Bikesh Maharjan

BIKESH MAHARJAN Graphic Design Portfolio Portfolio | GitHub | LinkedIn SKILLS HTML5 & CSS/SCSS | Mac OSX | iPadOS | iOS | Windows | JavaScript | React.js | Redux Computer Repair | IoT | Node.JS Python | Linux | RESTful API JSON | Adobe Photoshop Illustrator | InDesign | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Excel | ES6 | Communication Tools: Visual Studio Code | Radar | Git | GitHub | Git Bash | Code Console | TOAD Eclipse IDE | Postman | Postgres | CAE | Spinnaker | Webex | Slack | Discord EXPERIENCE Cisco April 2022 - May 2023 Front End Developer (Contract with Experis, Inc) Designed, implemented, and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automating the software delivery process and ensuring efficient deployment workflows. Successfully led the migration from uDeploy to Spinnaker for application deployment, resulting in improved efficiency, scalability, and streamlined release processes. Collaborated with incident/event management teams to understand repair or restoration procedures related to network systems and applications. Monitored change management activities, ensuring smooth integration of front-end changes and validating post-maintenance results. Conducted performance testing and optimization of APIs to ensure scalability and efficiency Assisted in the development and distribution of ongoing updates and notifications for outages, following directions from Service Manager or Supervisor Troubleshoot and debugged front-end code to identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless and dependable functionality of web applications. Assisted back-end developers in conducting comprehensive testing of web applications to meet the manager's expectations for quality, reliability, and user experience. Facilitated the retirement of a business application through the company's tool-based implementation. Contributed to the setup, configuration, and management of development, testing, and production environments, ensuring consistency and reliability. Implemented and enhanced security best practices within CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of systems. Resolved technical issues by utilizing analytical, research, and debugging skills. Provided remote support for offsite users, troubleshooting issues through phone and remote desktop tools. Utilized Git version control to manage the source code repository for a web application, enabling seamless collaboration among the development team. Received positive feedback from stakeholders and team members for successfully implementing Spinnaker and driving the adoption of modern deployment practices, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery. Utilized Code Console during development and debugging, ensuring efficient code execution and rapid troubleshooting. Trained a newly hired executive assistant in proficiently navigating the user interface of a web application. Client Apple Inc EMPL: TSG Consulting Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 Hardware Lab Support Installed and maintained computer hardware and software, ensuring an organized and efficient lab environment. Configured and maintained switches for seamless network connectivity and data transfer. Organized lab space, improving accessibility and minimizing clutter for enhanced efficiency. Process routine change requests and work orders, ensuring compliance with Change Management policies. Update incident and/or problem management tickets as necessary. Responded to help desk tickets, addressing hardware and software issues in a timely manner. Documented and tracked hardware systems across multiple labs, ensuring accurate inventory management. Expertly managed carts for safe transportation and organized storage of hardware units. Conducted comprehensive tests to ensure power, voltage, and data integrity of hardware systems. Client Apple Inc EMPL: Hogarth Worldwide Aug 2021 – Nov 2021 QA Analyst / Tester (Contract with SIS, Inc) Executed test cases (manual or automated) across multiple platforms and analyzed results devices to guarantee a consistent and reliable user experience. Conducted thorough regression testing on a variety of Apple software products, including macOS, iPadOS and iOS, to identify and validate fixes for reported bugs. Employed systematic testing methodologies to ensure the stability and reliability of each release. Performed front-end and functionality testing using QTP. Conducted sanity, smoke, functional, security, configuration, and user acceptance testing manually. Utilized the bug tracking tool Radar to meticulously document and track software defects, ensuring clear and detailed reports for developers. Certified pre-released pages and web applications against a set of internal standards. Evaluated HTML and CSS code changes to determine appropriate testing strategies. Participated in meetings to identify new structures and modifications of existing structures necessary for the application under test. Coordinated with the team lead to create test cases when necessary and effectively communicated risks to leads and managers. Clone Digital Print - Santa Rosa, CA Sept 2017- Sept 2019 Graphic Designer Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials while managing design revisions and client artwork approval. Collaborated with Senior Designer and supervisor to effectively plan and execute projects within tight timelines. Developed unique print materials, advertisements, brochures, exterior office signs, logo designs, letterhead, envelopes, business cards, infographics, and other communication materials. Utilized Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design graphics to precise client requirements and briefs. Communicated and collaborated with clients on layout and design for their approval. Imposed and managed print files using Command Workstation. Performed troubleshooting tasks to ensure proper printer driver and network functionality. Conduct regular network assessments and implement optimization strategies to enhance reliability. Manage firewall configurations, VPNs, and security policies to safeguard sensitive data. Calibrated Xerox printing machinery and equipment at the start of each shift. Freelance IT Support Technician March 2019 - Present Installed, configure and troubleshoot computer hardware and software for windows desktop, MacOsX, and laptop computers, printers and printer/scanners Updated and maintain anti-virus software, perform system scans and remove any detected viruses, spyware, and malware Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures Troubleshoot and resolve mobile computing and communications device issues (such as iPhone, iPads and Samsung) Supported and trained the users to handle different software applications as per requirement EDUCATION Lambda School Remote June 2020- Dec 2020 Full Stack Web Development and Computer Science University of California, Davis Graduated 2016 Bachelors of Arts Degree in Design PROJECTS Water My Plants https://github.com/QaterMyPlants-1/Front-End A user-friendly React app designed to assist users in creating personalized watering schedules for optimal plant care and well-being. Javascript | HTML | CSS | React.js Implemented Redux.js to manage state between Front and Backend Developers Applied React.js for styling and to render app components Developed data insertion forms and validated them using JavaScript Used React Router for routing the redux app to connect redux and react to support routes Integrated the frontend Jquery Ui with backend REST API Developed and prepared test cases for unit testing with Junit Optimized HTML and JavaScript code to reduce web page loading time Use JavasScript to parse JSON objects How To https://github.com/how-to-d-2/front-end A React app for creating and sharing how-to instructions. Javascript | HTML | CSS | React.js Implemented Redux.js to manage state between Front and Backend Developers Created and used Reducers that received Actions to modify the Store State Tree. Used-React-Router to turn application into Single Page Application Developed callback functions to parse and handle JSON data returned from the server Developed code to fetch data from back-end and populate on UI using AJAX and JSON. Worked with back-end developers to enhance the functionality of web applications asynchronously AJAX using REST services