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Columbus, Nc, Us

Hanover, Md, Us

• Refactoring legacy codebases to improve maintainability and performance, resulting in a more streamlined development process. • Managing database operations, including optimization and regular maintenance, to ensure data integrity and improve system performance. • Leading the migration of legacy product management systems to AWS Services, enhancing scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. • Decoupling tightly integrated legacy systems into modular, load-balanced services, improving system flexibility and reducing downtime. • Implementing enhanced security measures to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Ashland, Alabama, Us

Passionate about delivering secure, high-quality code, I advocate best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams. I have built and deployed an API with a decoupled UI on a secure load balancer that increased productivity by 2257%. I have also improved workflow by 300% by establishing a workflow pipeline and advocating best practices. • Built custom WordPress plugins with HTML5, PHP, MySQL and jQuery• With an emphasis on security, I managed & trained junior front-end and back-end web developers • Designed, programmed and containerized an admin front-end UI with Vue.js • Improved the on-time completion rate of projects by 300%+ by advocating best practices• Built the iVault API DAM deployed to an AWS ALB, increasing productivity by 2257%! • Programmed a secure load-balanced web app for 5 web portals (Python).• Integrated leads from 5 web portals in SAP's CRM• Implemented unit tests while programming an asset management API • Built custom WordPress plugins with HTML5, PHP, MySQL and jQuery • Programmed Curator using Composer, OOP, TWIG modules on LAMP stack • Reduced latency with MongoDB while creating a text generator module.• Secured a legacy web application by installing linux firewall, implementing ssh keys, installing fail2ban, filtering all inputs, deploying behind an AWS virtual private cloud, configuring security groups, and decoupling the database to RDS to name a few.

Bend, Or, Us

• Recommend, and implement improvements to application platforms and infrastructure• Design, architect and build rfpmatchondemand.com application with Symfony 4• Performed Internationalization on legacy software for BorgeWarner application• Created Drupal module to handle S3 radio broadcast logs queried with AWS Athena• Administer AWS Services; IAM, ec2, s3, ELB, RDS, EB, ACM, Route53• Built highly available, fault tolerant elastic load balancer

This role was a blend of software development and marketing leadership. Reporting to the CEO in thisstart-up, I lead the Technical team in fulfillment based web application execution and a user experiencestrategy.Establishing core values and building a marketing strategy, our team raised awareness of the targetpersona. This resulted in a new responsive web application designed to target specific customerneeds and create a better user experience. In addition, customer service streamlined their handling ofcustomer requests and implemented a ticketing system.• Built the GL Code Manager API with Node JS on Linux server stack with AWS architecture• Built the fully responsive marketing website and Node JS price calculator.• Designed & built a Symfony API used by a mobile application for the elderly.• Used the Symfony CLI to generate scaffolding for Bundles & Entities and create/validate databases.• Worked with Symfony components & bundles and implemented configuration with YAML files,controllers & actions, dependency injection, Routes, the Doctrine ORM, the Form component and Twig• Designed and built a fulfillment related price calculator module that used an API I built with Express innodeJs• Designed and coded a customized billing automation application with Node JS

Irvine, Ca, Us

Accountable for leading the software development efforts of the web team with the IT department and the Integrated Marketing team for well communicated implementations of marketing designs and ideas. • API design and software development to push site leads to NetSuite CRM• Mentoring and team leadership• Managed the web team in migrating 7 Drupal websites to the Acquia hosted platform.• Documented the server configuration and implementation processes.• Improved website UX and availability from 96% to 100% in 2014 by implementing best practices and ultimately migrating sites to a superior platform.• Integrated web leads for all business segments directly into the NetSuite CRM saving the company over $20,000 per year.• Implemented a change management protocol that reduced website downtime incidents from an average of 2 per month to zero in 2014.* See Honors & Awards section"Over the past year, this team has also worked hard to architect the right web infrastructure and to automate leads directly into NetSuite. Now the department has a method to measure the effectiveness of its marketing mix across all segments and provide immediate notification to sales. " -- Mark Brungger, CEO

Irvine, California, Us

Designed and built an extensible Drupal API that maintained over 500,000 media files and served them to Android and iOS devices while integrating a media rating system called “mGems”.Traveled abroad to promote good relations and initiate a cross-platform team effort with CJ Entertainment , a Korean media corporationClearly articulated concepts and procedures to avoid miscommunication

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Responsibilities:• Meet with clients to discuss marketing strategies & goals • Create initial designs using Illustrator & PhotoShop • Programmatically accommodate “White Hat” SEO • UI enhancement with JavaScript & jQuery• Set up both local & live development sites using SSH, FTP & MAMP • Developed LoveFineArt.com from graphic conception to final code using javaScript, PHP, MySQL, CSS• Used javaScript & PHP to fetch data on demand with AJAX calls• Redesigned LoveFineArt's MySQL database to accommodate unique needs• Integrate WordPress into site designs by customizing the PHP & CSS code • Designed dynamic conversion of blog posts into keyword links for automated SEO • Used JavaScript & PHP to validate unique dynamic form requirements (checkout) • Designed a real time pan & zoom feature using FLASH, PHP & MySQL • Make security adjustments to sites designs to prevent SQL Injection

Design and develop drag-n-drop User Interface for manipulation of event items. In addition to dynamic drag-n-drop functionality the re-ordered event items are used to create a an itinerary with a map and full instructions from each event to the other. The technology I am using for this includes jQuery UI, web services such as Google Map API & Google directions API. I am working on the Drupal 7 platform.

Baltimore, Md, Us

As a Drupal consultant, I developed a module for Johns Hopkins University’s Alumni Relations Department. The module incorporated web services and credit card processing into automated form authoring and processing. The module was designed to be used across several platforms by multiple departments with varying requirements and end user themes.

As a Drupal consultant, I Built the Pulmonary Medicine Association's redesigned website. To meet the unique needs of the new site design, I developed the code for a custom 3 tier menu and other special functionality. I also sliced Photoshop graphics into CSS and Drupal template files for the entire site.

The Woodlands, Tx, Us

BubbleUp hired me as a Drupal specialist and a web developer. With clients like Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Keith Urban, & Rodgers & HammersteinResponsibilities:• Documentation for the the BubbleUp CMS system, MultiSites• Customize MultiSites for Rodgers & Hammerstein• Resident "Drupal guy" • Build out dynamic solutions using Object Oriented PHP in an MVC environment.

Houston, Texas, Us

I was responsible for code scripting and theme development on Drupal modules for Waste Management’s recycling rewards points program. The Greenopolis project is designed to be flexible enough to manage a reward points system for several municipalities, schools and other organizations that put programs in place to reward citizens, students and members for making the effort to recycle. Accomplishments:• Employ jQuery for UI enhancement• Design secure modules that conform to responsible coding standards• Develop themes that dynamically change based on client• Provide new functionalities that combine new code design with existing resources while protecting the Drupal core• Communicate with business to establish requirements of satellite organizations drawing on the Greenopolis web site resources to manage their local recycling incentives

Influenced by MVC design principles, I developed LoveFineArt.com with jQuery, PHP/MySQL, valid CSS semantic markup and a strong initial commitment to Search Engine Optimization. Accomplishments:• I designed the database for specific art print business needs• Designed a custom back-end application with complex search capabilities. Using JavaScript & PHP to dynamically interact with the database, I made the product control interface easy to use and increased productivity.• Built custom shopping cart designed for fast and easy, one page checkout by creatively and securely using JavaScript & PHP (AJAX).• Dynamic SEO built into application

Drupal Theme Developer for FUNimation, the leading company for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. Accomplishments:• Used jQuery UI for featured product selection on home page• Coordinate concepts with the client, designers and the developers• Create customized themes using CCK, Views and other Drupal modules • Create custom jQuery scripts for pop-up tool tips• Extensive work with the Drupal Views API• Slice design comps and style pages with CSS while keeping the images and theme files neat and organized so future changes can be made with ease• Used SVN and a ticketing system to track edits and coordinate our efforts*view recommendations below

Ship's Wake Design is an Internet marketing business. I have worked for them as a consult-ant on four projects.Accomplishments:• Implemented AJAX on a custom lead tracking system for www.Techniconiec.com • Responsible for debugging and improving existing Shopping Cart and order pages• Implemented AJAX for improved order management • Set up both local & live development sites using SSH, FTP & MAMP • Resolved several existing javaScript issues for client• Redesigned portions of the data base to facilitate better product management • Created custom CAPTCHA with renewable images using AJAX, MySQL • Worked closely with the Web Designer to support look and feel with functionality • Collaborated with BaseCamp (project manager) and Versions (SVN)

Raleigh, Nc, Us

MyComputerCareer.com is a 2-yr-old startup that focuses on IT certification training for ca-reer changers. In its first year in business, the company generated over $3M in sales and opened training centers in Raleigh, NC and Dallas, TX. Accomplishments:• Made upgrades to the existing site and repaired some long-standing bugs • UI re-design and enhancement • Designed a video testimonial page• Created an AJAX (javaScript/PHP) solution to their broken lead reporting system• Re-designed a lead generation form• Re-structured the site navigation

May 2009 - December 2009 (Overlapping consultant work, Extended 5 month contract) I was responsible for building a prospect management web application for 15,000+ users on a Drupal 6 platform in Linux (Red Hat) environment. Accomplishments:• UI design and enhancement • Script approved designs using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript & Flash • Module creation, installation and implementation • Programmed a Drupal 6 based site to dynamically create sub domains• Built a custom module to recognize multiple sub domains and update page logic• Implemented the Database Schema API for modules• Worked with the Drupal's Views API to output highly customized data• Write complex and secure mySQL queries using sprintf based query functions

Fine artist represented by galleries in California and North CarolinaCollaborated with Architects, Interior Designers and Developers and their clients to design and execute fine art mural projects from concept to completionCompleted works include designing and creating mural projects and commissioned fine art for clients in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Ashville and Costa Rica.Accomplishments:• Fine artist represented by 4 galleries in California and North Carolina • Researched and developed a way to accurately mix paint color as a colorblind artist• Executed several murals for home Patrick Stone, the Chairman of the Board of the Santa Barbara Museum of Fine Art. • Named “Montecito’s Renaissance Man.” by the Montecito Journal in 2003• Calculated disproportionate perspective compensation for large scenes• Curator of fine art exhibitions in Santa Barbara• Nominated to be a Vice President at the Santa Barbara Art Association

Accomplishments:• Created detailed AutoCad files from design concept drawings • Communicated the projects details to the production department • Automated drawings on large projects using AutoLISPClients: Picker Intl., Rubbermaid Inc., Smuckers

Accomplishments:• Calculated weight and balance for over 30 flights per day• Managed and interacted with several key departments in high pressure situations• Coordinated pilots from the ground traffic control tower at DFW

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