Architected and developed enterprise-level Drupal solutions delivering highly accessible, WCAG-compliant websites for schools, departments, and organizational units across Stanford University. Leveraged Acquia Cloud platforms (Site Factory, Pro, and Cloud) to ensure scalability and reliability. Implemented comprehensive testing strategies using PHPUnit, Codeception, and GitHub Actions. Engineered DevOps automation solutions utilizing Bash scripting, Robo, and CircleCI. Developed modern decoupled architectures with Drupal backends and Next.js frontends. Served as technical lead supporting custom applications for high-profile organizations including the School of Engineering, Stanford University Library, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Pioneered retrieval-augmented generation chatbot prototypes and AI-enhanced process automation frameworks.
Architected and developed web software solutions for a leading international pre-paid legal services company. Built and maintained consumer-facing web properties across US, UK, and Canadian markets utilizing PHP7, Drupal 7/8, Node.js, Yarn, and Gulp. Established robust development and deployment workflows leveraging Acquia, Docker, and PHPUnit/Selenium testing frameworks. Led website launches, CMS replatforming initiatives, and redesigns aligned with evolving business requirements. Enhanced analytics and tracking capabilities across direct-to-consumer and network sales funnels, contributing to a 50% increase in direct-to-consumer sales within eight months. Collaborated effectively in distributed Agile teams across US, UK, and South America using Slack, Jira, and Zoom.
Delivered professional web programming and consulting services to diverse private-sector clients. Developed autonomous AI-journalism software and launched associated news platform News-Mash.com. Created Coldreader (www.coldreader.net), a SaaS personal note-keeping and database application. Built solutions using Python, WordPress, Laravel, Laravel Spark, Vue.js, Element UI, and integrated multiple third-party APIs. Architected business process automations and RAG-enhanced conversational AI systems.
Developed Drupal 7.x solutions for a network of high-traffic, advertising-driven health information websites including www.spine-health.com and www.arthritis-health.com, serving tens of millions of monthly pageviews. Collaborated within Agile development teams using Git version control, virtualized LEMP/CentOS development environments, and Jira project management. Delivered user interface enhancements, content management functionality, and supported large-scale redesigns and new site launches.
Developed and produced content for www.abajournal.com, the American Bar Association's trade publication website serving 2 million monthly pageviews. Engineered front-end solutions within ExpressionEngine CMS (versions 1.6-2.9) in LAMP environments. Executed comprehensive site refactor and redesign, implementing infrastructure overhaul that achieved 100x capacity increase while reducing infrastructure costs by 50%. Redesigned and restructured mobile web presence and developed Android mobile application using PhoneGap and jQuery Mobile. Produced multimedia content including formatted magazine copy, web video, audio podcasts, and email newsletters. Conducted in-depth audience analytics and readership research to inform online strategy, social media initiatives, and advertising approaches. Recognized with Azbee Gold National Award for Online Excellence, Web News Section (2014), Webby Award nomination for Law Websites (2015), and Azbee Bronze National Award for Web Site Redesign (2015).
Led all technical operations for the Midwest's premier fine art auction house. Managed mixed-platform network infrastructure including Windows servers, Windows 7/XP and Mac workstations within an Active Directory environment. Developed and maintained websites using ExpressionEngine 1.6, Drupal 6, and Übercart 2 in LAMP environments. Operated multiple online live-bidding platforms. Partnered with marketing and production teams on digital marketing initiatives, email campaigns, and social media strategy.
Managed all digital content for www.orlandoweekly.com, serving one of the nation's top twenty media markets. Publication nominated for "Best Weekly Newspaper-Affiliated Web Site" Eppy Award by Editor & Publisher magazine (2006, 2007). Processed and published articles, reviews, images, and multimedia content while developing new website functionality. Programmed database solutions using MSSQL, ASP, and VBScript. Administered online advertising systems, contributing to 800% revenue growth over three years. Provided comprehensive technical support for business network infrastructure including file, email, web, and database servers supporting both Win32 and Mac clients. Authored editorial content including cover stories, music reviews, interviews, and columns. Supervised interns and managed large-scale projects.
Specialization in interactive storytelling. Training included beat reporting, health and science reporting, arts reporting, as well as data journalism and multimedia production, including audio and video for the web.
Liberal Studies degree with a minor in Computer Information Technology, and a specialization in art.