I am a full-stack developer, based in Washington DC, with over 10 years of experience spanning small agencies and large enterprises.
Skills
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WordPress
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Cascade Server
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Salesforce
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Drupal
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ExpressionEngine
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OpenCart
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jQuery
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Impact JS
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Bootstrap
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Codeigniter
Experience
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University of Miami Communications Web Developer
Developing and maintaining UM’s Cascade Server enterprise system serving over 150 websites. Building web-based apps for rapid deployment and enterprise-wide maintenance using Cascade Web Services (php). Developing object-oriented Javascript to power enterprise-wide user interfaces.
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University of Miami Division of Continuing & International Education Web Developer & Online Communications Specialist
Update and maintain of both the front end and back end of DCIE’s websites and online registration systems. Design and track marketing emails and administer DCIE’s Salesforce instance. Consult on ERP projects as they relate to DCIE.
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Univerity of Miami Alumni Association Web Developer
Building scalable, open source web applications for data management, maintaining the Alumni Association website, and developing Find-a-Doc app for the University of Miami Mobile Application.
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The Launch Pad at Toppel, Univerity of Miami Web Developer
Building scalable, open source web applications for Launch Pad projects, maintaining the Launch Pad website, and advising web-based student ventures. Developed Drupal-based web application for managing student ventures and scheduling venture consulting to be distributed to other Launch Pad franchises.
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TopSpot Internet Marketing Services Tracking Developer & Conversion Improvement Specialist
Set up tracking accounts using Omniture SiteCatalyst and Google Analytics for client websites. Wrote and installed Javascript code related to tracking functionality. Researched and corrected data discrepancies.
Created graphic elements and new layouts and tested against existing sites using Google Website Optimizer. Designed and implemented HTML-based marketing emails. Created and optimized forms to improve conversion rates.
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Tendenci (formerly Schipul) Web Developer
Developed new functionality and updated core code for the Tendenci software product. Managed all aspects of new modifications including security, functionality, user interface design, database management, and analytics.
Managed website projects for individual clients from the post-sale kick-off meeting until go-live. Provided technical support for existing clients with live websites, taught Tendenci software training classes, and made edits to clients’ site graphics, CSS, and Javascript.
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Designed and implemented all aspects of the Engineering for the Americas program website including coding, layout, graphics, and media content. Maintained and updated the site content for multiple sessions of the program.
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The Graduate School, University of Miami Webmaster
Maintained the School’s existing website, designed new pages for events and programs, and designed promotional print materials including inquiry cards, brochures, flyers, and newsletters.
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Digital Media Center, Rice University Multimedia Specialist
Assisted patrons in the use of the Center’s hardware and software, designed web pages and graphics for faculty members, updated Center’s website, and wrote software guides and documentation.
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Information Technology, Rice University College Computing Associate
Assisted student residents with any computer problems, specifically targeting issues of network security and anti-virus protection.
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Educational Technology Center, University of Rochester Ed Tech Consultant
Assisted patrons in the use of the Center’s hardware and software, wrote software guides and documentation, updated and designed print materials for Study Abroad office, digitized and edited video projects for faculty members.
Speaking
Nerd Nite: Guest Lecturer
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Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? : The Infrastructure of the Internet
September 2016
From the humble beginnings of ARPANET, the internet has grown into a vast network of global infrastructure that you use every day and probably never think about. We will take a brief tour of the internet, including networking protocols, DNS, the interaction of server and browser software, cloud computing, Google indexing and the dark web. Learn the basics of web technology with everything that makes the internet great: Grumpy Cat, sunglasses, explosions, fun!
Hack the Planet : The Infrastructure Strikes Back
December 2016
Put on your black hats, the guy who brought you “Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again? : The Infrastructure of the Internet”, is now going to teach you how to break those foundations for fun and/or profit! We’ll take a look at the most common and effective methods of hacking including DDoS attacks, packet sniffing, SQL injection, viruses, and social engineering. Learn how to protect yourself on the web (and ruthlessly attack your enemies) with everything that makes the internet great (again): Grumpy Cat, terminators, penguins, explosions, fun!
Education
Rice University, B.A. English 2006
- Winner of the Graham C. Stebbings College Service Award 2006
- President’s Honor Roll Fall 2005
- Cabinet Secretary & Webmaster, Jones Residential College