Professional Timeline
This is a high-level timeline of my professional experience. It is organized chronologically and focuses on areas of responsibility, technical scope, and growth over time.
Foundations & Early Technical Fluency
- Early exposure to computers, hardware, and operating systems
- DOS‑era foundations, command‑line logic, and hands‑on troubleshooting
- Understanding systems before GUIs abstracted the mechanics
- Natural crossover between technical problem‑solving and creative thinking
1990 – 2010
Web Development, Databases & CMS
- Professional web development using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
- Custom database software built using SQL and VBA for data management and workflow automation
- Database‑driven websites (MySQL / SQL concepts)
- Ecommerce implementations including product catalogs, payments, and user flows
- Growing focus on maintainability and performance
- Designing and building responsive, mobile‑friendly websites
- Use of version control systems and formal design tools within team workflows
- UX / UI integrated into development
2011 – 2019
Enterprise, Integrations, & Government
- Senior‑level Development of WordPress, Drupal, TerminalFour
- API integrations, data flows, and performance optimization
- UX improvements aligned with accessibility and compliance
- Emphasis on stability, scalability, and long‑term platform health
- Work within enterprise and government-regulated environments
- Introduction to and hands-on use of Cloudflare and AWS services
- Security testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation
- Remediation of server outages and production-impacting issues
- Regular participation in virtual demos and stakeholder update meetings
- Demonstrating agility, progress, and adaptability under public-facing constraints
2020 – 2025
Disruption, Resilience & Independent
- Contract disruption due to large‑scale budget constraints
- Continued independent consulting and systems support
- Site recovery, maintenance, and modernization work
- Portfolio refinement and intentional repositioning
- Leveraging full‑spectrum experience: development, UX, infrastructure, and support
Currently
Core Areas of Experience
The following areas represent core focus areas developed across my career.
Web Platforms & CMS Architecture
I design, build, and maintain content management systems with a focus on long-term stability, flexibility, and usability. My work spans custom development, platform configuration, migrations, and ongoing stewardship across both private and public-sector environments.
- Ownership of WordPress, Drupal, and TerminalFour platforms across multiple site lifecycles
- Custom theme, template, and plugin development aligned with content strategy and UX needs
- CMS configuration, customization, and governance beyond out-of-the-box usage
- Platform modernization and migrations while preserving content integrity
- Ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and performance optimization
- Balancing editor experience, technical constraints, and organizational requirements
Databases & Data-Driven Systems
I build data-driven systems that support real workflows, business logic, and user interactions. This includes custom database applications, ecommerce platforms, and integrations where data integrity, performance, and usability matter as much as presentation.
- Design and development of custom database software using SQL and VBA
- Database-driven websites and applications using relational data models
- Ecommerce implementations including product catalogs, payments, and user flows
- Integration of data sources to support reporting, automation, and content management
- Focus on data integrity, maintainability, and scalable structures
- Translating business requirements into functional, reliable systems
UX, UI & Mobile-First Development
I approach design and development with a focus on usability, clarity, and real user behavior. My work integrates UX and UI considerations directly into the build process, ensuring that websites and applications are responsive, accessible, and intuitive across devices.
- Design and implementation of responsive, mobile-friendly interfaces
- UX-aware development that balances user needs with technical constraints
- UI consistency, layout systems, and interaction patterns
- Use of design tools to collaborate, prototype, and refine solutions
- Alignment of UX decisions with accessibility and content requirements
- Continuous refinement based on usability, feedback, and context
Enterprise & Government Environments
I work effectively within complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are critical. This includes ownership of large-scale redesign efforts, collaboration across stakeholders, and delivery under policy, compliance, and public-facing constraints.
- Ownership of a high-visibility website redesign in a regulated environment
- Work within government and enterprise platforms with formal governance processes
- CMS implementation and customization using TerminalFour and Drupal
- Security testing, vulnerability identification, and remediation efforts
- Regular stakeholder engagement through demos, reviews, and progress updates
- Operating effectively within approval workflows, compliance standards, and timelines
Reliability, Security & Operations
I focus on the stability, security, and long-term health of the systems I support. This includes responding to outages, strengthening platform resilience, and addressing security risks to ensure reliable, performant web environments.
- Remediation of server outages and production-impacting issues
- Platform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
- Security hardening, vulnerability response, and risk mitigation
- Hands-on use of AWS and Cloudflare services in live environments
- Supporting operational continuity across evolving systems
- Emphasis on reliability, scalability, and sustainable platform management
Integration, APIs & Automation
I integrate systems, services, and workflows to reduce friction and manual effort. This includes API-based integrations, automation, and connecting platforms in ways that support reliability, scalability, and real operational needs.
- API integrations using REST, JSON, and structured data exchanges
- Automation of workflows across CMS, data, and third-party services
- Integration of external services such as Cloudflare, AWS, and SaaS tools
- Supporting data flow between platforms and systems
- Reducing manual processes through thoughtful technical solutions
