Web Developer | Independent Consultation 2021 - Present

• Provided guidance and support for developing new web applications in ColdFusion (CFML).
• Trained clients how to navigate and implement CFML code and how to manage related databases (MySQL).
• Provided solutions to remediate issues and create new functionality for existing web applications.

Web Developer | Hampton University 2018 - 2021

• Oversaw and executed the development of educational support web applications based in ColdFusion.
• Managed Linux web servers and installed systems (Apache, MySQL, ColdFusion).
• Prevented SQL injections and other security vulnerabilities using modern security practices.
• Managed third-party e-commerce accounts and developed new payment gateway applications.
• Analyzed and debugged complex web application issues related to system conflicts.
• Designed and developed dashboards and reports for business intelligence.
• Developed event registration applications and provided on-site support on the day of the event.
• Designed vivid web graphics for events, conferences, save-the-dates, scholastic advertisements, etc.
• Lead project meetings and collaborated with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Junior Web Designer | Hampton University 2011 - 2018

• Prior to my promotion to Web Developer, I created web pages and simple web applications, maintained existing applications, completed HTML content updates, and managed support tickets.
• Headshot photography for faculty and staff website profiles.
• Installation and support for Adobe Contribute on client computers.

Web Development Skills

• Website application development using ColdFusion/CFML, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, and MySQL.
• SQL database administration and integration with Adobe ColdFusion web applications.
• Solid understanding of ColdFusion development principles and best practices.
• Experience coding and debugging ColdFusion web applications.
• Utilization of modern security practices to prevent SQL injections and other digital attacks.
• Experience with developing dashboards and reports for business intelligence.
• Managing web servers on Apache/UNIX systems.
• Experience in accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with single page applications using AJAX.

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Effective and enthusiastic collaboration with team members.
• Leading project meetings, as well as presenting and defending designs.
• Experience with managing a project and managing customer expectations.
• Practical knowledge of level 0-3 customer support.
• Well acquainted with the practice of creating documentation for standard operating procedures, tutorials, and guides.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.

Other Related Skills

• Experienced with handling sensitive customer data through online merchants/payment gateways.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Adobe Illustrator and InkScape SVG editor.
• Photo editing/manipulation and website asset creation (banners, backgrounds, menu styles, etc.)
• Advertisement creation for outdoor marquee/electronic display board.
• Portrait photography using a DSLR camera.
• Personal familiarity with building computers and addressing common PC problems.
• Setting up hardware to connect to live-streaming services for organizational events.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Teams).

ECPI University (formerly ECPI College of Technology) 2008 - 2010

A.S. in Computer and Information Science
Major: Simulation and Game Programming