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Summary
With over 20 years of diverse experience in web application development, architecture, and management, I have a proven track record of leadership and innovation. From founding a company to managing teams and projects for federal contracts and large corporations, I've demonstrated expertise in web / application development, cloud services, CI/CD automation, database management, and GIS technologies. My proficiency in a range of programming languages and frameworks, coupled with extensive project management skills, makes me a valuable asset for driving efficient and effective web solutions.
Skill Proficiencies
| Skillset | Details | Proficiency | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Application Development | (Javascript, Typescript, Angular, React, NodeJS, HTML, CSS, etc) | Expert | 10+ years |
| Databases | (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, etc) | Proficient | 10+ years |
| Git | (GitLab, GitHub) | Proficient | 10+ years |
| Cloud Services | (AWS - EC2, ECS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, Route53) | Proficient | 10+ years |
| Project Management | (Waterfall, Agile, KanBan) | Proficient | 10+ years |
| Other Internet Services | (gRPC, tRPC, GraphQL, websockets) | Proficient | 8+ years |
| GIS Services | (Google Maps, MapBox, etc) | Proficient | 8+ years |
| Systems Programming | (C#, Rust) | Novice/Intermediate | 3+ years |
Professional Experience
Manager, Web Applications Team at Gravy Analytics, Inc
October 2013 – February 2024
- Managed a team of developers, designers, and a tester to create and maintain 5 internal and 2 customer-facing web portals using Angular, NodeJS / NestJS, MongoDB and related technologies.
- Internal portals supported customer and product management systems, along with daily data processing operations through automations using Lambda scheduling and other utilities.
- Customer-facing portals catering to commercial and public sector customers, offering easy data querying and presentation options including tabular formats, downloadable datasets and geographically mapped views.
- Implemented highly customized CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, incorporating Docker containers for builds and deployments.
- Deployed container-based services to AWS Elastic Container Services and hosted front-end apps via AWS S3/CloudFront configurations.
- Utilized MongoDB Atlas clusters through VPC peering connections for database needs.
- Collaborated closely with the Cloud Hosting Administrator and Core Platform Services Manager to optimize AWS resource utilization.
- Worked in tandem with sales and product development teams to define service requirements and objectives.
Skills applied / learned:
- AWS EC2
- AWS ECS
- AWS Lambda
- AWS CloudFront
- AWS CloudWatch
- AWS Route53
- AWS DynamoDB
- AWS KMS
- Javascript / Typescript
- AngularJS
- Angular
- React
- NestJS
- NodeJS
- Express
- MongoDB
- Git (GitLab)
- Postman
- Jest
- Agile
Sr. Web Application Developer at Quotient (Census Bureau contract)
July 2012 – October 2013
- Led architecture, documentation, and development of large-scale, high-availability web applications and back-ends for a Federal contract.
- Successfully upgraded legacy applications from Perl and other languages to PHP and Javascript.
- Developed the Population Clock app showcased on the U.S. Census Bureau homepage, alongside the associated Population Clock page.
Skills applied / learned:
- Javascript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Perl
- Agile
Sr. PHP Web Developer at O'Keeffe & Co.
January 2011 – May 2012
- Designed and developed server-side applications for both internal and client web applications.
- Gathered and documented project requirements and schedules for effective project management.
- Offered technical support and conducted quality assurance for all projects.
- Designed and developed error management, debugging, and reporting tools to ensure smooth operation and efficient issue resolution.
Skills applied / learned:
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- PHP
- Go
- Perl
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
Technical Lead – Web Enhancements Team at Celerity (Capital One contract)
November 2007 – September 2010
- Developed and managed server-side functionality for the Capital One marketing website.
- Integrated third-party functionalities into the website to enhance its features and capabilities.
- Devised solutions for key marketing analysis objectives, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with project management to establish timelines and milestones for timely project delivery.
- Partnered with business analysts to identify functional requirements and implement effective solutions.
- Worked closely with the testing team to identify high and low-risk functional changes and conduct appropriate tests.
- Created high-level technical designs to enhance core functionality and improve overall performance.
Skills applied / learned:
- Javascript
- jQuery
- PHP
- HTML / CSS
- Agile
Founder / CEO at BullRoarer Communications, Inc.
June 2006 – November 2008
- Developed comprehensive business and marketing plans, including necessary documentation, to establish and launch the business successfully.
- Identified business priorities and established a systematic approach to track task completion, ensuring efficient operations and managed daily business operations.
- Engineered wireless solutions and performed system installations.
- Configured network management systems and maintained all devices and servers to ensure optimal performance.
- Designed and created marketing materials, including logos, print materials, and websites.
Skills applied / learned:
- Javascript
- jQuery
- PHP
- MySQL
- Wireless Networking
- Edge Network Management
- Systems Admin
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
Further Professional Experience details available upon request
References
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