Laura Sprauer

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Freelance Web Developer
Freelance  |  2023- Present

Helping clients get new products from design ideation to implementation. Technologies and tools used include: Vue, React, and Figma. Working closely with Shipwright Studio contracts.

If you need an experienced senior level web developer for your next project - feel free to reach out!

2023
2024
Senior Software Engineer
Realworld  |  2022- 2023

Senior Software Engineer on a personalized platform that simplifies adulthood. Responsible for building and managing the Realworld web platform. Built with React and Next.js.

2022
2023
Lead Front End Engineer
Joot  |  2022

As Lead frontend Engineer at Joot, I was in charge of managing the front end codebase of a brand-new SEC compliance product. I revamped the clunky frontend codebase to utilize modern code practices, reskinned the web application with cohesive branding and an easy-to-use user interface, and redesigned and rebuilt the marketing website using the Jamstack methodology.

2022
2022
Senior Developer
Ample  |  2021- 2022

As a Senior Developer at Ample, I converted UX and UI designs to complex websites for brands utilizing the Jamstack methodology. Technologies used include: Gatsby, GraphQL, React, Next.js, Stencil, Netlify, Contentful, and more.


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2021
2022
Lead Front End Engineer
Quotient  |  2020- 2021

I was promoted to Lead Front End Engineer in the spring of 2020, about 2 years after the Quotient Technology acquisition of Ahalogy. In addition to my previous responsibilities as a JavaScript Developer on the Ahalogy Muse Product team - I also lead the Cincinnati Product Media front end codebases, was a mentor for new employees, and contributed to many other Quotient products.

2020
2021
JavaScript Developer
Ahalogy  |  2018- 2020

As a Front End Engineer on the Ahalogy Muse Product team my responsibilities included building new features for both internal and external users based on provided UI designs, and implementing bug fixes and quick hotfixes as needed. Mainly using the Ember Javascript Framework, the Muse web application helps facilitate influencer relationships with brands.

In the summer of 2018, Ahalogy was acquired by Quotient Technology.

2018
2020
Web Application Developer
Thriveplan  |  2017- 2018

Tasked with development of the StorySimple web application. Responsibilities included building new features using the React JavaScript library, assisting in deployment of new releases, implementing bug fixes as needed, interviewing users about the StorySimple application to gather insight, collaborating with the development team on process improvement, and designing and programming an interactive user interface.

2017
2018
Interactive Designer
DonorDrive  |  2016- 2017

Responsible for turning creative briefs into compelling interactive experiences for a range of non-profit and for-profit clients. As an interactive designer for Global Cloud (now DonorDrive) I built new websites using the Mura CMS and ColdFusion, implemented bug fixes as needed on existing websites, collaborated with the design team on interactive user interfaces, and spoke with customers about their technology needs. Working with clients such as Kroger, Cincinnati Wine Festival, and the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee.

2016
2017
Interactive Designer
HyperDrive  |  2014- 2016

Tasked with design and development of digital marketing components. Responsibilities include designing and building marketing emails and websites, collaborating with the design team on interactive user interfaces, and creating marketing graphics and video animations to be shared on social media. Working with clients such as Sysco Corporation, and Larosa’s Family Pizzeria.

2014
2016
Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Art Minor in Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Computer Art Club: SIGGRAPH Chapter, Arts Village, Toledo Old South End Mural Project, Navajo Nation Cultural Immersion Experience

2010
2013
Known Technologies
React, Jamstack, GraphQL, Gatsby, JavaScript, CSS/SCSS, HTML, SVG, Web Animation, Vue, Next.js, Stencil, Ember, Webpack, JSON, Linters,  GIT, Agile Methodology, Github, Serverless, JQuery, Wordpress, Contentful, Firebase, AWS, Heroku, Kanban, JIRA, Email Development, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Invision, Node.js, Redux, PHP, ColdFusion, MuraCMS, Angular,