Quarkstars

Michael Holmes

I'm a Full Stack React Developer based in Las Vegas, Nevada and my career mission is to build apps that can truly improve people's lives. You can call me Mike!

I am a swiss army knife web developer with 8 years of experience in development, web design, UX, graphic design and marketing and 3 years experience in full stack web and mobile apps. At my agency, we deliver complete solutions from ideation to production. I am now seeking to join an exciting company to focus on achieving their vision.

Expertise

Web Development

UX Design

Graphic Design

AI

Illustration

Marketing

Experience

Full Stack Developer

  • Quarkstars - Development Agency
  • Jan 2022 - present
  • Key responsibilities: Lead designers and developers through the software development life cycle. We conducted user research, shipped scalable apps on time for clients and continually implemented new features.
  • Business Owner

Web Developer

  • Family Federation for World Peace USA
  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 · 4 yrs
  • Key responsibilities: Designed and built web infrastructure for educational programs and large events (over 10k attendees). This included web/graphic design, marketing, automation, and payment management.
  • Contract

Developer and Illustrator

  • Wearviral Clothing
  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos
  • Key responsibilities: Built a successful clothing eCommerce brand and website that sold over 100,000 T-Shirts. I designed the brand, illustrated the shirts, developed the Shopify website, and implemented effective business and marketing strategies.
  • Business Owner

Marketing and Operations

  • LA Family Church
  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo
  • Key responsibilities: Designing, marketing, and coordinating educational programs and events for a church of 500 members

Graphic Designer

  • Cal Poly Pomona Office of Admissions and Outreach
  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2010 · 10 mos
  • Key responsibilities: Designing and creating web interfaces that provide critical guidance for applicants of a large university

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
  • 2006 - 2010
  • Magna Cum Laude

Key Technologies

  • HTML · 10 years
  • CSS · 10 years
  • Javascript/Typescript · 8 years
  • React · 3 years
  • Nextjs · 3 years
  • Tailwind · 2 years

More Technologies

  • OpenAI API
  • Vector Databases
  • NodeJS
  • Serverless and Edge
  • Postgres
  • PL/SQL
  • MongoDB
  • Ionic React
  • Turborepo
  • Convex.dev
  • Redux
  • JQuery
  • Phaser Game Engine

Tools

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Git and Github
  • AWS and GCP
  • Jest for Unit Testing
  • Github Actions
  • Zapier and Integromat
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Google Suite with App Script
  • Kajabi and Learndash LMS
  • Shopify (Liquid Templating)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Keap CRM
  • Wordpress
  • Squarespace
  • Webflow
  • Stripe, Paypal, Wepay
  • Twilio
  • SendGrid

Updated October 2023

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