Web Developer and Photographer - St. Louis, MO
I work to build beautiful, easy-to-use websites and apps. I've worked on some amazing projects in my career, and I'm always hoping to work on the next world-changing website, application, or other project.
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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 with others to accomplish difficult goals. - 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 Windows-based computers. - Design experience.
I have a wide background in design applications for the computer, and have assisted in many design projects for the organizations ranging from local radio stations to the Drupal project itself and the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. - Web development, programming and database experience.
I have extensive experience creating websites and applications from small business sites to large, high-performance applications. This requires a deep understanding of many different languages and systems. I am extremely proficient in PHP, MySQL, Apache, Drupal, HTML5/CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery. I 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 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, made-for-TV documentaries, and top tier blogs and websites. Many of my videos on YouTube have thousands of views and high ratings.
Experience
Chief Technical Officer, flockNote LLC
Arlington, TX
(2011-Present, 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.
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.
- Constructed and operated a hosted Apache Solr search service for the Drupal community, integrating CRM, Linux backend servers, Drupal front-ends, and PayPal subscription solutions.
- Photographed weddings and major St. Louis-area events, in addition to regional personalities and products.
- Contributed themes, modules, patches, and documentation to the Drupal open source community.
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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- Coordinated the site migration of archstl.org from Joomla to Drupal 6 (worked with Chicago-based Palantir).
- Built an online news platform for the Saint Louis Review (stlouisreview.com) in Drupal 6.
- Constructed extensive and well-received training manuals 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, and integrated sites into a Drupal multisite installation for ease of future updates (including parent sites: cycstl.net, stlyouth.org, catholicscoutingstl.org, and reapteam.org).
- Set up a various component servers for search, development, etc., and built a robust version-controlled code workflow.
Assistant Coach, De Smet Jesuit High School
Creve Coeur, MO
(2010-Present, De Smet Volleyball)
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- Head coach of the Freshman volleyball team. Assistant coach of Varsity volleyball team.
- Communicate with parents and students about games, practices, and tournaments.
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, network connectivity, and provided solutions for different tasks.
- Set up a Student Media Server and QuickTime Streaming Server using Drupal 5.
- Developed an IT Manual and website for technology use (www.kenrickparish.com/scs).
- 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 write for many different websites, including Open Source Catholic, Midwestern Mac, Life is a Prayer.com, and others.
- Frequent golfer and volleyball player; I also enjoy soccer, tennis, climbing, hiking, and cycling.
- Independent photographer and videographer; I have owned an array of digital and film, video and still-picture cameras
- Avid reader; I read a wide variety of books including thrillers, biographies, fiction, non-fiction, technical documentation, and philosophy books.
- Painting and drawing for personal enjoyment
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.