Resume

Kelly Jones · United States · +1 (229) 733-6247 · kellyjones580@outlook.com · linkedin.com/in/kelly-jones-7bb641114

Summary & Focus

Frontend Web Developer specializing in accessible web applications, interactive data visualization, and digital experiences for scientific and mission-driven organizations. Supported alternative-energy research at the National Laboratory of the Rockies and the U.S. Antarctic Program at Leidos. Combines frontend engineering, technical communication, creative coding, and research-centered design with an academic focus on computational physics and scientific computing.

Education

M.S. in Computational Science and Engineering

Sep 2026 – In Progress

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master's student · Academic focus: computational physics and scientific problem solving, including numerical methods, mathematical modeling, simulation of physical systems, scientific programming, applied linear algebra, and high-performance computing. Uses computation and visualization to explore physics-based problems and analyze complex datasets.

M.A. in Art & Technology

January 2024 – August 2025

University of Oklahoma

Interdisciplinary study of interactive media, digital art, 3D tools, and technology-centered creative practice.

Certificate in Full Stack Development

August 2019 – March 2020

University of Denver

Intensive curriculum covering modern full-stack web application development, responsive frontend frameworks, APIs, databases, and deployment pipelines.

B.S. in English, Professional Writing

2014 – 2016

University of North Alabama

HCI/UX minor. Professional technical writing, usability testing, human-computer interaction, and user-centered documentation.

A.S. in Legal Assistant / Paralegal Studies

2012 – 2014

John C. Calhoun State Community College

Foundational study in legal research, systematic documentation, indexing, and administrative case management.

Certifications & Publications

Certifications
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) certification
  • Certificate in Full Stack Development – University of Denver
Publications

IFDC Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 3

Author / Editor, International Fertilizer Development Center.

Skills Overview

Web Development

JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, PHP, Twig, responsive design, accessibility (Section 508 / WCAG), Drupal, Sitefinity, WordPress, ColdFusion CMS

Visualization & Creative Computing

D3.js, Plotly.js, Highcharts, Mapbox, Processing, p5.js, Three.js, SVG, Unity, Maya, After Effects

Development Workflow & DevOps

Git / GitHub, AWS, Azure DevOps, deployment pipelines, analytics, cross-platform testing, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud

Scientific & Quantitative Interests

Computational physics, numerical simulation, applied mathematics, scientific visualization, computational modeling

Experience

Frontend Web Developer

January 2020 – Present

National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL)

  • Support a portfolio of 13 sites and 53 subsites across Sitefinity, Drupal, and WordPress to improve content consistency, security, and usability.
  • Develop and maintain accessible, responsive web applications and interactive visualizations communicating alternative-energy research to public and scientific stakeholders.
  • Build custom visual assets and SVG code; collaborate on production releases using Git, AWS, and Azure DevOps workflows.
  • Maintain accessible ContactMonkey and Mailchimp templates, manage audience data, and resolve cross-platform rendering issues.

Web Editor

June 2016 – January 2020

Leidos (U.S. Antarctic Program)

  • Launched the South Pole station intranet using a custom ColdFusion content management system supporting researchers and station staff.
  • Designed and maintained public-facing and internal scientific web content aligned with strict usability and operational requirements.
  • Produced comprehensive analytics reports and conducted site optimization tests to enhance digital experiences in bandwidth-constrained polar environments.

Editorial Writer

October 2015 – January 2016

PSI Printers & Stationers, Inc.

  • Interviewed healthcare employees and authored compelling editorial content for the Helen Keller Hospital annual newsletter.
  • Managed editorial proofreading, publication layouts, and stakeholder interviews under tight print deadlines.

Writer / Editor

May 2015 – August 2015

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

  • Edited annual reports, authored specialized magazine articles and blog posts on global agricultural technology.
  • Managed global social media distribution and community outreach campaigns via Hootsuite.

Runner

October 2013 – May 2015

Eyster Key Tubb Roth Middleton & Adams, LLP

  • Filed court documents, indexed complex pleadings, maintained case records, and performed administrative support tasks.