5/CSS3, Angular.js 1x and Bootstrap

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iDive

A scuba diving site that locates local diving sites as well as dive sites around the world.

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JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, Google Map API, Dive Site API, Bootstrap, jQuery.

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Brew Buddy

Brew Buddy is a web app that allows a user to keep track of recipes, maintain inventory, and keep track of beer that is in the brewing process.

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HTML5/CSS3, PostgreSQL, Knex.js, Express, Bootstrap, Twitter Oauth, Google Map API, jQuery.

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Upscale Nails

Upscale Nails is a React.js site that was built for a nail salon in Fort Myers Florida.

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Ruby, Rails, React.js, Google Map API, React-Bootstrap.

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Brainitz

My teamate and I built the company's first website, and we are currently designing the internal product. Wire framed the entire site to optimize user experience and functionality. Productive team member in a dynamic startup with developers of all levels.

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Built With

HTML5/CSS3 and Bootstrap.

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Swifty

Swifty is an Android application that pulls from an API to display all Taylor Swift Albums. Albums can then be purchased on Amazon.

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Built Using

Android Studio and React Native



Education

Galvanize

Web Development Immersive

Graduated October 2016

University of Colorado

B.A. Economics

Graduated December 2011

PADI

Advanced Open Water Diver Certification

Completed Summer of 2016

American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education

Avalanche Rescue 1

Completed Winter 2015

Skills
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
HTML5/CSS3
Angular 1x
Git + Git Hub
Node.js
React.js
React-Native
Bootstrap
Materialize
API Integration
Embedded JavaScript
Firebase + Heroku
Pair Programming
Agile Development

Experience

Vail Resorts

Retail Sales 2011-2012

Retail sales for the second largest ski shop in Colorado. Snowboard sales and all over floor sales.

Leanin' Tree

National Account Manager 2013-2016

Advised small companies on ways to increase their impulse sales with Leanin' Tree products.

Brainitz

Front End Developer 2016-2017

Wire framed the entire site to optimize user experience and functionality. Built the company's first website, and helped design and build the internal video player.

Vangst Talent + Vangsters

Front End Developer 2017-2018

Working for Vangst Talent I spearheaded their Vangsters project and introduced one of the first cannabis hiring sites in the industry. I worked with an offshore developer to build the site with to up-to-date functionality and a modern materialize look. Taking the lead on the project I designed, built, tested and implemented a brand new UI/UX for the site in 7 weeks. I was also required to meet with CEO's of top cannabis companies to sell them on the product, resulting in launching with the largest cannabis company in the industry. Go ahead and build a profile and get hired by the best on Vangsters.com!

Contact Me

C# 303-726-7806

Molson303@gmail.com

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