Taylor Radtke

Taylor Radtke

Web Developer x Designer

Hi, I’m Taylor Radtke — a Full Stack Developer and Designer with a passion for crafting analytical, elegant solutions to complex challenges. I specialize in transforming ideas into sleek, scalable software, writing maintainable code that’s as thoughtful for future developers as it is for end-users. My approach prioritizes accessible, user-focused design, ensuring every solution is inclusive and intuitive.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, excelling under pressure and adeptly managing multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of quality. My goal is to contribute to a collaborative, innovative team where I can leverage my skills to build impactful, forward-thinking applications.

Taylor Radtke | A Creative Mind
Development
  • Angular 2+
  • Apache
  • Bootstrap
  • Bourbon
  • CSS3
  • Django
  • Drupal
  • Foundation
  • Gatsby
  • Git
  • Grunt
  • Gulp
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • Modernizr
  • Node
  • npm
  • PHP
  • Pug/Jade
  • Python
  • React
  • SASS/SCSS
  • Skeleton
  • SQL
  • SVG
  • TypeScript
  • Vue
  • Webpack
  • Wordpress
Tools
  • Adobe Suite
  • After Effects
  • Flash
  • Framer
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • InVision
  • Lightroom
  • MAMP/LAMP
  • Photoshop
  • Sketch
  • Vim
  • VS Code
  • XD
Achievments
  • Cisco Security - Green Belt
  • Cisco Security - White Belt
  • Paul Harris Fellow
  • Spot Award - 2017

  • Expert Frontend Development: Successfully designed, developed, and maintained dynamic web applications utilizing JavaScript ES6, React, and Redux, ensuring scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions.

  • End-to-End Application Management: Delivered full-stack applications by building responsive frontends and collaborating closely with backend teams leveraging Node.js, Express, and cloud technologies like AWS and Kubernetes.

  • Code Optimization & Standards: Ensured high-quality code by adhering to web standards, implementing performance optimization techniques, and fostering clean, maintainable development practices.

  • Technical Leadership: Proactively led technical discussions to influence the current and future state of application architecture and the frontend technology stack, contributing to long-term business objectives.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered effectively with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver robust client and planner experiences, while driving innovation with creative solutions.

  • Agile Team Contribution: Actively engaged in agile development workflows, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and delivering high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

  • Containerization & Source Control: Gained hands-on experience with Docker and containerization practices while maintaining strong proficiency in GIT for source code management.

  • Proven Problem Solver: Demonstrated a track record of identifying and resolving complex technical challenges with minimal supervision, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines.

  • Commitment to Growth: Adapted quickly to new tools, frameworks, and challenges as a self-starter, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while contributing innovative ideas to team objectives.

  • End-to-End Solutions Development: Designed and implemented full-stack solutions from concept to production, delivering robust, scalable systems that address client challenges effectively.
  • Innovative Problem Solving: Utilized cutting-edge tools and technologies to identify and resolve system inefficiencies, introducing improvements that enhanced functionality and future scalability.
  • Agile Development Expertise: Thrived in fast-paced, agile environments, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software aligned with client requirements and organizational goals.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partnered with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to align development efforts with architectural standards and business objectives.
  • Modern Technology Proficiency: Applied advanced architectural approaches, frameworks, and tools to create innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing operating environments.
  • Commitment to Learning: Embraced opportunities to learn and implement new technologies, staying ahead of industry trends to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.
  • Impactful Systems Design: Helped clients overcome complex challenges by creating systems designed for longevity, adaptability, and future enhancements.
  • July 2018 – Apr 2019
  • Cisco
  • Engineer
  • Herndon, VA
  • Custom Dynamic Solutions: Designed and developed a fully dynamic WordPress theme used by hundreds of partners, enabling seamless customization of pages and components to reflect individual branding elements such as typography, brand colors, and logos.
  • Scalable Design Implementation: Delivered a robust and scalable solution that streamlined branding processes across multiple stakeholders, enhancing user experience and reducing customization effort.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with designers and stakeholders to ensure the theme met diverse branding requirements, aligning technical capabilities with business objectives.
  • Impactful Results: Improved efficiency and consistency in partner branding across digital assets, earning widespread adoption and positive feedback from end-users.
  • Oct 2016 – July 2018
  • AAPA
  • Full-Stack Web Developer
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Efficient Website Redesign: Completed a full website redesign within a 4-month timeline, transitioning to a new CMS while ensuring seamless functionality and enhanced user experience.
  • Client-Centric Development: Designed and presented detailed website mock-ups to clients prior to development, ensuring alignment with client expectations and maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Leadership in High-Impact Projects: Served as Lead Designer and Developer for an Annual Conference Site, delivering a polished, user-friendly platform that supported event success and audience engagement.
  • Collaboration and Innovation: Partnered with stakeholders to create tailored solutions, prioritizing client satisfaction and incorporating feedback to refine project outcomes.
  • End-to-End Development: Designed and developed microsites, newsletters, and email templates, delivering visually appealing and functional digital assets tailored to client needs.
  • User Experience Optimization: Conducted UX testing to evaluate and enhance the usability of mobile sites and websites, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience across devices.
  • Creative and Technical Expertise: Combined design skills with technical proficiency to create cohesive, responsive, and accessible web solutions that align with branding and usability standards.
  • Results-Driven Design: Delivered high-quality digital assets that improved user engagement, streamlined communication, and supported marketing objectives.

the-hat-club

A full stack online hat store complete with real credit checkout. Users can search, sell, add to cart and checkout their favorite items. he application has five main models — Users, Items, Orders, CartItems, and OrderItems — all of which are relational and showcase the power of relational GraphQL Queries. The app also includes many server side bits including JWT authentication, permissions, sending email, uploading images, and charging credit cards.

svg-nav-animation

An interactive demo showcasing creative SVG-based navigation animations. This project highlights modern web design techniques and animation practices, offering an engaging user experience with fluid transitions and visually appealing effects. Built to demonstrate front-end development and SVG animation skills.

sweetgreen-store-locator

An intuitive web application designed to help users find Sweetgreen locations quickly and easily. It features a clean layout with interactive map integration, allowing users to search and explore nearby stores. The project showcases skills in front-end design, user experience, and map-based API integration.

jova-construction

A clean, professional website showcasing Jova Construction’s home renovation and improvement services. Features include a portfolio of completed projects, service details, customer-focused tips, and contact options. Designed to emphasize trust, quality, and long-term relationships with clients.

infinite-album-cover-flow

An interactive animation project showcasing an infinite scroll effect for album covers using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform). The application demonstrates smooth transitions and dynamic visuals

lego-minifig-builder

A playful, interactive web app for creating custom LEGO Minifigures. Users can mix and match various heads, torsos, and legs to design their own unique characters.

react-leaflet-usa

An interactive map application showcasing the geography of the United States, built using React and the Leaflet library.

mlb-field-dems

A data visualization project showcasing the unique dimensions of Major League Baseball fields.

odyssey

A professional site showcasing Odyssey's expertise in sports and entertainment marketing.

I only had the pleasure of working with Taylor Radtke for four months during his tenure with AAPA as Full Stack Web Developer, Web Designer. I started in March 2018 and Taylor left in July 2018. Despite the short amount of time we worked together, I got to know Taylor, his work ethic, and skills. Along with his exceptionally sharp sense of humor, what impressed me most about Taylor is his dedication to a quality work product regardless of challenges, impediments or limitations.

Taylor was with AAPA for almost two years, acting as the sole in-house resource for website development. Working with internal clients and departments throughout the organization, Taylor was the primary graphic designer and developer for AAPA.org, CHLM.org, pa-foundation.org, aapa.org/conference and yourPAcan.org. With close to 100 staff/contractors within the organization, Taylor and the Senior Digital Product manager collaborated closely to design, develop, deploy and maintain AAPA's websites serving over 50,000 members.

Taylor's passion for his work product is only exceeded by his desire to learn and deliver more. Taylor was a strong creative force for the Web Team and AAPA — designing and delivering beyond what was expected. Taylor has a gift of connecting a user-centric approach to innovative design and thoughtful backend development — rarely do you find that perfect designer/developer blend — yet alone, in someone who can talk sports and geek speak fluently.

As his former supervisor, I would wholeheartedly sing Taylor's praises any day. And I would only be so lucky to have the opportunity to work with him again. If you have any questions about Taylor's skill set, personality, and/or any of the above, do not hesitate to reach out to me. It has been my utmost pleasure working with Taylor and getting to know him. I am confident Taylor will continue to do great things wherever he goes. Thank you for this opportunity to share a few things with you about Taylor.

- Mary K. KabzaWeb Strategy Director at AAPA