Freelance Web Software Developer & UI/UX Specialist

June 1994 – Present (Concurrent with Full-Time Employment)

As a self-employed web software developer, I have worked extensively with business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational decision-makers to design, develop, and deploy visually compelling and highly functional websites. My role encompasses the entire web development lifecycle, from conceptualization and storyboarding to design, development, and final publishing.

Key Responsibilities & Expertise:

End-to-End Web Development & Project Ownership:

• Provide comprehensive web development services, taking full ownership of projects from initial concept and wireframing to mockup design, front-end development, and deployment.
• Collaborate with clients to define objectives, target audiences, and branding requirements, ensuring websites are strategically aligned with business goals.

Website Design & UI/UX Development:

• Design and implement user-friendly, aesthetically engaging, and highly functional websites, ensuring optimal user experience (UI/UX) and intuitive navigation.
• Apply modern web design principles, incorporating HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and W3C accessibility standards to enhance usability and compliance.
• Develop structured content layouts and information architecture, optimizing readability and engagement.

Technical Web Development & CMS Expertise:

• Extensive experience building and maintaining over 1,000 websites across six different CMS platforms:
  • HyperCard – 10 websites
  • Dreamweaver – 20 websites
  • HTML-based static sites – 300 websites
  • ASP-based dynamic sites – 360+ websites
  • DotNetNuke (DNN) framework – 252+ websites
  • WordPress CMS – 96 websites
• Expertise in domain name registration, hosting setup, and configuration for seamless deployment.

E-Commerce & Search Engine Optimization (SEO):

• Develop and integrate merchant accounts, shopping carts, and payment processing systems, ensuring secure and seamless e-commerce transactions.
• Optimize websites for search engine visibility, leveraging SEO best practices, Google AdWords campaigns, and search engine registration techniques to drive organic traffic.

Web Development Strategy & Business Solutions:

• Provide consultation on digital marketing strategies and website promotion, ensuring clients maximize their online presence and brand recognition.
• Offer tailored solutions for small businesses, startups, and established enterprises, helping them build robust, scalable, and high-performing web platforms.

With over 1,038 successfully designed and deployed websites, I bring a wealth of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and user-focused design principles to every project. My work continues to evolve with emerging web technologies and trends, ensuring my clients receive cutting-edge solutions that meet modern digital demands.

Senior Software Developer – Web Development

EVO Payments | February 2022 – Present

As a Senior Software Developer, I serve as the primary web developer for EVO Payments, a global leader in credit card and payment processing, operating in over 50 countries and supporting 150 different currencies. The company maintains 83 distinct websites across 23 languages, requiring a dynamic and scalable approach to web development and content management.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

Website Management & Content Updates:

• Responsible for the maintenance, updates, and structural modifications of EVO Payments’ extensive portfolio of 83 websites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless user experiences across multiple languages and regions.
• Oversee page additions, modifications, and deletions to keep content relevant, functional, and aligned with evolving business goals and regulatory requirements.

Sales & Marketing Web Support:

• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to design and deploy custom landing pages for new and changing sales programs.
• Develop targeted, high-converting landing pages optimized for performance, SEO, and user engagement.

Subdomain & Subdirectory Management:

• Establish and manage subdomains and structured subdirectories to support organizational structuring, site hierarchy, and regional expansions.
• Implement logical navigation architectures to enhance website accessibility, search engine indexing, and user experience.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Impact:

• Utilize modern web development technologies and best practices to ensure security, speed, and functionality across all digital platforms.
• Support multi-language content deployment and localization strategies, ensuring consistency across 23 languages.
• Work in an agile development environment, adapting quickly to business needs and market changes.

By maintaining and enhancing EVO Payments’ global web presence, I contribute to the company’s continued success in international payment processing, ensuring that online platforms are technically sound, user-friendly, and strategically optimized.

Recent Websites Designed:
www.evopayments.com
www.evopayments.us
www.evopayments.ca
www.evopayments.mx

10/06/2014 – 09/28/2018

Web Designer & Developer
Major Medical Facility, Anchorage, Alaska
10/06/2014 – 09/28/2018

As a Web Designer & Developer, I was responsible for the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of corporate websites for a major medical facility in Anchorage, Alaska. My role involved the creation of new web properties, enhancement of existing sites, and implementation of modern web technologies to support corporate and medical publications.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Website Design & Development:

• Designed, developed, and maintained corporate and medical facility websites to meet evolving organizational, informational, and patient outreach needs.
• Built and customized WordPress-based websites using WordPress-certified plugins and themes, ensuring functionality, security, and ease of use for non-technical staff.
• Developed websites with custom HTML, HTML5, CSS, W3.CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and DHTML, implementing responsive design principles to optimize performance across devices.

Content Management & Website Optimization:

• Created custom WordPress themes and templates, ensuring brand consistency and intuitive user navigation.
• Developed dynamic and interactive content to enhance user engagement, including custom forms, patient portals, and multimedia integrations.
• Optimized website performance through efficient coding, caching techniques, and database management.

Hosting & Infrastructure Management:

• Provided direct oversight of hosting accounts on DreamHost and GoDaddy, ensuring site reliability, uptime, and security compliance.
• Managed website modifications and updates within dedicated deployment staging areas, allowing for controlled testing and seamless integration of new features.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensured all websites adhered to HIPAA compliance and best security practices for handling medical information.
• Regularly updated and monitored WordPress core, plugins, and themes to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats.

This role required expertise in web development, CMS management, security protocols, and medical-industry web compliance, ensuring the continued success of digital platforms that supported the facility’s corporate and patient communication strategies.

Websites Designed & Built:
www.anthc.org
www.anmc.org
www.tribalwater.org
www.atcemak.org

1/13/2003-6/31/2011

Webmaster
University of Alaska Anchorage
Contract Term Ended

Role Overview:
Served as Webmaster for the University of Alaska Anchorage, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of both new and existing college websites. This role also involved providing training and support for faculty and staff in website creation, maintenance, and programming languages.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Designed and maintained websites for various university departments, including the College of Business and Public Policy and all 14 departmental websites.
• Developed new websites and implemented page updates as required, ensuring consistent functionality and alignment with university standards.
• Provided instructional training to faculty and staff, focusing on the development and maintenance of websites using industry-standard technologies and programming languages.
• Managed university websites utilizing IIS7 in a Windows environment, leveraging ASP and DotNetNuke Content Management System for efficient site management and content updates.

This role contributed to the university’s digital infrastructure by maintaining a robust online presence for both administrative and academic departments, while also empowering faculty and staff with the tools and knowledge to manage their own web content.

www.cbpp.uaa.alaska.edu

Regis University
06/98-6/2002
Instructional Technology Specialist / Webmaster
Regis University, Denver, Colorado
Hired as an Instructional Technology Specialist and Webmaster for Regis University’s Information Technology Services Department, I was responsible for managing technology integration, instructional support, and web development across the university’s five campuses. My role involved project management, research, implementation, and training to enhance classroom learning environments, faculty resources, and administrative operations through innovative technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
 Hired as the university’s Webmaster, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the institution’s web presence, ensuring accessibility, usability, and compliance with higher education technology standards.
• Led the research, development, and implementation of instructional technologies to support teaching, learning, and administrative operations.
• Served as the primary technical resource for instructional technology, overseeing the design, configuration, and deployment of classroom technology solutions in alignment with the university’s academic mission.
Project Management & Strategic Planning:
• Led multiple concurrent technology projects, using industry-standard project management practices to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Conducted needs assessments and technology evaluations to determine the most effective hardware and software solutions for classroom instruction and administrative use.
• Developed long-term strategies for technology integration, infrastructure expansion, and digital learning enhancements across all university campuses.
Advanced Technology Integration & Digital Infrastructure:
• Coordinated the integration of advanced technical services, including:

o Internet topologies and protocols to support seamless connectivity.
o Email services and web-based communications for students, faculty, and staff.
o Broadband audio and video streaming for instructional content and administrative broadcasts.
o Interactive classroom presentation technologies and teleconferencing solutions for remote and in-person learning.
• Evaluated and implemented multimedia, digital, and analog technologies to enhance instructional and administrative operations.
Faculty Training & Professional Development:
• Designed and developed faculty training programs focused on discipline-specific instructional technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Created and delivered cross-training materials to improve faculty and student proficiency in educational technology tools.
• Designed advertising and training materials, including flyers, brochures, training manuals, and instructional guides to promote faculty training sessions.
Distance Learning & Web-Based Course Development:
• Conducted an in-depth research and feasibility study on WebCT, a leading learning management system for distance education.
• Developed a comprehensive WebCT implementation plan, including:

o Software license procurement and installation.
o Faculty training programs for site design, content development, and course management.
o Integration of WebCT into the university’s broader academic technology ecosystem.
This role required expertise in instructional technology, project management, faculty development, and web infrastructure to support a modern, technology-driven academic environment. Through strategic planning and technical leadership, I helped enhance the digital learning experience and optimize classroom technology solutions for a diverse academic community.
Websites Designed & Built
www.regis.edu/

2000 Short Term Contract

2000
Completed Contract in Full

Project Manager
Tenera, Inc., Denver, CO

As a Project Manager at Tenera, Inc., I led the design, development, and deployment of five enterprise-level databases to support inventory tracking and warehouse management. This role required comprehensive project planning, technical development, and training implementation to ensure seamless integration and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Project Planning & Analysis:

• Conducted an extensive needs analysis to define system requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Performed a cost-benefit analysis to optimize resource allocation and system efficiency.
• Led a risk assessment and mitigation strategy, identifying potential technical, operational, and security risks.
• Developed a telecommunications and electronic systems analysis to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.
• Created a project quality plan, outlining performance benchmarks, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.

Database Development & System Architecture:

• Designed and developed five group-level databases using FileMaker Pro 4.1 and 5.0, incorporating:
  • Data entry and accounting controls for inventory tracking and warehouse materials management.
  • Password-protected user authentication with multi-level access control.
  • Inventory movement tracking with time-stamped updates for parts identification, description, and usage history.
  • Automated audit trails to track field and file modifications, ensuring data integrity and accountability.
• Deployed the databases on a secure intranet environment using FileMaker Pro 5 Server, enabling seamless multi-user access and centralized data management.

Project Management & Implementation:

• Utilized MS Project for project scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Developed a user group training program, including:
  • PowerPoint-based training sessions to introduce database functionalities.
  • Comprehensive student handouts and reference materials for ongoing user support.
  • Classroom training sessions to provide hands-on instruction and troubleshooting guidance.

This role required expertise in database architecture, project management, user training, and IT infrastructure deployment, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure solution for inventory management.

2000-2002

Project Manager – One Year Contract Extended for Second Year 
Dyn I&ET, Denver, CO
Rocky Flats Environmental Cleanup Site, Golden, CO

As a Project Manager at Dyn I&ET, I led the full lifecycle development of a secure, enterprise-grade software solution designed to track and manage nuclear waste handling activities at the Rocky Flats Environmental Cleanup Site. This mission-critical project required meticulous planning, strict adherence to Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, and advanced database development using FileMaker Pro.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Software Development & System Architecture:

• Designed and developed an enterprise-level software application hosted on a secure site server, ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing nuclear waste management.
• Engineered an eight-relational-database system to serve as a comprehensive management tool for tracking nuclear waste movement, regulatory infractions, and compliance adherence.
• Implemented advanced user authentication and access control measures, including:
  • Four-level controlled user access (General User, Supervisor, Management, Administrator).
  • Password expiration controls with date-sensitive authentication.
  • Restricted data entry fields to maintain data integrity and prevent unauthorized modifications.
  • Audit tracking module for monitoring field and file modifications.

Functional Modules & System Capabilities:

• Developed core software functionalities, including:
  • Inventory Tracking Module – Monitored waste material handling and movements.
  • Nuclear Rules Infraction Tracking Module – Recorded and reported violations of DOE Nuclear Management Rules.
  • Forms & Reports Module – Generated regulatory compliance reports and operational summaries.
  • Automated Backup & Archiving – Integrated a daily auto-backup system and 30-day interval data archiving for long-term record retention.

Project Planning & Risk Management:

• Conducted a comprehensive needs analysis to align the software’s functionality with operational and compliance requirements.
• Performed a cost-benefit analysis and system improvement assessment to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
• Developed a user impact study and contingency plan to address potential implementation risks.

Training & Deployment:

• Designed and delivered a 500-user training program, including:
  • Classroom training sessions supported by PowerPoint presentations and printed training materials.
  • Hands-on system walkthroughs to familiarize staff with the application’s functionalities.
• Successfully deployed the software on a secure intranet environment using FileMaker Pro 5 Server, meeting all DOE security and compliance standards.
• Completed the project within the four-month implementation deadline, delivering a fully operational, DOE-compliant system to the subcontracting company for site-wide use.

This role required expertise in database architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise software deployment, ensuring the project met stringent federal oversight and security requirements in the highly regulated nuclear waste management sector.

Senior Research Analyst II
Georgia Institute of Technology

February 1990 – August 1994

As a Senior Research Analyst II at Georgia Institute of Technology, I was responsible for managing high-level research, statistical analysis, and publication development in support of the President’s Office. This role encompassed project management, data analysis, departmental leadership, and the development of critical reports and publications that influenced university strategic planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Project Management & Research Analysis:
  Led the research, analysis, and interpretation of complex statistical data to produce polished, data-driven publications supporting university administration, including the President’s Office and Vice President of Strategic Planning.
  Managed the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, data collection, statistical modeling, milestone identification, progress reporting, and final publication development.
  Oversaw strategic planning initiatives for five, ten, and fifteen-year forecasting, providing critical insights for institutional growth and development.
• Departmental Leadership & Budget Oversight:
  Served as Interim Director of a statistical research department, providing leadership and operational oversight while reporting to senior executives, including the Vice President of Strategic Planning, Executive Vice Provost, and University President.
  Managed a $500K annual budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources across multiple research projects, data collection efforts, and publication development.
  Supervised and led an 18-member team, including master’s-level technical project managers and administrative staff, ensuring project milestones were met on time and within budget.
• Publication & Data Reporting:
  Directed the research, design, and production of the Georgia Tech Fact Book, an annual publication compiling key institutional statistics and data used for internal and external reporting.
  Led the design, development, and editing of multiple national journal publications, providing in-depth financial and statistical data analysis.
  Utilized PageMaker and MacDraw Pro for high-quality publication design and SPSS, Wings, and Lotus 1-2-3 for statistical data analysis and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Database & IT Infrastructure Management:
  Designed and developed multiple group-level databases in FileMaker Pro 3.0 for the storage and analysis of financial and statistical data.
  Implemented and maintained a Local Area Network (LAN) using Ethernet 10Base-T, supporting Apple and DOS-based platforms across the department.
  Managed IT infrastructure, including the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all hardware and software systems, as well as peripheral equipment such as laser printers, scanners, external storage units, optical drives, and tape backup systems.
• Strategic & Technical Oversight:
  Leveraged MS Project for tracking and managing long-term initiatives, including the development of the Georgia Tech Fact Book and strategic planning reports.

Provided technical leadership for continuously upgrading and maintaining all IT systems supporting research and data analysis.
This role required a unique combination of project management, strategic analysis, technical expertise, and leadership to drive data-informed decision-making at one of the nation’s leading technological universities.

Information Technology Specialist
Georgia State University
June 1983 – February 1989

As an Information Technology Specialist at Georgia State University, I was responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a Token Ring Computer Network within the Facilities Department Administration. This role required extensive planning and technical expertise to establish a stable and efficient network infrastructure to support administrative operations.

Key responsibilities included:

• Network Implementation: Led the deployment of a Token Ring Network, a specialized networking topology utilizing a three-byte frame called a “token” to ensure fair and efficient data transmission. This setup minimized data collisions and improved overall network performance.
• Server and Workstation Installation: Installed, configured, and integrated three server computers with 55 Dell desktop computers running Windows operating systems, ensuring seamless communication between devices.
• Software Installation and Maintenance: Installed and configured operating systems, productivity software, and custom applications across all workstations, ensuring system compatibility and optimal performance. Regular software updates and troubleshooting were conducted to maintain system integrity.
• Network Performance Optimization: Ensured reliable network functionality by monitoring and maintaining data transmission efficiency within the Token Ring structure, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, and implementing necessary adjustments.
• User Support and Training: Provided technical support to university staff, assisting with hardware and software issues, conducting training sessions on network usage, and ensuring staff could effectively utilize the newly implemented system.

This role demanded a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with university administration to enhance their technological capabilities.