Development
I work to make your site intuitive and user friendly, making it easy for your customers to find what they are looking for. I focus on making the site work, regardless of the platform or browser.
Alex Kessock
Full Stack Developer
Hello!
I am a web developer based in Boulder, Colorado.
I have a passion for creating websites that work well on computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Services I Offer
Design
Your site shouldn’t just work. It should look good too! I can help make your site look great, whether you're building it from scratch or giving an existing site a makeover. I create beautiful designs that help you get your ideas/message across.
Analytics
Want to know who is visiting your site? I can let you know! Want to know what they looked at and when? I can tell you that too. I can help you better understand how your customers are using your site.
Content Management System
Want more control of your website? I can build your custom site in Drupal or WordPress, which allows users to add content to the site themselves. There is no coding experience necessary!
Hosting
Don't have your own server or domain? I can help you get the name you want and take care of all your web hosting needs.
Search Engine Optimization
I know getting users to your site is important to your business. I can help you get more people to it using my knowledge of search engine optimization. This is key to be able to compete in today’s global market.
Create
I am passionate about collaborating with you to create an amazing product that represents your ideas.
My Past Projects
GridCraft
I worked on their software development team building an application that lets users aggregate, analyze, visualize, share and collaborate on data to make better decisions. Specifically, I helped implement the application’s design using LESS which allows for simple usability. I also tested and upgraded various aspects of the application to give users the best possible experience.GridCraft
I worked on their software development team building an application that lets users aggregate, analyze, visualize, share and collaborate on data to make better decisions. Specifically, I helped implement the application’s design using LESS which allows for simple usability. I also tested and upgraded various aspects of the application to give users the best possible experience.
Markit
Built an internal application for the company to use which allows users the ability to collaborate on the financial industries best practices.Markit
Built an internal application for the company to use which allows users the ability to collaborate on the financial industries best practices.
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OnCampus
I built this site that synthesized all of CU-Boulder’s Housing and Dining services’ websites into one. It is currently used by roughly 6,000 first-year students and is supported on mobile devices. While building this site, I also managed and maintained approximately 10 other websites, which had traffic of approximately 20,000 users a year.OnCampus
I built this site that synthesized all of CU-Boulder’s Housing and Dining services’ websites into one. It is currently used by roughly 6,000 first-year students and is supported on mobile devices. While building this site, I also managed and maintained approximately 10 other websites, which had traffic of approximately 20,000 users a year.
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Colorado Engineer Magazine
I designed, developed and supported a website for CU-Boulder’s oldest student-run publication, which allows the organization to publish their magazine online. It lets writers create accounts, add content themselves and edit unpublished articles. Editors can manage account permissions giving different staff members control over online publishing and editing.Colorado Engineer Magazine
I designed, developed and supported a website for CU-Boulder’s oldest student-run publication, which allows the organization to publish their magazine online. It lets writers create accounts, add content themselves and edit unpublished articles. Editors can manage account permissions giving different staff members control over online publishing and editing.
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Bob Steketee, LLC.
Design Created by Jen Cozzette. Site coming soon!
City Quiz
This website allows the user to take a quiz that will let them know where they should live.City Quiz
This website allows the user to take a quiz that will let them know where they should live.
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EPIC Fulfillment, Inc.
I helped upgrade the website to give users a better experience. I also worked with the company on their web analytics so they could better understand their users and how much traffic are were receiving.EPIC Fulfillment, Inc.
I helped upgrade the website to give users a better experience. I also worked with the company on their web analytics so they could better understand their users and how much traffic they are receiving.
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Cooking with Keysox
I built this website from the ground up. It is a place for users to share their favorite recipes with family and friends.Cooking with Keysox
I built this website from the ground up. It is a place for users to share their favorite recipes with family and friends.
The Hiking Club at CU Boulder
Rebuilt the club’s website giving it a much needed facelift. Now it has a user-friendly, 21st century design.The Hiking Club at CU Boulder
Rebuilt the club’s website giving it a much needed facelift. Now it has a user-friendly, 21st century design.
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My Technical Skills
JavaScript, jQuery, CoffeeScript, TypeScript
React, AngularJS, PHP, npm, yarn
CSS, LESS
HTML, Jade
Google Analytics, SQL, Git, Bash
Adobe Creative Suite
My Experience
Freelance
April 2013 – Present
- I’ve built sites for small businesses, magazines, student groups, you name it!
- Some examples of these are Nature First and Spence Hood Music.
Education
August 2010 – May 2015
- Graduate of CU-Boulder in Information Management and Technology, Arts & Media
GridCraft
February 2014 – May 2015
- Developed an application that allows users to aggregate, analyze, visualize and collaborate on data to make better decisions
- Helped create the design for the GridCraft application primarily using LESS that allows for simple usability
- Tested and upgraded the application periodically to allow users access to the best experience possible
Markit
June 2014 – August 2014
- Created an application for internal use that allowed multiple departments to collaborate on industry practices and themes in order to increase knowledge within the company and dramatically shorten the training process for new hires
CU-Boulder
April 2013 – February 2014
- Worked on a Drupal CMS system using HTML5/CSS3/PHP that is used by approximately 6,000 students
- Created a website that every first-year student uses for roommate agreements allowing future residents to pay for Housing and Dining services across the campus, integrating all of the current websites for residents
- Performed upgrades, developed and tested three websites, including creating mobile versions for these sites
- Collaborated with Web Designers to produce a website from scratch based on a Photoshop file
- Managed and maintained approximately 10 websites, attracting approximately 20,000 people each year
What Others Think
Karen McCrudden
Karen McCrudden, Tax Preparer
"Alex was awesome in helping us update our current website. Not only is Alex easy to work with, his knowledge, expertise, and suggestions gave our website a new look and it is much more user friendly. I highly recommend Alex as your Web Site Developer."
Cheryl Merlino
Cheryl Merlino, Marketing Services
"Alex Kessock took the ideas I had for our website and improved the functionality and design. Alex keeps us posted on our weekly analytics and site traffic has been increasing steadily with new traffic and lower bounce rates! Alex is easy to work with, has a sense of urgency, and prides himself on a great job!"
Terek Campbell
Terek Campbell, Software Developer
"[Alex] brought the project into the 21st century"
Emma Franklin
Emma Franklin, Student
"Alex is a consistently reliable and hard working man."
Let's Talk!
Want to discuss a project or introduce yourself?
Email me at akessock@gmail.com