Web Developer and Musician
Design | Greater Chicago Area, US
Creative web developer with 10 years of experience ranging from small independent websites to complex business solutions. Particularly interested in building custom content management systems built with Ruby on Rails and agile development practices.
Specialties: Custom content management systems, web development, user interface design, application & database design, graphic design, layout & typography, API integration
May
2011 - Present
Senior Web Developer / Columbia College Chicago
Planning, programming, and maintaining the code base essential to the function of the Columbia College Chicago websites and applications. Collaboration with clients, stakeholders, creative services, and the web development team to advance the college’s communication goals.
Jan
2009 - Present
Web Designer / Developer / Waking Web
Producing websites for small and large businesses with a focus on web standards and usability. Solutions range from static design to custom content management systems and web applications.
May
2003 -
Dec
2008
Lead IT Developer / PHI Environmental Consulting
Crafting innovative web applications to assist organizations with their Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance; PHI website redesign, Project management, Direct client communications, Server administration, E-learning presentations, Corporate newsletters, Technical support for desktop and web applications.
Worked directly with corporate clients to develop Document and Information management systems. Maintained entire LAMP stack and developed custom PHP framework from scratch. Also designed professional Environment, Health & Safety newsletters for our corporate clients. Clients include: Ford, US Army, Volvo, Mack Truck, Severstal, Macsteel, and Subaru.
Apr
2000 -
May
2004
Freelance Web Designer / Developer / Marc Stevens
Developing interactive websites and custom user interfaces, working directly with end clients. Supporting clients with domain administration, web hosting, and email solutions.
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1997
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2001
Michigan State University
BS
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Computer Science, Music cognate
Activities: Honors College, Jazz Combo, Intramural Soccer
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Interests:
music, web standards, pragmatic programming, graphic design, photography, futbol, circuit bending, carpentry