Chris Brenz - Portfolio

SeatCheck.org

As the lead developer for the bi-lingual SeatCheck.org website, working for Compuware on-site at Chrysler headquarters, I was responsible for the HTML/CSS/Javascript development using a creative design provided as a layered Photoshop file by a third party agency. One of the primary objectives of this website redesign was to bring the website to an internal hosting solution using an Interwoven TeamSite content management system, which allows content updates by the client, reducing post-launch development costs. For all TeamSite projects, I also used Microsoft HTML Help Workshop to create compiled help modules (which were supplied to the end-users) covering the basic TeamSite procedures needed to maintain the new web presence.

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Lincoln.com & LincolnMercury.com

As the lead developer for Lincoln while at Young & Rubicam - Wunderman Digital, I was responsible for the HTML/ASP/XML/CSS/Javascript for the following URL's. Throughout the development life-cycle, I interfaced with account representatives, project management, creative and application developers as needed to implement these solutions within an Interwoven TeamSite environment, using FogBugz as our QA department's primary bug tracking tool. I also created and launched several email marketing campaigns using Responsys, with participant response tracking and A/B analysis metrics.

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Road Ready Teens

As the lead developer for the Road Ready Teens bi-lingual website, working for Compuware on-site at Chrysler headquarters, I was responsible for the HTML/CSS/Javascript development using a creative design provided as a layered Photoshop file by a third party agency. Additionally, I was responsible for upgrading the legacy PHP code for the teen quiz and parent-teen contract applications, converting them to javascript applications which make use of client-side cookies for managing session activity. One of the primary objectives of this redesign was to migrate the website to an internal hosting solution using an Interwoven TeamSite content management system, which allows content updates by the client, reducing post-launch development costs. Image-based navigation was replaced with DHTML navigation by implementing a CSS/Javascript solution to draw the navigation based on client-input, maintainable text entries within TeamSite.

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Nissan/Infiniti Publications

In order to comply with Nissan-mandated global style compliance guidelines, Tweddle Litho Company was tasked with redesigning their Nissan and Infiniti publications e-commerce websites. I served as the lead developer on the project, in which I was responsible for all HTML, ASP, Javascript, and CSS coding, with input on several Commerce Server pipeline transactions. The Nissan Publications (http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/) and Infiniti Publications (http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com/) websites provide free and subscription-based services for the downloading, online viewing, and purchase of myriad technical data for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles including Owner Manuals, Technical Service Bulletins, ECM modules, and more. To facilitate analytics, I created a secure online page for the graphical (or text-only) representation of relevant data including Registered User Downloads and Downloads by Publication. For these two projects I was solely responsible for all new creative, ranging from copywriting for F.A.Q. and System Requirements to graphics and multi-state icon production.

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Independent

For these independent sites I was solely responsible for all work, from design through development, hosting, and administration. These sites make use of HTML/CSS/Javascript/ASP to provide economical website solutions for small businesses. My independently produced websites feature web-based (or POP/SMTP-based) email accounts, web-based analytics, custom contact forms, and custom DHTML applications.

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