About

Who am I?

My name is Brad Bodine and I’m a Frontend Web Developer. Web development has been a passion of mine for years. I started out with HTML and CSS, then moved on to JavaScript and PHP. I have been working as a web developer for over 18 years now and I love it!

I am a self-taught developer who has worked on many different projects over the years. My favorite part about being a developer is that I get to learn something new every day. It’s always exciting to see what new technologies are coming out and how they can be used in my work. I also enjoy the challenge of solving problems with code, which is why I love working in this field so much! Mentoring junior developers is also something that I enjoy doing because it helps me grow as a developer as well as helping others grow too!

I am currently working as a Lead Frontend Developer at IdeaCrew, Inc. I have been working there for over 6 months now and I love it! I get to work with some really smart people who are always willing to help me learn new things. It’s also great because we use Angular which is my favorite framework.

When I’m not coding, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy church activities and volunteering locally when I have the ability.

Experience

Companies I have worked for over the last 15 years:

IdeaCrew, Inc. (Website)

July 2023 - Present

Currently, I am working at IdeaCrew, Inc. as a Lead Frontend Developer. These are some of the things I do there:

• Lead a team of 3+ developers (it changes from time to time)
• Work with the team to design and implement new features
• Mentor junior developers on best practices for Angular development
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure that our product is meeting the needs of our customers

ARS, Inc. (Website)

May 2023 - July 2023

Things I did at Applied Research Solutions, Inc. as a Frontend Angular Developer:

• Development of web applications using Angular
• Integration with Azure Cloud One services
• Create custom components for use in Angular applications
• Integrate Angular Material into existing applications

PeopleTec Inc. (Website)

May 2008 - May 2023

Things I did at PeopleTec, Inc. as a Frontend Developer:

• Development of web applications using Angular
• Integration with Azure Cloud One services
• Converted legacy applications to Angular
• Developed coding style guides and documented best practices for Angular development
• Mentor junior developers on best practices for Angular development

Projects

Projects I have worked on and what I have learned.

U.S. Army

While working at PeopleTec, Inc. I worked on several project for the U.S. Army.

• MRL (Maintenance Readiness Levels)

MRL which is software that automates the Commander’s Aviation Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), providing the first automated risk assessment worksheet for Army Aviation maintenance. The software is designed to help commanders and leaders manage their aviation maintenance training programs and ensure their soldiers are trained and certified to perform their duties.

The application was built using Angular and Azure Cloud One services. I learned a lot about Angular and how to integrate it with Azure Cloud One services.

• GoArmy Edge (Website)

GoArmy Edge is a suite of free-to-use apps designed to help athletes and coaches learn and prepare in a virtual environment before taking the field. The website was built using Angular and Oracle databases managed in house by the Army Game Studio. I learned a lot about Angular and how to integrate it a variety of different databases.

• U.S. Army Stars (Website)

The U.S. Army Stars website is a web a marketing website for the U.S. Army Stars application. The website was built using Angular. I worked with a team of designers and other developers to create the website. I learned a lot about Angular while developing this website.

• Americas Army (Fast Company Article)

The U.S. Army released America’s Army, a video game meant as a recruitment tool. The free-to-play tactical shooter was wildly successful, reaching 20 million players. But was shut down on May 5, 2022. America’s Army was an idea that was ahead of its time in a lot of ways. And it blazed a trail for a new type of recruiting that’s still being used today.

While working on America’s Army I learned a lot about game development and how to integrate it with Angular. I also learned a lot about the U.S. Army and how they use technology to recruit new soldiers.