Focused effort on reducing technical debt by addressing system-level deficiencies and advocating for planned architectures that reduce overall complexity while enabling future remixing
Made substantial changes to the most-used portion of GitLab (Code Review) that had significant positive feedback from the community of many millions of monthly active users
Educated on various topics, including observability, event streaming, modern CSS, finite state machines, and unit testing. Guest lecturer at a HBCU software development course
Worked in the open on hundreds of issues and merge requests from both myself and others, including a huge list of my own (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Top Skills
JavaScript Systems Thinking Data Architecture Web Fundamentals
EquipmentShare.com, Inc.
Senior Front End Developer
January 2017 ‒ June 2019
Remote
Worked diligently to implement highly risk-resilient applications that would last for a decade or more
Re-architected very large portions of existing applications into generalized, standalone libraries for re-use among all applications
Performed root cause analysis of major problems, documented solutions and preventative measures, and maintained internal system-level documentation
Interviewed and hired candidates with an interview team using a JavaScript interview project and loose script all written by me
Led regular presentations on various topics to help foster a culture of learning and promote discussion of new or counter ideas
Top Skills
JavaScript CSS System Architecture Documentation Leadership Education
Five-Star Technology Solutions
Senior Front End Developer & Front End Team Leader
October 2014 ‒ January 2017
Remote
Refactored procedural, spaghetti PHP code into reusable class-based architecture based on a framework
Architected entirely new website front end to replace legacy PHP with modernized JavaScript using data from an API
Directed user experience development with site-spanning style components to implement designs and maintain a consistent look and feel
Interviewed and hired candidates for inclusion on the team
Led the front end development team by removing roadblocks, handling personnel issues, and delegating appropriately
Top Skills
JavaScript Sass System Architecture Leadership PHP
Veterans United Home Loans
Web Developer
March 2012 ‒ October 2014
Columbia, Missouri
Architected and developed internal- and external-facing applications that drastically improved efficiency and customer satisfaction
Iteratively designed and built applications under tight deadlines using constant feedback from product owners
Managed my own tasks and, while on a project, delegated them to achieve peak efficiency
Communicated effectively and frequently with product owners and colleagues for maximum effect
Top Skills
PHP JavaScript MySQL CSS System Architecture
Learning Web, Inc. / AdFreeq, Inc.
Front End Developer
August / September 2011 ‒ February 2012
Columbia, Missouri
Responsible for interactive user interface designs and web–based application interfaces
Built rich user experiences leveraging social media APIs and dynamic content
Created valuable deliverables that demonstrated technical proficiency to investors and shareholders
Administered and maintained web and email servers for both companies on a temporary basis
Top Skills
JavaScript CSS HTML Rapid Prototyping
University of Missouri Recreation Center
RecTech Specialist
March 2010 ‒ March 2012
Columbia, Missouri
Handled software projects for automating and improving in–house, behind–the–scenes operations
Collaborated closely with other developers and designers to improve world–facing technologies
Understood and completed assignments in a timely and efficient way
Top Skills
PHP MySQL JavaScript HTML Project Management
University of Missouri Recreation Center
Masters Swim Club Coach
January 2009 ‒ March 2012
Columbia, Missouri
Created and maintained website for information and workout distribution
Built lasting relationships with swimmers on a coach and personal level
Communicated and coordinated with superiors regarding scheduling and organization
Lanit Consulting, Incorporated
Web Development Intern
May 2010 ‒ March 2011
Columbia, Missouri
Updated projects to use current, often cutting–edge, technologies
Worked on teams with other developers to bring changes to projects in a timely, complete manner
Engaged coworkers in a mutual learning environment to improve understanding of problems and solutions
University of Missouri Research Reactor
Computer Support Services Student Assistant
January 2008 ‒ September 2010
Columbia, Missouri
Supported employees of the reactor to solve computer-related problems
Assisted Computer Support personnel in solving computer issues
University of Missouri Residential Life
Discovery, Responsibility, and Schurz Halls Master Treasurer
November 2007 ‒ May 2009
Columbia, Missouri
Managed the floor funds for multiple buildings by balancing the master account
Assisted eight floors in obtaining money by writing checks and keeping accurate records
Performed the duties required seamlessly without prior knowledge of the position
Shop 'n Save
Checker (Cashier)
June 2008 ‒ August 2008
St. Louis, Missouri
Scanned merchandise quickly and efficiently, often under stressful conditions
Engaged each customer cheerfully, and initiated conversation with each person
Handled thousands of dollars each day with no errors
Volunteer Experience
JAMStack Denver Meetup
Co-Organizer
May 2019 ‒ Current (events on hold)
Denver, Colorado
Helped build the event by identifying speakers, coordinating with sponsors, and publicizing the meetup
Basic administrative work like setting up, tearing down, and emceeing
Socialized with attendees and learned what they want to hear about
Worked closely with other co-organizers to build a cohesive direction
Central Missouri Humane Society
Advanced Volunteer
August 2012 ‒ July 2013
Columbia, Missouri
Exercised and walked animals outside the facility
Socialized animals with each other and with people
Interacted with potential adopters and directed them appropriately
Animal Protective Association
Volunteer
August 2006 ‒ May 2007
Saint Louis, Missouri
Cleaned and restocked cages and animal supply areas
Greeted customers and assisted them if they desired to adopt an animal
Built trust relationships with the animals to calm them while they were in the shelter
