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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

Austin, Texas, US

My role covers traditional software engineering, developer relations and more as I work to help WP Engine promote and grow the Atlas platform.

Austin, Texas, US

- Lead the Faust.js and WPGraphQL teams in building robust solutions to make headless development with WordPress easy and accessible.- Drove Faust.js through a change in mission and technology to ensure it became the de-facto standard for headless WordPress development.- Lead my teams both in my official role as Engineering Manager as well as Product.

Austin, Texas, US

- Built and launched the Atlas Content Modeler WordPress plugin with a team of talented WordPress developers to improve the content editing experience for headless WordPress.- Designed an built Live Cart to improve the performance and usability of eCommerce sites on the WP Engine platform.- Built scalable microservices, WordPress plugins and other projects.

Gainesville, Florida, US

- Maintained and improved the organization's many websites across both WordPress and Drupal platforms.- Helped scale team workflow with tools such as CI and other automated tools to improve security and performance of all web properties.- Built various tools in Laravel and other technologies for use throughout the organization.- Built and maintained a.

Remote Worldwide, OO

- Contributed in the building of enterprise level WordPress solutions such as ElasticPress for internal and client use.- Developed project estimates and other documentation for use in planning, execution and further development of client projects.

Lansing, MI, US

- Converted Better WP Security to iThemes Security and launched a companion pro version.- Guided the development of iThemes Security support and related areas.- Helped manage the growth of the project with the addition of team members providing services such as design and support.

Austin, Texas, US

- Taught an Introduction to Computer Science Course as well as an advanced course on computer security.- As an adjunct I was awarded my own course in computer security during my first semester teaching.

Austin, Texas, US

- Developed university websites in Drupal, PHP and other technologies.- Worked with a close, professional team to present solutions to further university goals.- Participated in projects ranging from marketing to identity management.

Austin, TX, US

- Developed websites and solutions for national brands such as Nestle, The Air Force Academy and others.- Developed internal infrastructure including development and production servers, deployment systems and supporting systems.- Led the developer intern program helping college students gain valuable agency experience.

- Developed the Better WP Security plugin which, at the time of its sale, was one of the most popular plugins on WordPress.org.- Created the Better Google Tasks Chrome Extension which received accolades from users including Matt Cutts- Developed other WordPress plugins and Chrome Extensions.- Built sites for small clients in WordPress and Drupal.- Helped.

Carbondale, IL, US

- Took SIU Aviation from a mostly paper based organization to one utilizing over 400 computers and servers supporting faculty, staff and students.- Developed the departmental web infrastructure in Drupal and WordPress which grew to contain over 10,000 pages.- Hired, trained and supervised a team consisting of student workers and graduate assistants.

Carbondale, IL, US

- Taught students of the university's aviation program from private pilot to certified flight instructor.- Managed lesson plans, coursework and FAA records for a variety of students each semester.

- Transported passengers and cargo throughout the Hawaiian islands as a captain in charge of my aircraft, crew and fare.- Trained new captains and first officers on procedures relating to the Cessna 208 aircraft utilized by the company.- Guided and mentored new pilots throughout their initial operating experience with the airline.

- Transported owners and clients on Citation and Falcon business jets.- Taught individuals how to fly in pursuit of their private and commercial pilot's licenses as well as toward instrument ratings.- Helped new aircraft owners transition to their planes for the company's Cessna dealership.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aviation Management