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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Johns Creek, Georgia, United States

In my role as Director of Digital at Juxt Marketing, I manage development, infrastructure, and API tasks, including:• DevOps: Managing Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, Lightsail, S3, IAM), GridPane, Plesk, and C-Panel environments.• Front-end Development: Using React, PHP, and WordPress.• Back-end Development: Leading Python (Flask), PHP, and legacy CodeIgniter development.• Special Projects: Leading Pimcore, Salesforce API integrations, and more.• API Management: Building and maintaining RESTful APIs with Flask/Python.• Legacy Maintenance: Supporting legacy code, especially API connections.• Salesforce Development: Primary resource for Salesforce development and support.• Client Communication: Collaborating with clients to understand needs and relay project progress.• Database Expertise: Extensive experience with database management, including MSSQL.In this role, I am frequently tasked with finding creative solutions to complex problems under high-pressure conditions, often with limited resources. I excel at rapidly adapting to new technologies while managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, providing innovative and effective results. I also incorporate generative AI tools, including ChatGPT and CoPilot, to streamline my workflows, assist with implementation, and enhance my ability to deliver results efficiently.Key Accomplishments:• Migrated a client’s custom Salesforce environment, modernizing their system and updating websites.• Discovered, researched, and implemented GridPane to streamline WordPress management.• Built a full integration between Akeneo and WordPress, including custom shortcodes and menus.• Updated legacy Flask/Python code for compliance and reliability.• Implemented a DAM system using Pimcore, with custom PHP development.• Developed multiple custom plugins and shortcodes for client-specific needs.

Duluth, Ga

MipYip, LLC is a creative venture exploring the intersection of arts, entertainment, and media through the lens of Generative AI. As the founder, I focus on harnessing the power of AI to create innovative solutions in motion graphics, video animation, and other creative mediums.Key Focus Areas: • Generative AI: Experimenting with AI models to push the boundaries of creativity in the arts and media. • Prompt Engineering: Offering services to help others craft effective prompts for AI systems to achieve desired outcomes. • Motion Graphics & Video Animation: Creating dynamic visual content by blending traditional techniques with AI-driven tools.MipYip, LLC is dedicated to exploring new possibilities at the intersection of technology and creativity, with a focus on innovation and artistic expression.

Duluth, Ga

I founded and led a creative company that focused on delivering unique digital experiences, from apps and games to motion graphics and video production. My role encompassed all aspects of creative and technical work, including art, sound, programming, web development, application design, production, and physical installations for video production and props.Key Highlights:• Released several games and apps in the App Store, handling everything from design and development to sound and marketing.• Produced motion and static graphics, video, and audio, building expertise across multiple creative and technical disciplines.• Led physical installations for video production and props, ensuring seamless integration of digital and physical elements.• Managed all stages of the creative process, working independently to bring ideas to life across various mediums.• Enjoyed exploring new creative opportunities and pushing boundaries in art, sound, and technology.• Developed and maintained custom web sites and branding packages for many clients.After a rewarding period running the company, I transitioned to a more stable role that aligned with my long-term goals while continuing to pursue my passion for creativity and innovation.

United States

WorldWide Electric excels in selling motors and industrial equipment, but like many companies in this field, marketing wasn’t their primary focus. When I joined, I saw an opportunity to enhance their brand presence and marketing strategies while ensuring cost efficiency. The company had been working with an external SEO agency for marketing, advertising, and design services, but the investment was disproportionate to the results.Key Achievements: • Conducted a thorough review of external marketing contracts and identified opportunities for improvement, resulting in a savings of over $250,000 per year by bringing marketing efforts in-house.• Created and implemented the company’s first comprehensive brand guidelines, establishing a unified and professional identity across all materials.• Migrated the company website to a more cost-effective platform, reducing expenses by 90% while enhancing site performance and user experience.• Developed and executed a regular content and social media strategy, leading to a 5000% increase in online exposure and engagement within six months.• Streamlined internal marketing operations, allowing the company to focus on what they do best—selling motors—while leveraging a more robust and effective marketing strategy.By optimizing costs and improving marketing strategies, I helped WorldWide Electric strengthen its brand presence, enhance customer engagement, and save substantial operational costs, allowing them to focus on their core business.

Cumming, Ga

As the Lead Systems and Network Administrator at The Rethink Group, I was responsible for the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of both server and network infrastructure across a diverse and complex environment. My key responsibilities included: • Server & Systems Management: Maintained and administered 15 Red Hat, CentOS, and OSX servers, along with over 150 OSX, Windows, and Ubuntu user machines.• Google Apps Migration: Architected and implemented the migration of over 200 users from an OSX-hosted mail solution to Google Apps for Non-Profit, and managed ongoing Google Apps administration for 200+ accounts.• Virtualization: Designed, architected, implemented, and maintained 24 ESXi virtual machines spread across 6 distinct hosts, ensuring high availability and performance for critical services.• Datacenter Operations: Sole architect and implementer for datacenter operations, overseeing all server and network infrastructure.• Network Architecture: Designed and maintained a fiber network across a wide-spanning cluster of buildings, including two residential-type locations, two large office spaces, a recording studio, and a storefront.• Website & Application Management: Managed several websites and developed “Amber Sky Records,” a digital music platform initially built in Joomla and later migrated to WordPress. This platform enabled users to purchase credits for digital downloads of music and conference recordings.• Team Leadership: Led a small team of network and systems administrators, overseeing daily operations, system upgrades, and troubleshooting.• Project Leadership: Spearheaded initiatives such as transitioning the organization’s email servers, optimizing network infrastructure, and streamlining IT processes to support a dynamic and growing organization.

As an Ammunition Specialist in the US Army Reserves, I was responsible for the storage, maintenance, and distribution of secured and unsecured ammunition types both stateside and during deployment in Iraq and Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. My duties involved working under high-pressure conditions with dangerous substances, high explosives, and sensitive materials, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Key responsibilities included:• Logistics & Warehousing: Managed ammunition inventories, coordinated distribution logistics, and executed detailed record-keeping for thousands of ammunition types.• Operational Support: Assisted in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations in Iraq, ensuring safe handling and disposal of munitions.• Heavy Machinery Operation: Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to transport ammunition and other hazardous materials, maintaining efficiency and safety in high-stress environments.• Autonomy & Problem-Solving: Frequently worked independently to accomplish complex logistical goals, demonstrating adaptability, creative problem-solving, and sound judgment in dynamic situations, including convoy operations.• SAW Gunner: Served as a Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) gunner, often placed in more dangerous positions during operations, adding an additional layer of responsibility in combat situations.• Attention to Detail: Completed extensive paperwork and followed stringent procedures for ammunition accountability and safety, ensuring regulatory compliance and mission readiness. Throughout my service, I mastered logistics, warehousing, and operational support under extreme conditions, while using sound judgment and creative problem-solving to meet mission-critical objectives.

As Director of IT at Hunt Sales Company, I was responsible for all technology-related decisions and administration across two main environments, supporting over 75 users. My role involved overseeing the development of software, policies, and processes, while managing a variety of systems and networks. Key Responsibilities:• Developed and implemented new software, processes, and IT policies to improve operational efficiency and support company growth.• Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, including remote and on-location servers, multiple networks, and Cisco PIX hardware.• Led the local hosting and management of the company website, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.• Oversaw inventory control and product management systems, integrating IT solutions to streamline operations for 100+ employees.• Pioneered the company’s transition into the digital sales landscape by building an online shopping platform for cabinets and bathroom fixtures, one of the first of its kind in the industry. This role allowed me to blend technical expertise with strategic decision-making to support both day-to-day operations and forward-looking digital initiatives.