Hello, I'm Eric Montzka

I'm a front end developer and musician based in Chicago.
I specialize in JavaScript, React and WordPress.

Projects

Portfolio Site

Gatsby.js site

Portfolio site build with Gatsby.js, a static site generator built on React. Uses WordPress API for the backend.

One Signal Plugin

WordPress Plugin

Custom WordPress plugin to add functionality to One Signal
Allows user to add desktop notifications when a post is commented on
Interacts with One Signal api and WordPress database

Flashcards App

Flashcards app built with React Native

React Native app tested on both Android and IOS devices
User can add cards and categories
User can take quiz and see results

Would You Rather

React App using Redux for state management

Polling app created for completion of Udacity nanodegree
Uses a json file for mock database
Allows logged in user to add and vote on questions
Displays leaderboard of most answered questions.

My Reads

React book sorting app

Pulls book data from an external api
Books may be moved from shelf to shelf
Search function adds new books to shelves
Users shelves are saved to local storage

Experience

Upshift Creative

October 2019 - April 2020
Web Developer
Chicago, Illinois

Build Custom Wordpress Sites
Test Sites for Accessablilty
Create documentation for clients

Vendita

May 2019-July 2019
Software Developer
Tampa, Florida (remote)

Build new features for database management tool using React and Redux
Integrate with tool's api

Abelson Taylor

October 2018 - December 2018
Front End Developer
Chicago, Illinois

Build front end elements for WordPress, Drupal and banner ads

Vokal Interactive LLC

February 2018 - July 2018
Web Developer
Chicago, Illinois

Solved server-side performance issues on WordPress site.
Debugged configuration issues and developed app built with Laravel, Flux, React and PostgreSQL in an AWS environment
Developed features for mobile app built with Angular.js, created E2E unit tests with Protractor

Bureau Gravity

November 2017 - January 2018
WordPress Developer
Aurora, Illinois

Help plan and implement features for a corporate intranet site built on WordPress
Built WordPress plugins from scratch to implement custom functionality

Cubicle Ninjas

June 2013-September 2017
Web Developer
Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Worked directly with clients to customize design, management of data and user experience.
Build fully responsive custom websites using WordPress and other CMSs
Build custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
Integrate with REST Apis
Provide detailed estimates for projects.

Montzka Web Design

January 2008-Present
Sole proprieter
Chicago, Illinois

Design and develop custom sites for individuals and small businesses.

Client Work

Bahai World

Custom WordPress Blog

Freelance project for local agency. Custom theme using Advanced Custom Fields and Gravity Forms.

Parkline Chicago

Luxury condo Wordpress site

Custom WordPress site for luxury condo building. Uses Greensock animations, Google Maps API, Krpano panoramic images, Advanced Custom Fields, and Gravity Forms.