Orvis Evans, Developer in Portland, OR, United States
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Orvis Evans

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Software Developer

Location
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.

MERN StackCSSBootstrapNode.jsExpress.jsjQueryGitPythonReactVisual Studio Code (VS Code)MongoDBSassReduxWordPressElectron

Portfolio

Freelance
HTML, CSS, Node.js, Express.js, jQuery, Git, Shopify, WordPress, React...
Michael Curry Design
MERN Stack, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Node.js, Electron, Python, JavaScript

Experience

JavaScript - 6 yearsMongoDB - 5 yearsGit - 5 yearsExpress.js - 5 yearsNode.js - 5 yearsReact - 3 yearsSass - 2 yearsRedux - 1 year

Availability

Part-time

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

2017 - 2020
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.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, Node.js, Express.js, jQuery, Git, Shopify, WordPress, React, JavaScript

Electromechanical Designer

2014 - 2020
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.
Technologies: MERN Stack, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Node.js, Electron, Python, JavaScript

Markup Viewer Microservice

This scratch-built markup viewer microservice uses JavaScript, React, and CSS (Sass) to preview common forum markup. I built this microservice as a simple example of my programmatic front-end capabilities.

Languages

JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, Sass

Frameworks

Bootstrap, Express.js, Redux, Electron

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, jQuery

Tools

Git

Platforms

Visual Studio Code (VS Code), WordPress, Shopify, Windows

Other

MERN Stack

Storage

MongoDB

2006 - 2010

Bachelor's Degree in Dramatic Arts

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC, USA

JULY 2020 - PRESENT

Front-end Libraries

freeCodeCamp

FEBRUARY 2018 - PRESENT

Legacy Back End

freeCodeCamp

OCTOBER 2015 - PRESENT

Legacy Front End

freeCodeCamp

JULY 2011 - PRESENT

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

freeCodeCamp