Ali Imran Khan

Experience

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  NetSmart

  Feb 2004 - Nov 2004

  Junior Web Designer & Developer

  I worked as a web designer and front end programmer for Netsmart Independent Ltd and did some designs as well. I developed company’s internal content management system, Database design, build a Logic tier and did web development for the companies out sourcing their work to us. This involve user acceptance testing (UAT), Prototyping, Development, Deployment and Maintenance. During this Job I used following skills:

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  Blackwell Publishing

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2007

  User Interface Designer / Accessibility Expert

  Blackwell Publishing is Oxford-based publishing company. Blackwell Publishing is partnered with 665 academic and professional societies. Blackwell has offices in the US, UK, Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Singapore and Japan. I was responsible for all the Science and research related websites, I developed and designed the web site along with a team of developers following very strict Blackwell’s branding guidelines and best DDA/HCI or accessibility complaint standard, I have designed dynamic Multilanguage scientific website for their JVP (Join Venture Project) with British Society of Haematology along with various other scientific projects. Show less

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  Perform

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  User Interface Developer / Designer

  Perform Group (It was known as Premium TV) provides proprietary 'end to end' solutions that enable content owners to cost effectively maximize income and reach through the creation and distribution of multi-platform digital products. Premium TV works as a 3rd party solution provider / software development company for multi- platform specialized in new media sector.I was responsible for all the clients websites, I developed and designed and was involved in many web sites along with a team of back-end developers.In one of many websites, I have done good part of development for “Virgin-media” sports section. Show less

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  Transport for London

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Web Designer

  Transport for London (TFL) is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. I was a team member in one of their project, which involves making several different pages and templates for their newly more sophisticated version web options of Journey Planner.I have also contributed by making improvements in their designs and making mark-up accessible and semantic for their existing sites and that involves the improvements in the current layouts and coding the site into the more W3C standard base and solving all the cross-browsers issues. Our target browsers were All versions of Internet explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Google Chrome. Show less

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  MegaVibe

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

  User Interface Developer

  Mega Vibe is a software house / new media company which works for many prestigious clients and on multiple platforms. I was mainly working on one of their prestigious client which was based in Middle East.

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  GrassRoots

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  Front End Developer

  Grassroots UK is a complete solution provider company, they have numerous blue chip clients. They were using Liferay CMS as their Content management system. I was mainly involved in their 3 important projects all of them needed to start from scratch.The nature of this job was a versatile thus I was responsible for different aspects such as designs, development and testing.

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  Union Bank of Switzerland - UBS

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  Front End Developer

  I was involved in an internal project in which we were developing web applications for various financial departments within the banking sector. The business idea behind that project was to provide an application which enables the corporate clients to check their market analysis, cash analysis, style analysis, statements and tax documents. The name of the application is "Margin Reporting".

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  ProQuest

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  User Interface Designer / Developer

  ProQuest creates specialized information resources and technologies that provide the most successful ways for people to search, find, use and share information. They are one of the global leaders in serving libraries of all types and they offer the expertise of such respected brands as SIRS and E-Library.I was working on a web application which supports different languages and enable it’s users to use this application as a central repository to retrieve results against their queries from multiple databases. I was also responsible for gathering requirement then translating them into wireframes, screen designs, performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), creating application more usable, accessible (AAA) standard, DDA Compliant. Show less

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  Pixel Company

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Front End Developer / Designer

  Pixel Company is an established software and web development company based in Berkshire. They provide expert knowledge of end to end solution for their clients and utilize this through website and application development. I was working as a web designer and developer to work on their website. I was also responsible of translating screen designs into working prototype for their blue chip clients.

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  O2 UK

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  User Interface Developer / Designer

  O2 is the leading telecommunication company in Europe with operations in the UK and around the continent. I was responsible for the main O2 "Think Big" project. This business objective behind this project was to support the community by introducing numerous new ideas such as youth projects, Eco rating and O2 recycling scheme. This other objective of this project was to raise awareness by informing general public about the effective methods for reducing energy consumption and improving opportunities for young people. Show less

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  CME Group

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  User Interface Developer / Designer

  CME Group is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. CME Group serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe. They provide the widest range of benchmark futures and options products available on any exchange, global growth, product development and covering all major asset classes. I was working in a small team called "navigate" in which I was the only person responsible for all the major UX & UI enhancements. My duties involved translating business requirements into wire frames then to create rich & usable designs then translate them into web pages. Show less

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  Barclays Corporate

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Senior Web Developer

  Barclays is one of the biggest name in the financial sector which provides expert services in retail, commercial and investment banking. Barclays has operations in over 50 countries. I am currently working on their next generation User Interface for the Barclays Internet Retail “BIR” web application. This banking application aims to provide personal and corporate banking services for the Barclays customers in Asia and Africa.I was responsible to create coding standard document, Implement new cutting edge technologies, code validation against requirements, Implementing new web technologies which also caters previous browser versions. Show less

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  Portaltech Reply

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  UI / UX Developer

  Portaltech Reply is a leading e-commerce provider and platinum elite hybris partner that offers end-to-end set of products and services for multi-channel commerce, e-commerce and order management solution. The solution includes consulting, commerce platform implementation and integration, mobile and digital design. I have worked on a number of hybris implementations from version 4.8 to 5.1. I was primarily involved in the Delhaize group E-Grocery projects, which is a food retailer operating in 8 countries on 3 continents. The projects (Belgium & Greece) were the e-grocery web applications. The other major project I worked on was the new Poferries web application. I successfully achieved deadlines by translating the clients’ requirements into a clean, semantic and efficient code compatible with all user agent devices and legacy browsers. Show less

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  Tesco PLC

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  User Interface Engineer

  Responsible to work on the new Tesco direct web application, which supports all the user agent devices including (Kiosk). My everyday responsibilities include creating solution for complex tasks and eliminating functional & visual bugs in all the cross devices issues.

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  Virgin Media

  May 2015 - Mar 2016

  User Interface Developer / Front End Developer

  I worked on number of web application for Virgin Media. I have been a key member of HomeWorks & Service Checkplus projects. The aim of these projects is to enable the customers to work effectively & efficiently from the comfort of their home.

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  John Lewis (Financial Services)

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  User Interface Developer (AEM)

  I was involved in developing a new financial web application based on AEM 6.1 for John Lewis in collaboration with HSBC to introduce new John Lewis products to their customers i.e., Insurance, Finance and store / Credit cards. I was responsible for creating new responsive components by using the latest Front-End Stack along with custom implementation integrating the code with the backend. I was also responsible for integrating Mark-up with AEM components to support the content editors in author and publisher mode. I have in depth experience of different AEM interfaces. Following are a few additional responsibilities; I performed in my current job.- Content package manager: to upload and download content packages.- Activation / De-activation of pages from the author to publish environments.- Commendable knowledge of AEM ClientLibs (component and global).Link - www.johnlewisfinance.com Show less

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  HSBC Global Banking and Markets

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2018

  Senior UI Developer / AEM User Interface Developer

  I was working on the transformation project of the new HSBC global banking. The aim of this project is to create new user centric banking application, which enhances the user experience to enable the users to perform activities and to reduce the volume of traffic from the customer centres. I am involved in working on creating various types of components i.e., Global & Functional in a modular fashion. Also, I am continuously involved in resolving issues in Author / Publisher Mode, ClientLibs, Content Packages and Cross-browser issues.Skills and Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, LESS, Adobe AEM 6.2, AEM components, ReactJS, JavaScript, ECMAScript, Typescript, Node, BABEL, WebPack, JSP, Bootstrap 3.0, Adobe creative suite, Sketch, Responsive Web design, AJAX, Search Engine Optimization, Slack, Visual Studio Code, Axure, Java, Balsamiq Mock-ups, Agile / Scrum Methodology, W3C Standards, WAI-ARIA, and Web Inspector. Show less

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  Unilever

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Senior AEM Front End Developer

  I worked on the platform development for Unilever based on AEM 6.3, Adobe Launch, Adobe DTM, Adobe Target, ES6/7, HTML5, SCSS, Webpack, SEO, Node, NPM, GIT, JAWS and ReactJS. The objective of developing this platform is to allow the organisation to move their 2000 product websites onto this new technology platform. I have also been engaged in developing a web application called cleanipedia. I have developed this application using the latest technology stack to ensure all the expectations are met. www.cleanipedia.com, www.knorr.com, www.dove.com & www.tresemme.com Show less

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  3|SHARE

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  Senior Frontend / AEM Developer

  3|SHARE, an Adobe Platinum Business Partner, is an expert solution provider in Adobe Experience Cloud. I worked as a senior front end / AEM developer (AEM 6.4 & AEM 6.5) in various client projects using the latest cutting-edge technologies to provide our customers a swift & and seamless experience.Skills & technologies: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.4, HTML5, ReactJS, CSS3, SCSS, ES6, JavaScript, Node, NPM, Webpack, WAI-ARIA, WCAG 2.0, JAWS, Node, Zeplin, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio Code, Java, Responsive Web Design, Maven, SEO, Agile, WAI-ARIA & Java. medically.gene.com Show less

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  Redbox Digital

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Senior Front End Developer

  I was engaged with Redbox Digital to develop the new Tesco Mobile web application. The solution developed was primarily based on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) 6.5, but we also used the new version of Magento for the basket feature, product comparison and other product-related features. I also worked closely with the end client designers to produce the pixel-perfect prototype, Component creation and customisation and Backend Integration.Skills & Technologies: AEM 6.5, HTML, HTL, CSS3, SCSS, ECMAScript 6, jQuery, React, Node, NPM, WAI-ARIA, Adobe Creative Cloud, Invision, Maven, Java, Responsive Web design, SEO, Agile / Scrum, Java (Some) & Visual Studio Code. Show less

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  Adobe

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  Lead Front-End Developer

  During my tenure at Adobe, I served as an AEM Front-End Developer Specialist and Solution Designer, collaborating with diverse clients to facilitate seamless AEM application development and efficient code migration to their new platforms. This role entailed a comprehensive understanding of the AEM ecosystem, encompassing intricate details related to AEM components, templates, and workflows. I actively engaged in architecting and implementing cutting-edge solutions, leveraging my expertise in AEM customizations and configurations. My responsibilities also involved providing strategic guidance to clients on optimizing their AEM platforms for enhanced performance and user experience. I consistently strived to ensure the seamless integration of AEM applications with various systems, emphasizing cross-device compatibility, accessibility, and optimized loading performance. Throughout my tenure, I honed my skills in AEM infrastructure management, version upgrades, and best practices, including the use of AEM workflows, content fragments, and experience fragments. Show less

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  Vhi

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  Lead Front End Developer (AEM)

  I was involved in developing new VHI health insurance based on AEM 6.5 (Cloud). I have created various responsive components to cover streamlining user agents, worked closely with the backend team for integration purposes, and worked in the UX research capacity to provide better insights for global and local components, including Content fragments.Skills & Technologies: AEM 6.5 (Cloud), HTML, HTL, CSS3, SCSS, Axure RP, ECMAScript 6, jQuery, React JS (Hooks), Redux State Management, Node, NPM, Cypress Unit Testing, Jenkins Pipeline Creation, WAI-ARIA, Adobe Creative Cloud, Invision, Maven, Responsive Web design, Java, User Testing, SEO, Agile / Scrum, Java & Visual Studio Code. Show less

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  Lloyds Banking Group

  Aug 2022 - now

  Senior AEM Front End Developer

  In my current role as an AEM Front-End Developer at the Lloyds Banking Group, I focus on developing innovative AEM components for various products such as Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Scottish Windows, using AEM 6.5. I am dedicated to ensuring that these components are not only customized to meet specific business requirements but also maintain high standards of accessibility and cross-device compatibility. I work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX designers and back-end developers, to seamlessly integrate AEM components with various systems. Additionally, my commitment to code quality is evident in my regular participation in code reviews and testing processes to deliver high-quality outputs. I ensure the code is of the highest quality and improve the loading performance of the component. Leveraged the features of AEM Franklin, Adobe's next-generation composable content management system, to enhance content creation and delivery, achieving a 20% improvement in content creation efficiency and a 15% decrease in time-to-market for new content. Additionally, utilized AEM Franklin's capabilities to develop content-related pages for the Lloyds Banking Group, which facilitated cost reduction, rapid development, and accelerated content velocity due to the implementation of a novel site authoring technique known as document-based authoring.Skills & Technologies: AEM 6.5 (Cloud), AEM Franklin, Adobe Code Sync, Adobe Helix, HTML, HTL, CSS3, SCSS, Axure RP, ECMAScript 6, React JS, Node, Java, NPM, Cypress Unit Testing, Figma, Jenkins Pipeline Creation, WAI-ARIA, Maven, Responsive Web Design, User Testing, SEO, Agile / Scrum, Java & VS Code. Show less