Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business, but above all, good design must primarily serve people.

Thomas J. Watson

About

Background

Developer with over ten years of professional experience. Detail orientated, end-user focused, and a passion for solving complex problems. Experienced in front & back-end development, system architecture, UX design, ad trafficking — oh, and a background in graphic design

Development Philosophy

Strive to create systems which are well-designed, intuitive, and user-first

Certifications

Tools

Current Crushes

  • ruby / rails
  • javascript / angular
  • sql
  • css
  • html
  • git / github

Old Flames

  • php
  • actionscript / flash
  • photoshop
  • illustrator
  • subversion

Flings

  • node
  • express
  • redis
  • wordpress

Testing the Waters

  • react
  • es6 / typescript
  • swift
  • aws

Work

After having developed the previous version of Martin Furniture's website in 2013, Martin returned for a site-wide overhaul in 2016. Working with the lead designer and the head of sales, the website was updated, with standardized product information to include features, materials, and finishes. A product filter was also added to allow easier sorting and navigation of their product catalog, along with streamlining the code base, and updating their custom CMS. As part of the next phase, a shopping cart system is currently being developed, which will allow Martin Furniture to sell close out items directly to consumers.

Features

  • Custom CMS
  • Product Filter
  • Dealer Locator
  • CDN Image Hosting

Technology

  • Ruby 2.4
  • Rails 4.2
  • jQuery 3.2
  • CSS3 / Flexbox
S.K.O.P.E. — Spectrum Kitchens On-line Pricing Estimator

Spectrum Kitchens, a large-scale cabinet designer and manufacturer, needed to replace their aging Excel-based estimation software to a more feature rich, user friendly, web-based application. This project was an enormous undertaking which required learning the intricacies of their estimation procedure and current software, conceptualizing a database, designing a UX, and working closely with users to ensure that no functionality was overlooked. The result was an application which was an order of magnitude more efficient than their previous solution, allowing estimates to be generated in a fraction of the time. By hosting the application in the cloud, multiple users are now able to work on an estimate at the same time and access the system from anywhere. This is a private application, please request a demo

Features

  • Single Page Application
  • Fully Customized UX
  • Decentralized Data Storage

Technology

  • Ruby 2.4
  • Rails 4.2
  • AngularJS 1.4
  • CSS3 / Flexbox

When one of my oldest, closest friends announced that he was running for public office, he needed help with his on-line presence. After setting up a basic page with NationBuilder.com, I worked on branding his campaign. This included creating a color scheme, designing a logo, and working within NationBuilder's platform to implement the style guide. Colin's on-line presence far out-paced his competition and as a result, he is now the newest member of the La Mesa City Council.

Features

  • Custom Logo
  • Branding
  • and design of various other campaign materials

Technology

  • NationBuilder.com Platform
  • Javascript
  • CSS

Interia Hospitality designs and manufactures art and casegoods for the hospitality industry. If you've ever stayed in a hotel, chances are it was furnished by Interia. This project arose from the need to make their product catalog more visible and reach a wider audience, as well as showcase their latest lines.

Features

  • Custom CMS
  • private rep document repo

Technology

  • Ruby 2.3
  • Rails 3.2
  • jQuery 1.11
  • CSS3 / Flexbox

Fresh & Healthy is a subsidiary of Fresh Vending, a company which strives to provide fresh, nutritious alternatives to standard vending machine fare. FreshAndHealthy.org is one of a handful of sites developed for different, targeted markets. The goal of FreshAndHealthy.org is to promote healthier options in our schools, universities, and places of business.

Features

  • Custom CMS
  • SVG Images
  • Zoho.com CRM integration

Technology

  • Ruby 2.0
  • Rails 3.2
  • jQuery 1.11
Physician Finder — DMA Filter

The account team at Scout Marketing was utilizing an extensive Excel file with thousands of zip codes that needed to be organized by DMA and with physician and patient information layered in. This led to errors and inconsistencies. The Physician Finder was developed so that the account team was able to quickly and accurately identify physicians and patients in various DMA regions. This is a private application, please request a demo

Features

  • CSV Import / Export Functionality
  • User Login Gateway

Technology

  • Ruby 2.3
  • Rails 3.2
  • jQuery 1.11

This non-standard size rich media ad for Franklin Templeton utilizes dynamic type animation for a fast-paced, vibrant experience.

Technology

  • HTML 5
  • JavaScript / GSAP
  • DoubleClick Ad Platform

Since 2015, Dubai Tourism has been engaged in a multi-national, aggressive marketing initiative promoting a mix of the cultural, historical, and modern dualities of their city. As part of this effort, these series of ads contrasts the modern and ancient attractions offered by this exciting and rapidly evolving nation.

Technology

  • HTML 5
  • JavaScript / GSAP
  • DoubleClick Ad Platform

HP Enterprise targets major players in the tech industry. As part of an effort to showcase how their technology can give businesses an edge in the ever changing tech sector; this feature-rich banner highlights their key offerings while utilizing clean design.

Technology

  • HTML 5
  • JavaScript / GSAP
  • DoubleClick Ad Platform

This was a fun ad with a quick turn around for Visa and football fans as the teams for Super Bowl 50 fought for the opportunity to take home the championship. It utilized a number of animations to promote the numerous new ways consumers can utilize their credit cards, while tying it to the Super Bowl.

Technology

  • HTML 5
  • JavaScript / GSAP
  • DoubleClick Ad Platform

GAMUNEX-C is the #1 prescribed immune globulin therapy for CIPD. The objective of the ad was to create awareness and interest in the medication and highlight its mechanism of action.

Technology

  • HTML 5
  • JavaScript / GSAP
  • DoubleClick Ad Platform

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