SUMMARY
I am a full stack website developer and system administrator with 25 years of experience using open source software and other technologies to help employers and customers improve business processes. I am a creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to recognize, pinpoint, and troubleshoot critical issues. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, constantly trying to improve my abilities and stay on top of the latest technology trends.
TECHNICAL
Core Strengths:
Custom PHP/MySQL Application Development, Linux System Administration, DNS Management, Amazon AWS, Hardware/VPS Deployment, Team Leadership, Project Management, Technical Support
Tools/Software:
Drupal, WordPress, Laravel, Django, Git, Bash/Zsh, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, Docker, FTP, SSH, Node.js
Languages/Frameworks:
PHP, HTML/CSS/Sass, JavaScript/jQuery/Vue.js, SQL, Python
EXPERIENCE
Director of Development
CommonPlaces Interactive | Manchester, NH
2020 - Present
- Manage team of front and back end engineers, creating and maintaining web-based applications built with Drupal, Wordpress, Laravel, and Django
- Create estimates for all new project-based work
- Work with project stakeholders to determine requirements and communicate project status
- Contribute directly to ongoing projects with custom PHP and Python full-stack development, including creation of custom Wordpress plugins and Drupal modules
- Maintain cloud-based web servers and other critical infrastructure, including assets hosted on Amazon AWS, LiquidWeb, and Linode
Director of Technology
Altos | Bedford, NH
2018 - 2020
- Designed and built a custom Laravel-based REST API to power a customer’s newly developed Android/iOS mobile app.
- Architected large-scale website deployments using multiple interconnected frameworks including (headless) WordPress, Laravel, Drupal, and Moodle LMS
- Ensured stability for over 300 websites across multiple servers
- Met with clients on a regular basis to determine technology requirements and product deliverables
- Evaluated and implemented technologies and systems used by the company including servers, backups, programming/documentation tools, and selecting technologies best suited to fulfill client needs
Director of Technology
4Walls Media Group + Industrial Traffic | Bedford, NH
2009 - 2018
- Maintained and improved the security, reliability, and performance of all computer and network systems.
- Supervised all application and website development projects from conception to completion.
- Developed web-based systems for a variety of custom business applications, ranging from e-commerce and content management, to ERP integration and middleware.
- Managed Salesforce website integration and automation for various customers
Co-Founder
me&e interactive | Manchester, NH
2004 - 2009
- Owned and operated highly focused, project-based interactive design firm specializing in custom, web-based, application development and corporate identity services for high profile clients such as: New York Jets, Coca Cola, Microsoft Xbox, and Gogo In-flight Internet.
Director of Technology
wedü | Manchester, NH
1998 - 2004
- As the first official employee, helped start and grow the business from a team of two, to a team of over ten creative, technical, and business development staff
- Managed staff of developers for web-based and interactive media projects
- Explored and evaluated new technologies to determine standards for web development initiatives
- Oversaw management of web and email hosting services and network/system security for over 50 customer domains, helping to design and build highly available failover systems with data replication and heartbeat monitoring
- Designed and built custom content-management and secure e-commerce systems for web-based projects
EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire, Durham NH
1991-1995
B.S. Business Administration