Mathew Ballard

In February of 2013 I became an official Front-End Technical Lead for HumanaOne, overseeing four teams with 3-5 Front-End Developers each, both onshore and offshore. I oversee the Front-End Development for multiple projects that are aimed at rebuilding the UX for apps used by consumers to enroll in Humana insurance.

I also work with a team of Senior Level Front-End Developers to ensure consistency and standards compliance across all Front-End Development, the creation of new globally utilized code and the research into new frameworks and technologies.

Throughout the first half of 2011 worked with HumanaVitality to create the UX experience for Humana.com marketing content for HumanaVitality launch utilizing an enterprise level CMS, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

In late 2011 I started working on IDE, a multi-year project aimed at overhauling Humana's web presence. I was a member of the CMS selection team, where I ensured that a product was selected that meant the needs of both Front-End Developers and Content Authors.

In early 2012 I worked with a team of Front-End Developers, from both internal and agency teams, to establish a new set of standards and to begin identifying new frameworks that would be used to develop the UX. I coordinated an effort with a group of Front-End Developers, Designers and Sitecore consultants to identify modules that would be developed and utilized by projects across the enterprise and the creation of documentation utilized by designers, developers and business analyst. Shortly after this effort began I worked with a small, internal Agile team composed of Front-End and Back-End Developers to create a POC to demonstrate the capabilities of MVC3 and Sitecore to Senior Leadership.

In May 2012 I became the Front-End Developer Lead for the Humana.com Workstream. I worked with an Agile team of Front-End and Back-End Developers to create .NET Views, LESS CSS and JavaScript to be integrated with Sitecore. I also consulted with a Business Analyst and Project Managers to define requirements and scope for several projects across IDE.

During the Summer of 2012 I became an acting Technical Lead and began to oversee and consult with Front-End Development across multiple projects, concentrating on Humana.com, Medicare and HumanaOne.

From July 2010 - January 2011 worked on incremental updates for various Humana web properties utilizing an enterprise level CMS, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

This was my own personal freelance business I operated for a few years. I worked one on one with small business clients developing branding strategies for both print and web.

Created templates for new websites using Photoshop, then converted templates into web pages using HTML/CSS and some Javascript in Dreamweaver. Created flash content using Flash and ActionScript 2.0. Using Photoshop and Illustrator created graphics for web pages including but not limited to: logos, banners, photo collages and buttons. Managed content for several client’s websites using proprietary software, Dreamweaver and Flash. Assisted clients in troubleshooting issues pertaining to websites and email. Also trained clients on using proprietary software to make updates to their own websites.

Create direct mail pieces of various sizes from concept to completion using Photoshop,
Illustrator and InDesign. Create and maintain website for company and for sister company,
All Star Staffed Events and Marketing, using the software Dreamweaver and Flash along with
HTML, CSS, Javascript and ActionScript. Organize folder structure for electronic design files
and assets. Deliver proofs to sales team for clients and deliver final versions to printers.

Created and cleaned coursepacks for professors using Adobe Acrobat and Digipath. Used
commercial scanner to create digital copies of various documents for coursepacks. Created
various fliers, business cards and course pack covers using InDesign, Illustrator and
Photoshop. Organized folder structure for electronic files for 100+ courses for 6 universities
around the country. Assist in maintaining server.

Worked at Measured Progress as a standardized test grader and portfolio auditor. Graded
2,000+ test a day on a computer for various grade levels.

Used Adobe Flash CS3, ActionScript 2 and Fireworks CS3 to create interactive training software for the US Army.

Designed layouts of monuments, fireplaces, neighborhood entrance ways using
Photoshop, Ilustrator, and Corel Draw. Was in charge of keeping files organized, met multiple daily deadlines, made sure stone workers received layouts and other graphic material needed to complete projects.

Designed Spec Ads using Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Delivered Spec Ads to marketing
team for potential clients. Created Valentine’s Day “ads” for classified section of newspaper.
Assisted in maintaining the Classifieds section of the newspaper.