Ian Monroe

Résumé

Also available via Monroe Digital Consulting

Summary

Web developer and AI professional with 20+ years of experience building enterprise-level web systems for universities, nonprofits, media organizations, and businesses. Specializes in Drupal, JavaScript, and AI automation workflows including retrieval-augmented generation and process automation. Currently with Stanford Web Services; available for consulting through Monroe Digital LLC.

Technical Skills

Languages

PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, HTML, CSS, Bash, VBScript

Frameworks & CMS

Drupal, Next.js, React, Vue.js, Node.js, WordPress, Laravel, ExpressionEngine

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker, Linux, Nginx, Acquia Cloud, AWS, Git/GitHub, CircleCI, GitHub Actions

Testing

PHPUnit, Codeception, Selenium

AI & Automation

RAG chatbots, AI journalism software, workflow automation, LLM integration

Other

Agile/Jira, WCAG accessibility, analytics, mobile development (PhoneGap)

Experience

Web Developer

Stanford Web Services, Stanford University

2020 — Present
  • Architect and develop enterprise-level Drupal solutions delivering WCAG-compliant websites for schools, departments, and organizational units across Stanford University
  • Leverage Acquia Cloud platforms (Site Factory, Pro, and Cloud) to ensure scalability and reliability
  • Implement comprehensive testing strategies using PHPUnit, Codeception, and GitHub Actions
  • Engineer DevOps automation solutions utilizing Bash scripting, Robo, and CircleCI
  • Develop decoupled architectures with Drupal backends and Next.js frontends
  • Serve as technical lead supporting custom applications for the School of Engineering, Stanford University Library, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
  • Pioneer retrieval-augmented generation chatbot prototypes and AI-enhanced process automation frameworks

Owner

Monroe Digital LLC

2017 — Present
  • Deliver 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 (coldreader.net), a SaaS personal note-keeping and database application
  • Build solutions using Python, WordPress, Laravel, Laravel Spark, Vue.js, and integrated multiple third-party APIs
  • Architect business process automations and RAG-enhanced conversational AI systems

Lead Developer — Consumer Engagement

LegalShield

2018 — 2019
  • Built and maintained consumer-facing web properties across US, UK, and Canadian markets using PHP7, Drupal 7/8, Node.js, Yarn, and Gulp
  • Established development and deployment workflows leveraging Acquia, Docker, and PHPUnit/Selenium testing
  • Led website launches, CMS replatforming initiatives, and redesigns aligned with evolving business requirements
  • Enhanced analytics and tracking across direct-to-consumer and network sales funnels, contributing to a 50% increase in direct-to-consumer sales within eight months
  • Collaborated in distributed Agile teams across US, UK, and South America

Senior Web Developer

Veritas Health, LLC

2016 — 2018
  • Developed Drupal 7.x solutions for high-traffic, advertising-driven health websites including spine-health.com and arthritis-health.com, serving tens of millions of monthly pageviews
  • Collaborated within Agile development teams using Git, virtualized LEMP/CentOS environments, and Jira
  • Delivered UI enhancements, content management functionality, and supported large-scale redesigns and new site launches

Web Producer

American Bar Association, ABA Journal

2010 — 2016
  • Developed and produced content for abajournal.com, serving 2 million monthly pageviews
  • Engineered front-end solutions within ExpressionEngine CMS in LAMP environments
  • Executed comprehensive site refactor and redesign achieving 100x capacity increase while reducing infrastructure costs by 50%
  • Redesigned mobile web presence and developed Android mobile application using PhoneGap and jQuery Mobile
  • Produced multimedia content including video, audio podcasts, and email newsletters
  • Recognized with Azbee Gold National Award for Online Excellence (2014), Webby Award nomination for Law Websites (2015), and Azbee Bronze National Award for Web Site Redesign (2015)

IT Specialist

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Mar — Aug 2010
  • Led all technical operations for the Midwest's premier fine art auction house
  • Managed mixed-platform network infrastructure (Windows servers, Active Directory, Mac workstations)
  • Developed and maintained websites using ExpressionEngine, Drupal 6, and Übercart in LAMP environments
  • Partnered with marketing and production teams on digital marketing and social media strategy

Web Editor / I.T. Manager

Orlando Weekly

2001 — 2008
  • Managed all digital content for orlandoweekly.com in one of the nation's top twenty media markets; publication nominated for "Best Weekly Newspaper-Affiliated Web Site" Eppy Award (2006, 2007)
  • Programmed database solutions using MSSQL, ASP, and VBScript; administered online advertising systems contributing to 800% revenue growth over three years
  • Administered business network infrastructure including file, email, web, and database servers for Win32 and Mac clients
  • Authored editorial content including cover stories, music reviews, interviews, and columns; supervised interns

Education

M.S. Journalism

Northwestern University — Medill School of Journalism

2009

Specialization in interactive storytelling. Training included beat reporting, health and science reporting, arts reporting, data journalism, and multimedia production.

B.S. Liberal Studies — Computer Information Technology

University of Central Florida

2001

Liberal Studies degree with a minor in Computer Information Technology and a specialization in art.