Kristian David Rogelstad
Front End Developer
My name is Kristian. I love bacon, hockey and making things on the internet. To me, web development is not a job or a career, it's a passion. I find the process of taking an idea and making it an actual working product thrilling. The beauty of creating things on the web is that the technology, standards and techniques are always evolving. Ever since I coded my first html tag I've been constantly learning and I don't believe I'll ever stop..nor do I want to. I hope you enjoy my work.
"Never has a colleague of mine shared the same passion and dedication to do the job right"
- Mike MacFarlane : Couch & Associates
I have had the privilege of working with a large number of people and companies to build out hundreds of emails and landing pages. Above is a sampling of some of the great work I've created at agencies and as a freelancer.
"I'm not sure if he is a confirmed wizard,
but all of his web work is pure magic."
- Matt Feeney : Perceptive Software
Ariad Communications
Senior Front End Developer : 2013-Present
As Senior Front End Developer at Ariad Communications I’ve been very fortunate to work on some brilliant projects with great clients and co-workers. Ariad’s focus is not only on doing great work but also doing work that inspires people and brands to affect positive change in their communities and the world at large.
I’ve developed several high-profile web campaigns for clients ranging from financial institutions to retail brands to global charities. My work consists mainly of html, css, javascript/jQuery as well as extensive work in CMS systems and php. Learning is a big part of the job as well and I am currently training in AngularJS & Code Igniter.
The best part of my job however is Ariad’s commitment to supporting global and local charities. One of Ariad’s closest partnerships is with Free the Children. Not only do we create online and other forms of marketing for them, but also employees are encouraged to travel around the world with Free the Children to get a first-hand glimpse of how our work benefits those in need. It’s truly inspiring to go to work every day.
Couch & Associates
Senior Digital Consultant : 2010-2013
As a Senior Digital Consultant at Couch & Associates, my responsibilities included designing and building high profile email campaigns and microsites for clients ranging from SMB to Fortune 500. More than just developing marketing solutions, I also met with clients to define their marketing needs and provided recommendations to help ensure the best performance on all their campaigns.
As a certified Eloqua consultant, I have experience working with CRM systems. I’ve built countless emails and landing pages for very large global campaigns such as product launches, customer satisfaction surveys and webinar registrations, to name a few.
I was involved in a number of Couch & Associates’ internal marketing initiatives as well that supported the company and also promoted charitable causes. I played a major role in the concept and development of mobile web apps that have been very successful for their clients and helped secure new clients as well. Two of the sites I’m proudest to have developed were microsites to generate awareness and donations for Movember and Autism Speaks in 2011.
Pinpoint Media Group
Web Developer/Graphic Designer : 2009-2010
Terida Solutions
Web Designer/Developer : 2007-2009
International Academy of Design
Digital Media Design - Honours Graduate : 2002
A 1 year intense program covering a wide range of digital media.
Subjects covered included Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, Flash, 3D Animation, Audio & Video Production
A sample of clients I have worked with & for:
Dun & Bradstreet / Cisco / DeVry / Chamberalin School of Nursing / The Government of Ontario / Box / Purolator / G+D / ADP / Perceptive Software / Community Care Resources Ontario / OpenText / Mac's/Couche-Tard / The Devine Line / Goo's Take-Out / Breeyn McCarney(Fashion Designer) / Lauren Roy(Performer) / Danielle Findlay(Author)
"I have always, and will continue to enjoy, every minute I have the honour of working with this uniquely talented individual."
nick marquis : mcmaster university