Profile
I'm a friendly, patient software developer with 25 years of experience.
During that time, I've worked for clients with a wide range of personalities and technical ability, completing projects using a variety of technologies.
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Backbone.js
- React
- Python
- Django
- PHP
- Drupal
- WordPress
- Git
- Apache
- nginx
- MySQL
- Postgres
- Redis
- Linux/Unix
- OS X
- Windows
Experience
Senior Developer, Golden Hearts Games, Inc – 2022-2023
Maintained and upgraded back end system written in Python/Django that used a REST API to communicate to the Angular front end and was hosted on AWS using EC2 instances deployed with Code Pipeline. Used PostgreSQL with PostGIS as the database. Maintained automated tests for CI/CD. Architected change to payment provider, including enumerating how development changes would implement stated business goals. Added new offerwall implementation to increase revenue. Responsible for negotiating changes in API implementation with front-end team. Simplified local development environment creation process by using Docker containers. Used agile processes to manage workload and communication.
Software Development Manager, GBH – 2021-2022
Oversaw and helped lead change to using external development team. Planned and implemented process changes to deal with time-shifted development. Translate user requests into actionable steps and tickets. Help plan new projects and updates with stakeholders. Encouraged use of rapid prototyping to investigate solutions to stakeholder problems.
Senior Developer, GBH – 2015-2021
Led development of successor to XML based curriculum creation system to one based on Python/Django using a MySQL database and a front end using the Backbone.js JavaScript framework. Also planned updates, documentation and created deployment processes for same. The system was was built in containers that were managed by Kubernetes. Created various learning activities using JavaScript, HTML and CSS using React and Angular frameworks. Recommended technology solutions and changes in process. Organized and prioritized user requests for changes. Helped plan new projects and updates with stakeholders. Interfaced with remote team in Romania. Integrated with Google Classroom and various PBS APIs.
Senior Developer, Gravity Switch – 1994-2007, 2009-2015
PHP developer for multiple projects. Spearheaded switch to the Drupal CMS as a major component of our work. Mentored new developers. Met with clients to discuss requirements. Budgeted, scheduled and managed resources for projects. Assisted project managers in vetting technology and processes. Researched integration of systems such as OAuth, Facebook, and Salesforce with Drupal and Wordpress. Created solutions with front end development technologies such as Backbone.js, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS.
Instructor/Developer, Hallmark Institute of Photography – 2007-2009
Maintained 3 external and 2 internal websites. Developed new Python/ Django application for tracking equipment inventory using input from the equipment manager. Assisted in continued development of the Python-based attendance system. Instruct photography students in website design and online presence development.