About Me.
Over the past two decades, amid an ever-changing digital landscape, I've continuously learned and adapted to new technologies. I have a deep understanding of front-end tools and best practices as well as back-end development, integrations, and system administration.
Today, I write PHP code to build data-driven web applications that interact with a variety of database systems. I geek out over functional, intuitive, and accessible interfaces and deliver compelling web-based solutions.
A storyteller and a Design Thinker at heart,
My experience in both front-end and back-end development technologies and my expertise as a communications professional allows me to bring a holistic approach to every project.
I leverage the power of the story to design impactful and engaging web-based
solutions. I approach projects from a place of deep empathy, creating stories around users and their needs. A great digital experience should not only be functional, but it should also tell a meaningful story that engages and connects with its audience.
Like the sparrow of lore that carries stories on its wings, and as a nod to my dad's endearing nickname for me, I see myself as a messenger of your story, transforming static web elements into a cohesive narrative that will leave your users feeling connected, inspired, and emotionally engaged.
Experience
University of Memphis
Web Specialist | 2012 - present
First Horizon Bank
Web Developer | 2004 - 2012
Develop custom PHP web applications and integrate with various database systems; deploy third-party web application development stacks on Linux-based Apache servers; integrate APIs; serve as a technical lead for cross-functional projects; and ensure compliance, accuracy, accessibility, and functionality of institutional websites and applications.
Web Content Management
HTML | CSS | Bootstrap
JavaScript | jQuery
Modern Campus CMS | WordPress
Web Accessibility | WCAG | WAI-ARIA
UI Design | Responsive Design
Web Analytics | SEO
Adobe Creative Cloud | Photoshop
Web Application Development
PHP | CodeIgniter
API Development | RESTful Web Services
XML | XSLT | JSON | AJAX
Microsoft SQL Server | Oracle | MySQL
Windows | macOS | Linux
Apache | IIS
Led end-to-end software development lifecycle for custom SharePoint solutions and supported legacy web-based applications. Developed web-based training applications, designed an ongoing awareness communication strategy, and created an information security training program for 12,000+ employees, including authoring technical reference documentation and directing a security training video.
Professional Development
Banner 9 Self-Service Apps: Developers Overview
Ellucian | 2019
Java and Object-Oriented Programming Overview
Ellucian | 2018
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
New Horizons Learning | 2015
Design Thinking Bootcamp
FedEx Institute of Technology | 2019
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Course
New Horizons Learning | 2019
Introduction to Groovy and Grails
Ellucian | 2018
Ruby for Professionals Workshop
FedEx Institute of Technology | 2017
What's Your Story?
Offering comprehensive services:
Web Sites | Content | Social Media | Photography
Let's connect.