Blake Watt Credentials
Officially unofficial, dog, cat, and chicken owner, rollerblade lover, hiker, paddleboarder, weight lifter, notion nerd, wife, organizer extrodinare, water drinking, human who also happens to be an Umbraco MVP, Umbraco Certified Master, and Non-Profit Board Member.
Experience
Umbraco US Foundation Board Secretary
2024 - Current passion project
As part of the foundation board members, I have played an integral role in helping shape the Umbraco US Festival. Planning and executing conference logistics, speaker schedules, attendee experiences to create a seamless and engaging environment. Leveraging my passion for knowledge sharing, I’ve facilitated panel discussions and help build connections between professionals at various experience levels to help strengthen the open-source ecosytem while establishing lasting relationships.
Technical Quality Assurance Engineer
April 2021 - Present at Diagram
Key responsibilities and duties at Diagram encompass a wide range of tasks crucial to project success. I develop comprehensive writing guides and documentation, conduct client training sessions on new solutions and features, and gather and document project requirements. My role also involves planning and scheduling releases, verifying functionality and designs across various platforms, and ensuring accessibility compliance. Additionally, I create and execute test scenarios and plan functional models for new features. These responsibilities allow me to contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning to final delivery and client handover, ensuring high-quality, user-friendly, and accessible web solutions.
Sr. Front-End Developer
Feb 2012 - Feb 2023 at DiscoverTec
I created web and print graphics for email and various marketing campaigns. My primary responsibility was transforming static designs into fully functional websites, ensuring easy content management for editors. This involved setting up document type architecture, views, partials, HTML, and CSS. After site completion, I trained clients on using their new solutions effectively.
e-Learning Developer
April 2009 - Feb 2012 at Lender Processing Services
Developed engaging, interactive web content for online training and marketing materials. Created product demos, scripts, and audio for these materials. Managed and organized the SharePoint library, maintaining presentational assets for various departments.
Education
2010-2013 Devry University B.S., summa cum laude, Technical Management
2007-2009 Keiser University A.S., cum laude, Computer Graphics and Design