My Resume
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Work experience
Director of Technology
VML, Kansas City, MO
05.2024 - Present
As a Director of Technology, I lead teams of developers across a wide range of clients, projects, and applications. This includes architecting websites and working with a large variety of technology to accomplish the goals for our clients. I also work closely with clients and other leaders within the company to manage and organize work to ensure deadlines are met.
Associate Director of Technology
VML (formerly VMLY&R), Kansas City, MO
03.2015 - 05.2024
Worked as a Lead Developer and Drupal Architect, I have led multiple teams of developers across a wide range of clients, projects, and applications. This includes architecting multiple Drupal websites such as Butterball.com and Gearwrench.com. Examples of Builds Docs available upon request. Working on clients ranging from Coca-Cola to Wendys to Q-Collar (and many more). I have also managed up to 6 people at once.
My work primarily focuses on Drupal (PHP). However, I have also worked on WordPress, Laravel, various other PHP sites, AEM (Java), a Java API, Shopify, Vue.JS, and React. Along with a smattering of other technologies over the years.
As part of my duties, I am a hiring manager and have conducted many interviews. I also have helped with the RFP process to develop new business.
Software Developer and Automation Engineer
BA Service, Overland Park, KS
04.2013 - 03.2015
Developed automated testing for an in-house financial system that manages customer accounts and provides account tracking and servicing functionality. Work extended to building and updating the financial system. Technologies used included SilverStripe and Laravel (v4).
Developer
VML, Kansas City, MO
01.2011 - 04.2013
Worked on multiple large projects including a Brand Resource Center, a 2 terabyte data migration of digital assets, a multilingual web application for the Department of Defense including the migration of 16+ different websites into a single unified website, and many other applications.
Web Developer
PlattForm Advertising (now Keypath), Lenexa, KS
05.2008 - 12.2010
I worked on more than a dozen custom PHP sites, ASP sites, and Drupal sites. This work helped connect prospective students to colleges that could meet their needs and interests in multiple industries.
Developer
Trinity Transport, Kansas City, MO
07.2007 - 05.2008
Worked on a trucking brokerage system that connected shippers with carriers to find the best loads and routes possible. This was a web-based PHP system that integrated with an old-school (pre-RDBMS) database and AS-400 system.
Education
Masters of Business Administration
Rockhurst University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
University of Missouri Kansas City
09.2004 - 05.2007
Associate of Science in Computer Science
Penn Valley Community College
09.2001 - 05.2004
Certificate in Technology Information Management
Herndon Career Center
09.1999 - 05.2001
High School Diploma
Grandview High School
09.1997 - 05.2001
Honors and Awards
Acquia Engage Award (Leader of the Pack: Commerce)
The team I lead at VMLY&R has won an Acquia Engage Award for the work we did on Gearwrench.com for Apex Tool Group (ATG). This work was launched in November of 2021 and we have continued to work on adding more websites for them to this Drupal multi-site.
For UnitedRentals.com
Awarded Wed Nov 07 2018
Acquia Engage Award (Leader of the Pack: Retail)
The team I lead at VMLY&R has won an Acquia Engage Award for the work we did on Gearwrench.com for Apex Tool Group (ATG). This work was launched in November of 2021 and we have continued to work on adding more websites for them to this Drupal multi-site.
For work on Gearwrench.com for Apex Tool Group
Awarded Tue Oct 25 2022
Certifications
Demonstrated Knowledge
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 7
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 8
Certified ScrumMaster
CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional Windows 2000 70-210
Pantheon WebOps Certified Developer
Skills
A list of some of my important skills
Worked with Drupal 4.5 up through Drupal 10. My work includes theme and module building, multisite, and advanced data migrations.
Adept at building and working with PHP.
Experience building numerous sites in WordPress including theme and plugin development.
Skilled at building out any HTML structure needed for a website.
Experienced working with CSS to achieve pixel-perfect design implementations.
Skilled at working with SASS to organize and build CSS.
Proficient at working with SQL databases and MySQL in particular.
Skilled at building and working with PostGRES as a data store for websites.
Experienced with Laravel 4 and Laravel 6. Includes building sites and REST APIs.
Built the original Q-Collar website (Q30.com) in Shopify.
Built two interactive sites using React.
Proficient at Magento. Used on two sites including ScoutBags.com.
Used on a backend API for an internal resourcing site and some work in AEM.
I have extensively used JavaScript in many forms including this React, Vue.js, various libraries, TypeScript, AstroJS (this website) and many many others.
New to AEM, I have done work with Colgate and Coca-Cola with this platform.
Community Service
My Volunteer Work
The importance of giving back has been imparted in me since I was young. Here are just a few examples of how I have given back to the community.
Habitat for Humanity - 2023
In 2023, I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, helping repaint houses to extend their usable lifespans.
Habitat for Humanity - 2022
I spent my time helping build two new houses for Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity - 2021
In 2021, I helped Habitat for Humanity finished out the interior of a new home.
Urban Trail Co. - 2020
For this, I volunteered with Urban Trail Co. to help clear away excess brush on a dirt single track hiking and biking trail.
Bridging the Gap - 2019
I helped plant more new trees around Kansas City.
Bridging the Gap - 2018
I helped plant new trees around Kansas City.
Cultivate Kansas City - 2017
In 2017, I helped work the community gardens at Cultivate KC.
Great Plains SPCA - 2016
For the SPCA, I helped with pet food mixing and organization as well as cleanup and care for the dogs.
Amber Meadows HOA - 2016 to 2023
I worked on my HOA board from 2016 to the beginning of 2023 to help facilitate the website and technical needs.
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