Orvis Evans
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Portland, OR, United States
Toptal member since September 2, 2020
Orvis excels at full-stack development of web and desktop data processing applications using React, Electron, and Node.js. In addition to designing and developing pioneering software products for small companies with diverse goals since 2015, Orvis has designed, implemented, and owned complex technical solutions for multimillion-dollar projects. One notable application he developed translates 3D animation data into real-world motion for 10,000-pound performance animatronics in Wynn Casino.
Portfolio
Experience
- JavaScript - 6 years
- MongoDB - 5 years
- Node.js - 5 years
- Express.js - 5 years
- Git - 5 years
- React - 3 years
- Sass - 2 years
- Redux - 1 year
Availability
Preferred Environment
Windows, Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux
The most amazing...
...application I've created is a data translation tool to convert 3D animation data into real-world motion for 10,000lb performance animatronics in Wynn Casino.
Work Experience
Full-stack Web Developer
Freelance
- Created rich, full-stack web applications for a wide variety of clients, working as a solo individual contributor.
- Developed a custom crowdfunding platform for a non-profit theater company in Singapore to raise $15,000 for its initial season of shows.
- Built an online portal for a professional (based in the US West Coast) to manage their high-anonymity clients, schedule phone calls, and deliver digital products.
- Created custom sales analysis tools for a small business to optimize the timing of its Instagram posts and sale events, resulting in a 15% increase in client conversion.
- Built WordPress and Shopify websites with customized themes for eCommerce clients.
Electromechanical Designer
Michael Curry Design
- Developed a full-stack data translation tool for millions of points of 3D animation data. The tool was used in-house by non-technical personnel in quick and stressful situations. Its speed, UX, and resistance to malformed data were high priorities.
- Integrated novel third-party frameworks for GPS control into a bespoke application for operator control of an unmanned naval drone.
- Designed, implemented, and owned complex technical solutions for multimillion-dollar projects, with minimal supervision.
- Managed timelines, training, and prioritization for a small team.
- Interfaced, in person, with clients and subcontractors located overseas.
Experience
Markup Viewer Microservice
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Dramatic Arts
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Certifications
Front-end Libraries
freeCodeCamp
Legacy Back End
freeCodeCamp
Legacy Front End
freeCodeCamp
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
freeCodeCamp
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, jQuery
Tools
Git
Languages
JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, Sass
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Express.js, Redux, Electron
Platforms
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), WordPress, Shopify, Windows
Storage
MongoDB
Other
MERN Stack
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