I'm a Web Development professional with over 18 years of industry experience developing e-commerce websites, advertising websites, email campaigns, and databases for fortune 500 and 100 companies throughout the United States. I specialize in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Magento, WordPress, Joomla, and much more. I've created websites from concept to implementation from start-up business and entrepreneurs to established world-wide organizations.
I live in Midlothian, Virginia with my beautiful wife Melissa and
my four children Katriel, Caden, Caleb and Keaton. I currently work as a Senior Frontend Developer with a fantastic company in the IT industry called
Born Group.
I specialize in HTML and consider myself as a
CSS NINJAPow!
You've just been CSS kicked!.
I work frequently with PHP, MySQL, and work with
multiple open-source platforms such as Magento, Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, SugarCRM, and osCommerce.
I'm proud to be the first
Magento Certified Front End Developer in Virginia.
Some of the things I like to do in my spare time is play the bass guitar, throw a couple rounds down range at the local shooting range and spend time with my family. I also enjoy playing video games, getting tattoos and cooking. I'm what you might call a renaissance man. I've done a little bit of everything from serving in the Marine Corps and working as a local police officer to graduating culinary school and being a chef.
Kaplan University
2011-2012
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology, 4.0 GPAJ. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
2009-2011
Associates DegreeBORN Group
2020-Present
Sr. Frontend DeveloperWealthForge
2017-2020
Sr. Developer / Automation Engineer804 Game Studios
2017-Present
Developer & Creative DirectorBuyerQuest
2014-2017
Sr. Frontend Developer / Solutions ArchitectAllegro Consultants
2012-2014
Sr. Web Programmer / AnalystTriple I
2011-2012
Information Technology Specialist / Web Developer / SharePoint AdministratorFreelance Web Developer
2005-2017
HTML
CSS
Magento Front End Development
PHP
MySQL/PostgreSQL
jQuery
C#
AJAX
Joomla Theme Development
WordPress Theme Development
Responsive Design
3D Modeling
Character Animation
Video Game Development
I developed the frontend of this cutting edge platform based on Artist renditions. WealthForge is at the forefront of the alternative investment industry with the development of Altigo. Paper documents will be a thing of the past once Altigo hits the public.
I developed the iOS, Android, and Amazon arcade game titled SHOOTY TROOPS - The Endless Arcade Shooter. It was originally a short-term project to see if I would be able to pull it off in three months. I started development in May and it was officially released July 3rd, 2017. As of today (Aug 20, 2017) we have had close to 5,500 downloads across all platforms. It was developed using the Unity Engine, C#, Photoshop, and third party pieces for some game assets. I was able to get the game translated in over 10 different languages and the game was featured on a few online blogs and indie sites.
I was brought on as a Senior UI Developer to assist BuyerQuest with their development team. BuyerQuest develops an easy to use, friendly user experiencing, procurement software that is revolutionizing the procurement industry. Some of the clients I've worked with through BuyerQuest are McDonald's, Disney, Kimberly Clark, Kiewit, United Airlines, Wendy's and more. I ended my time with BuyerQuest working as a Solutions Architect where I was responsible for our core product and legacy clients.
I was asked to design an upgraded website for a client with a pre-existing Joomla 1.5 site. I designed the theme in Photoshop and created the template for a new install of Joomla 3.1.1. I created the site to be responsive and built using the latest technologies in HTML5, CSS3 an jQuery. I created Joomla modules for the hero-images and specific locations throughout.
I was asked to develop an updated Magento theme based on a design from our current client's designs. This Magento theme had multiple responsive attributes.
I was asked to design an e-commerce website presence for potential client's startup business. I decided to go with Magento for the platform and designed a design based on a responsive framework that I have developed for Magento. I am currently in the development of the Magento theme creating local overwrites.
I was asked to design an e-commerce website presence for potential client. I decided to go with Magento for the platform and designed a design based on a responsive framework that I have developed for Magento.
I was asked to design and develop a new Magento theme to improve on a potential client's osCommerce site. The theme was designed with multiple responsive attributes and over 200 custom Magento product attributes.
I was asked to develop a WordPress theme that could seamlessly integrate with a Magento store. I was able to use the existing Magento theme and replicate it for WordPress along with implementing WordPress widgets that would alter content such as header information, mega-menu navigation data, and footer content on both the WordPress and Magento sites.
I was asked to design a mobile application to allow military game store employees to scan inventories, scan barcodes to see trade in values, provide customer account information and much more. This design is currently being developed on both the iOS and Android platforms.
I was asked to design a tablet application for a furniture store client that would provide a way for employees to not only search inventory, but allow them to complete furniture orders and customer purchases.
I was asked to design some new themes for SugarCRM CE. I designed multiple themes to include some sport themes that provide a different perspective for the CRM user.
I was asked to design new theme for a client's existing osCommerce website.
I was asked to develop a directory for the Simulation and Training Center located at Fort Lee, Virginia. I used custom JavaScript to mimic the functionality of a touch and drag capable device which allowed fluid navigation throughout the directory.
I was asked to design and develop a WordPress site for the Sustainment Knowledge Network located at Fort Lee, Virginia. It was a responsive design and contained useful WordPress widgets throughout.