Web and App Developer - St. Louis, MO
I work to build beautiful, easy-to-use websites and apps. I've worked on some amazing projects, and I'm always hoping to work on the next world-changing website, application, or other project. I am highly experienced in Drupal, PHP, website and application scalability and performance, front-end design, and plenty of other buzzwords and acronyms. I also develop native applications for iOS, Android, and Mac OS X, and work on other fun projects.
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Objective
A position in which I can use my varied skills in web development, design, layout, programming and communication skill to design and develop websites and software solutions for various organizations, and to improve open source software.
Qualifications / Relevant Qualities
- Strong communication skills.
I can distill highly technical language, relate to people of various levels and backgrounds, and help people understand high-level concepts. - Team orientation.
I work well in a variety of environments with projects both large and small. - Computing experience.
I’ve used various computers throughout my life in many different fields, including video production, graphic design, website design and management, web and file serving, audio production, and more. I am comfortable and proficient using Macs, Linux servers, the command line, and (begrudgingly) Windows-based computers. - Design experience.
I have a wide background in design applications for the computer, and have assisted in many design projects for organizations. - Web development, programming and database experience.
I have extensive experience creating websites and applications from small business sites to large enterprise applications. I have a deep understanding of many different languages and systems, like PHP, MySQL, Apache, Drupal, HTML5/CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery. I also have experience in many other languages and platforms including Objective-C, C, Java, Python, Wordpress, Joomla, and API integrations. - Involved in Open Source.
I have contributed code, documentation and design work to Drupal, and share code and ideas through GitHub and sites like StackExchange. I also extend my open source work to Catholics through my work on opensourcecatholic.com. - Photography and Video experience.
My pictures have been used in news publications, documentaries, and top tier blogs and websites. I produce high-quality, high-impact video on a budget. I've used still and video cameras with a variety of formats, and have a firm grasp on lighting, sound, and other production elements for both still and motion pictures.
Experience
Senior Application Developer, Mercy
St. Louis, MO
(2013-Present, Mercy)
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- Work with development team on internal intranet website (especially with new features and migration from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7).
- Use agile development process to create new web-based Drupal applications.
- Work with various teams to implement Drupal and PHP programming standards.
Owner/President, Midwestern Mac, LLC
St. Louis, MO
(2009-Present, Midwestern Mac, LLC)
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- Built over a hundred websites for different clients and purposes.
- Developed Mac, iOS, and Android apps.
- Operated a hosted Apache Solr search service for Drupal, integrating CRM, Linux servers, Drupal sites, and PayPal subscriptions.
- Built and maintained Server Check.in, an online service for website and server monitoring.
- Photographed major St. Louis-area events, regional personalities, and products.
- Contributed themes, modules, patches, and documentation to open source projects like Drupal and Wordpress.
Chief Technical Officer, Flocknote LLC
Arlington, TX
(2011-2013, Flocknote LLC)
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- Converted legacy PHP application codebase and database to Drupal 7, migrated content into Drupal database/structure.
- Communicated with flocknote team and end-users directly to resolve issues.
- Built platform that sends millions of emails and text messages, manages recurring payments, integrates seamlessly with many external APIs, and handles large spikes of authenticated traffic.
- Built strong code workflow using version control, issue tracking, testing, and a specific development -> staging -> live workflow.
Director of Web Development, Archdiocese of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO – 314-792-7630
(2008-2011, Office of Web Development, Archdiocese of St. Louis)
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- Migrated archstl.org from Joomla to Drupal 6 (worked with Chicago-based Palantir).
- Built online news platform for the Saint Louis Review (stlouisreview.com) in Drupal 6.
- Constructed extensive training materials and videos for the Archdiocesan website.
- Coordinated live video and image streaming from for Archbishop’s Installation Mass and a Bishop’s Ordination.
- Built iOS App (Catholic STL) that integrates with online parish database, prayer listing, and news feed.
- Built an online ID card registration system, integrated with an ID card printer and PayPal (idcards.cycstl.net).
- Set up multiple online stores and event registration sites, including cycstl.net, stlyouth.org, catholicscoutingstl.org, and reapteam.org.
Assistant Coach, De Smet Jesuit High School
Creve Coeur, MO
(2010-Present, De Smet Volleyball)
Engineering Assistant, Infinity Broadcasting/CBS Radio
St. Louis, MO - 314-531-0000
(1999-2002, Infinity Broadcasting/CBS Radio)
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- Helped maintain and repair workstations and network servers, especially critical PCs used in recording/playback of on-air audio.
- Helped write, edit and maintain IS Operations Manual for Y98-FM and KEZK-FM.
- Created various websites and set up and operated Linux, Windows and Mac server and client computers.
- Helped maintain electronics and audio equipment.
Director of Student Computer Services, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
St. Louis, MO - 314-792-6100
(2007-2008, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary)
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- Helped students and faculty with computer issues and network connectivity.
- Set up a Student Media Server using Drupal 5 and a QuickTime Streaming Server for live event video.
- Helped maintain electronics and audio equipment.
Director of Office of Broadcast Media, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
St. Louis, MO - 314-792-6100
(2006-2008, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary)
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- Recorded and produced Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Podcast.
- Recorded, produced and archived video of various Seminary events.
- Made purchasing decisions for equipment needed to record and distribute audio and video media.
Groundskeeper, Old Fleurissant Golf Course
Florissant, MO - 314-741-7444
(2002-2004, Old Fleurissant Golf Course)
Accomplishments
- Maintained a 3.6 GPA throughout graduate-level studies.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude at Saint Louis University.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Letters from Saint Louis University
- Elected Co-Chair of Florissant Youth Advisory Commission for 4 years (2000-2004).
- CYC Scholar Athlete Award
- George Washington Carver Award
- National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Activities
I have been involved in many different activities, sports and hobbies:
- I enjoy blogging and writing long-form articles on certain subjects like tech and photography.
- I like golf and volleyball, and play whenever I get a chance; I also enjoy soccer, tennis, climbing, hiking, and cycling.
- I have owned an array of digital and film, video and still-picture cameras, and enjoy photography.
- I read many books, but my favorite is the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Education
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
Major: Divinity and Theology
St. Louis, MO 63119
Dates attended: August 2007 - October 2008
- Graduate-level studies
- Maintained 3.6 GPA
Saint Louis University
Major: Philosophy and Letters
St. Louis, MO 63108
Dates attended: August 2004 - May 2007
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
De Smet Jesuit High School
St. Louis, MO 63141
Dates attended: August 2000 - May 2004
References
References are available upon request.