ABOUT ME
I am an Expert Technologist, Developer, & Designer with more than 20 Years of Experience.
You can find me enjoying the warm glow of a monitor in a dark room to build and maintain web based software across a vast collection of industries - from graphic design and motion graphics, to live video streaming and Video-on-Demand solutions, to boring number crunching and data migration,
I'm a full stack developer and system administrator who spent years training others to use the end products.
A Jack of all trades, master of some, focused on solutions and doing what needs to be done to achieve the purpose of the project.
EXPERIENCES
since 2020
Senior Developer
Snyder Techologies
Custom software developer specializing in PHP, MariaDB, Javascript and Laravel Development as well as planning and architecture of custom software systems and solutions.
2017 - 2020
Software Architect
IndependentWrestling.tv
Developed the platforms that power IWTV, a revolutionary, best-in-class, live streaming network offering more than 20 live events each month from more than 300 independent wrestling promotions and partners and thousands of hours of video on demand content.
2017 - 2020
Senior Software Developer
Coal Creative
Assisted with data migration and planning, video production, and marketing content creation for Coal Creative and their clients
2009 - 2017
Chief Software Architect
Horse Racing Simulation
Developed and maintainted a large-scale (60K+ user base) community website and application providing management for legacy VB and Access Based Hors Racing Simulation Games. Technology liaison for more than 20 advertising and branding partners including The Breeders' Cup, Hollywood Park, Santa Anita, and Monmouth Park Race Tracks, Discovery Networks, CBS Sports, ABC News, and NBC Sports.
Created nationally televised commercials and 3D simulated races for every Triple Crown Race broadcast by NBC Sports from 2011-2017.
Oversaw migration from legacy desktop application to Unity based web-player for simulated races.
2011 - 2017
Software Developer
CHIKARA, Inc.
Developed and maintained the first of its kind Professional Wrestling Streaming Network ChikaraTopia as well as a medium-scaled (15K+ User base) ecommerce and subscription platform with a shared userbase of the network.
Developed proprietary "production truck in a box" solution for live streaming and delivery of both live and pre-produced events. Integrated three subscription systems with recurring billing into a single dashboard for reporting and ease of management.
2008 - 2011
Drupal Developer
CHIKARA, Inc.
Digome, LLC
Reak Time Data, Inc.
Athlon Sports
Drupal development and administration, implementing custom module development and theming functions within the framework to leverage proprietary internal software and integration between Drupal and other software for PPV Internet Video Streaming, Third Party eCommerce integration, e-mail marketing and campaign management, and data migration from legacy systems.
Assisted with migration of Country Music Hall of Fame website to a custom Silverstripe and Interspire based platform.
Developed numerous proprietary third-party integration modules for the Drupal CMS.
2007
Designer
Zoi Interactive Technologies
Web site, application, and game UI design. Design of marketing material and assets for print and web. Web site development allowing simple reskinning via flash and web forms for branding ZOI REACT Software by branding partners.
2006 - 2007
System Administrator
Comtide Holdings, LLC
Managed network for six dealership automotive group with approximately 115 users and provided custom software allowing integration with three additional out of state sister locations for centralized reporting and monitoring of sales and service.
Provided custom reports and data migration from ADP (now CDK Global) Dealer Management and CRM software applications.
Managed Cisco IP Telephony Solution and maintained desktop, network and telephone hardware.
2004 - 2006
Account Executive
CDK Global
Chosen to oversee implementation and installation of Microsoft CRM 3 by VP of CRM for w.e.b. CRM division.
Trained 41 automotive dealer groups in 17 states in use and deployment of w.e.b. CRM. Developed standardized processes for all CRM training and documentation teams.
Coordinated issue tracking and management between sales and support staff and end user clients. Created, deployed and managed web based file sharing and communication tool to coordinate all members of the remote training team.
2001 - 2004
New Media Developer
COI Computers
Led web design and development team in development and design of e-commerce and informational web sites.
Assisted in building, servicing and troubleshooting clients’ PCs as well as providing front line support and creation of system documentation.
Developed MS Access database to track RMA issues and provide centralized management and reporting between COI and more than 70 vendors.
1995 - 2001
Munitions Systems Journeyman, Training NCO
United States Air Force
During tour as Training NCO at Luke AFB, developed training program for the A/E 32K-3 Munitions Assembly Conveyor System in Powerpoint and Access that was benchmarked by the Air Education and Training Command as best Computer Based Training Program in the USAF. This program reduced a three day training course to one hour saving manpower and ensuring that all personnel were certified with a 0% overdue rating for the command.
While stationed in Misawa Airbase, at Misawa, Japan created a Microsoft Access application to rebuild Hazardous Waste and Material program correcting long-standing discrepancies and simplifying management to ensure compliance with less man hours.
Provided development modifications to Muntions Control 2000 Access Based tracking and management software used worldwide to track and maintain asset control of munitions in storage and loaded on aircraft.
DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
PHP Development
Database Architecture & Administration
Team Management, Planning/Architecture
AI Implementation and Integration
Third Party Application Integration
HTML & Javascript
DESIGN SKILLS
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Davinci
Live Stream Production & Planning
SERVICES
Application & Website Development
I've spent the majority of my career developing custom software solutions with highly interactive web based applications integrating with numerous third-party systems and services.
Live Video Production
I've built numerous live streaming platforms and implemented complete subscription VOD and PPV applications.
I've developed a portable production studio that can stream multi-camera HD live streams from nearly any location with access to the Internet.
Static & Motion Graphic Design
With more than two decades of design experience I've had the opportunity to develop an extensive skillset in UX/UI, motion graphics and fx, layout and design and more.
Consulting & Architecture
My varied and extensive experience as a general technologist and developer has given me a varied collection of hats to wear from my rack. I bring all of that experience to your project to provide or find the right solution to your particular problem.
