Erik Pukinskis

Erik Pukinskis

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5.0
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ABOUT ME
Moving consistently and carefully through programming challenges across the full stack.
Moving consistently and carefully through programming challenges across the full stack.

I've watched the web grow up, from simple HTML, to dynamic PHP sites, through Rails and Node.js and all the bajillion frameworks out there today. Over the years I've honed my skills, but I've also developed some fundamental strategies for coding that can be applied to any situation.

I can help new developers learn how to steadily move through challenges that seem out of their reach. And because I've seen so many frameworks come and go over the years I can help clients make smart choices about which technologies to use to get their work done quickly, reliably, and with minimal maintenance.

I've also seen software projects mature gracefully, and other projects fall into confusion. I have experience taking someone else's mess, applying consistent effort, and making improvements while also improving code quality. I can help set up testing frameworks and other tools to help make sure bugs get fixed and stay fixed.

I love working with people of all backgrounds, explaining concepts and choices so that clients and students not only get work done, but become smarter developers themselves.

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Joined March 2017
EXPERTISE
10 years experience | 7 endorsements
I have been building JavaScript features into web sites for over a decade, including several years doing full time Ember.js front-end dev...
I have been building JavaScript features into web sites for over a decade, including several years doing full time Ember.js front-end development for SproutRobot and full stack development for Good Eggs. I am familiar with all of the major front end frameworks, have a deep understanding of CSS and the DOM, testing frameworks, performance, and common architecture issues in JavaScript applications.
15 years experience | 7 endorsements
I have been doing HTML since before CSS existed. I have a deep knowledge of browser compatibility issues, DOM performance, different ways...
I have been doing HTML since before CSS existed. I have a deep knowledge of browser compatibility issues, DOM performance, different ways to use HTML and CSS features to desired effect and the tradeoffs that come with each.
6 years experience
I was a full time Rails developer for several startups including Sidebark, Principals Market, and founded my own company, SproutRobot. I ...
I was a full time Rails developer for several startups including Sidebark, Principals Market, and founded my own company, SproutRobot. I built complete web applications including photo and video hosting, and advanced algorithms like automatic garden calendar generation. I am very familiar with test-driven development, and software architecture.
3 years experience | 1 endorsement
I've built several small apps in PHP, including custom server-side code, templates, and JavaScript interactivity. Also maintained several...
I've built several small apps in PHP, including custom server-side code, templates, and JavaScript interactivity. Also maintained several WordPress blogs, templates, and plugins.
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1 year experience
Led an effort to rewrite existing backbone pages in Vue and Vuex, including writing a styleguide for best practices in Vue and Vuex
Led an effort to rewrite existing backbone pages in Vue and Vuex, including writing a styleguide for best practices in Vue and Vuex

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(10 reviews)
Mark Onofrio
Mark Onofrio
March 2019
Erik has been an amazing mentor for me.
Mark Onofrio
Mark Onofrio
March 2019
Great help and getting my project to the next level.
Mark Onofrio
Mark Onofrio
February 2019
Always a pleasure working with Erik
ShapeOfMatter
ShapeOfMatter
February 2019
I had a 1990's-style HTML based website that I needed styled for modern audiences. Erik did it excellently: good simple design implemented with light-weight SCSS.
Rich Daugherty
Rich Daugherty
February 2019
I am updating and adding to a 15-year old web site. It has some bizarre code in it. Worked with Erik for two sessions now. Erik quickly identifies the problem PHP/HTML/Java code section. Edits it online with my comments as to what it should be doing, saves it, tests it and, Voila, it works perfectly. Upon observing the test results, Erik has suggestions on how to improve the aesthetics of the change, quickly does it and we're finished. Erik is certainly experienced and productive. I'll contact him every time I need help with a rapid turnaround.
Mark Onofrio
Mark Onofrio
February 2019
This is my second time using Erik for my project and still has been a great success in the development and help in my project.
Mark Onofrio
Mark Onofrio
February 2019
Erik was very knowledgeable and was able to walk me through the the issues i was having with my project. His expertise was able to help troubleshoot what was going wrong and explained how to resolve the issues.
Joshua Gendal
Joshua Gendal
May 2017
very helpful and nice!
Removed User
Removed User
April 2017
Erik is a natural mentor! He was very thorough in his explanation and fast at the same time! Would recommend!!
EMPLOYMENTS
Software Engineer
Weebly
2017-08-01-2018-07-01
Build new features in Vue/Vuex
Build new features in Vue/Vuex
PHP
Backbone.js
Laravel
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PHP
Backbone.js
Laravel
Es6
JavaScript
Vuex
Vue.js
marionn
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Software Engineer
Good Eggs
2014-04-01-2015-07-01
Build out new checkout and shopping experiences
Build out new checkout and shopping experiences
HTML/CSS
Node.js
CoffeeScript
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HTML/CSS
Node.js
CoffeeScript
Javaasc
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