Adam Miller, Software Engineer

Led a complete rewrite of SamsClub.com from an assortment of frontend frameworks to an isomorphic, single-page React + Redux application. Resulted in a 100% increase in conversion and a 150% decrease in time to interactive while creating a unified and consistent experience for users.

Founded and ran a software engineering consultancy business for 4 years taking products from concept to implementation to launch and beyond for clients in the advertising, retail, start-up, and non-profit sectors. Managed all aspects of the business, including client relationships, marketing, accounting, along with day-to-day coding.

Created a web-app for Mozilla that allowed users to contribute their drawing or signature to a growing linear dialog projected in 3D space. The site was available in 14 languages at launch and at its peak, users were submitting 25k signatures per hour. Custom compression algorithms had to be created and tuned to keep the site performant.

Consulted with the Wikimedia Usability Initiative to research, develop and test new user interface visuals and functionality. Primarily responsible for writing and testing a new set of CSS styles for Wikipedia, as well as working on the advanced editor, search suggestions and collapsible navigation. Many of these features are still in use on Wikipedia.

Led cross-functional team through global re-design of Redbull.com, a consolidation of over 900 properties, launched in 140 Countries. Post launch traffic increased over 30%, ATOS increased 2x to 8 mins.

• Pursued an interdisciplinary study of Computer Science and Graphic Design
• Worked with Faculty to create new coursework to explore writing software for the web with Ruby
• Lead an interdisciplinary team to create a new web app for the School of Design Archives