Profile
Software Engineer and designer with 11+ years of experience building web experiences for international brands, corporations, startups, and non-profits. Currently leading a headless Craft CMS and Next.js platform at Amdocs, with strong skills in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, CI/CD, and cloud delivery. Uses AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Claude Code to ship faster without sacrificing quality or security. Detail-oriented and comfortable owning a project from design through deployment.
- Exceptional problem solver
- Strategic planner and designer
- Technical expertise and client relationship management
- Quick learner and agile developer
Skills
- Front End
- ReactNext.jsJavaScript / TypeScriptHTML / CSSTailwindSassshadcn/uiMUIApollo ClientAxiosGSAP
- Back End & CMS
- PHPCraft CMSCustom Craft ModulesTwigHeadless CMSGraphQLREST APIsOktaKong API GatewayOpenStreetMap APIsWebhooksPostgreSQLMySQLRedisNext.js Cache HandlersWordPress / Gutenberg
- DevOps & Cloud
- CI/CDDockerKubernetesDDEVAWS S3AWS EC2AWS SESAWS RDSNginxReverse ProxiesGitLabGitHubLinux
- Testing & Tooling
- DynatraceSplunkJiraPostmanJestStorybookESLintSnykWebpackBrowserStack
- AI Tools
- GitHub CopilotOpenAI CodexClaude CodeCursorPrompt Engineering
- Design
- FigmaUI/UXPrototypingWireframingPhotoshopIllustratorWeb Accessibility (ADA)
- Motion & Media
- After EffectsPremiere ProDaVinci ResolveBlenderLightroomMotion GraphicsVideo ProductionVideo EditingVisual Effects (VFX)3D Modeling & RenderingPhotographyColor Grading
Experience
Software Engineer · Amdocs
Plano, TX (Remote) · Aug 2024 – Present
- Lead Craft CMS developer for the Fidium Fiber ecosystem: architected and own a headless Craft CMS with a bespoke editor, page builder, GraphQL API, and custom modules serving Fidium Fiber, Business, Wholesale, Partners, Support, buyflow, fidium.net, and consolidated.com.
- Planned and drove delivery from foundation to launch, including the custom Craft modules that extend the platform.
- Redesigned and built the Next.js/React applications for Fidium Fiber, Business, Wholesale, Partners, and Consolidated, and built the original foundation of fidium.net; collaborate with the teams that own fidium.net and buyflow.
- Maintain a shared UI toolkit of reusable components, hooks, and webhooks, tested with Jest and documented in Storybook.
- Configured Nginx reverse proxies to serve the Wholesale, Partners, Business, and Consolidated sites from a single repo; own dev, QA, staging, and production environments with GitLab CI/CD.
- Monitor with Dynatrace and Splunk, stay on call, and join incident war rooms to diagnose root causes and restore service quickly.
- Partner with engineers, marketing, IT, and cloud ops in Jira; mentor developers on Craft CMS. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.
Key achievement: Built the headless Craft CMS (bespoke editor, GraphQL, custom modules) that serves content for 7 newly redesigned sites, and lead the launch and shipment of the Next.js applications for fidium.com, fidiumbusiness.com, fidiumpartners.com, fidiumwholesale.com, consolidated.com, and fidium.net.
Lead PHP / WordPress Developer · Linchpin
Rhode Island (Remote) · Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
- Led development and maintenance of WordPress sites built with ACF and custom Gutenberg blocks, plus custom plugins, optimized for performance and SEO.
- Modernized build tooling with Webpack and set up GitHub CI/CD pipelines using Husky and Release Please.
- Managed hosting and servers, including PHP upgrades and Nginx/Apache configuration; on call for production issues.
- Coordinated with developers, marketing managers, creative directors, and clients to deliver on expectations. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.
Key achievement: Maintained and developed the Birth23.org, fluvalaquatics.com, and Nutrience.com websites.
WordPress Developer · Planit Advertising
Baltimore, MD (Remote) · Mar 2023 – Nov 2023
- Built custom WordPress sites and multiple custom Gutenberg blocks for the company template.
- Worked across dev, staging, and production with automated test and deploy pipelines (Git, Bitbucket); resolved server and pipeline issues.
- Produced custom HTML emails and animated banners; ran monthly maintenance, QA, and ADA compliance checks. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.
Key achievement: Launched the new Toro Haven robotic mower site along with several other sites, on time and on budget.
Director of Interactive Services · Holmes Millet Advertising
Dallas, TX (On-site) · Oct 2015 – Mar 2023
- Designed, developed, and maintained responsive sites and custom themes/templates across Craft CMS, WordPress, and other platforms using PHP, Twig, and JavaScript, with ongoing support for agency and client needs.
- Led the interactive department: direction, training, and assignments for a team of developers, plus client meetings and project estimates.
- Configured and deployed dev, staging, and production environments, maintained enterprise Linux servers, and kept PHP, CMS, and code current.
- Collaborated with creative directors, developers, designers, animators, VFX artists, and clients, managing multiple projects against strict deadlines.
- Ran email campaigns and digital ads, and produced animated video and photography for clients.
Key achievement: Redesigned 3 agency websites, boosting traffic and clientele; doubled traffic for EarthX.org after its 2019 redesign; recognized for Best UI/UX Design in Dallas 2019–2022.
Web Developer · Pixel Clear Designs
Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Dec 2014 – Jul 2015
- Designed and developed WordPress, PHP, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript sites, including migrations, mobile QA, responsive optimization, plugin integration, and launches.
- Created logos and brands for client sites and produced video and photography with developers and creative directors.
- Mentored new creative hires, ran WordPress training for clients, and staffed the customer service call desk.
Key achievement: Launched several websites, including ESPS Trailers, Dart Couriers, and Booher Consultants.
Network Systems Administrator · Ross & Matthews Law Firm
Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Apr 2013 – Dec 2014
- Resolved help desk tickets, specializing in Microsoft workstation repair, and staffed the customer service call desk.
- Managed 80+ thin clients on IBM terminals and 100+ Windows XP/7 workstations; administered Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
- Maintained HP and Xerox printers and hosted company video conferences via GoToMeeting and Zoom.
Key achievement: Replaced all 100+ legacy thin clients with new units on upgraded hardware and migrated Windows desktop workstations from XP to Windows 7; briefly worked on a 5 Gbps internet connection.
IT Technician · E-lite Works
Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Nov 2011 – Dec 2013
- Handled Windows PC repair and troubleshooting, built custom desktops, and managed parts inventory and sales.
- Performed virus removal (rootkits, spyware, and malware), upgrades, data backup and transfer, Windows installs and updates, and network troubleshooting.
- Provided follow-up support, met customer deadlines, and optimized desktop and laptop performance.
Key achievement: Built several custom desktop PCs to customer specifications.