Experience

Palantir.net

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Evanston, Illinois, United States Palantir® is a full-service digital consultancy that works to strengthen humanity by helping others discover, create, and share knowledge. Founded in 1996 by George DeMet and Tiffany Farriss. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, with a distributed team spread across 16 states. At Palantir.net I am developing sophisticated user interfaces for Web browser-based applications and sites and using standards-compliant tools including HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP on database-backed Websites… Show more Palantir® is a full-service digital consultancy that works to strengthen humanity by helping others discover, create, and share knowledge. Founded in 1996 by George DeMet and Tiffany Farriss. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, with a distributed team spread across 16 states. At Palantir.net I am developing sophisticated user interfaces for Web browser-based applications and sites and using standards-compliant tools including HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP on database-backed Websites and Web-based applications. Show less



Clicklong Media

• Director

  • 2013 - Present

  Chicago, IL Designing, programming and maintaining websites for marketing consumer electronics and blog offerings. Management of SEO campaigns to draw leads, social networking to generate traffic, generating compelling blog content, maintaining servers and operating email marketing software to increase traffic streams.



HIMSS

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Developer

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

  Chicago, Il. HIMSS innovation companies offer a unique breadth and depth of expertise and capabilities to support healthcare systems and market suppliers. HIMSS designs and leverages key data assets, guides operations and clinical practice through predictive analytics tools and maturity models to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers of best practices in health information and technology, so they have the right information at the point of decision. At HIMSS I worked on creating websites… Show more HIMSS innovation companies offer a unique breadth and depth of expertise and capabilities to support healthcare systems and market suppliers. HIMSS designs and leverages key data assets, guides operations and clinical practice through predictive analytics tools and maturity models to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers of best practices in health information and technology, so they have the right information at the point of decision. At HIMSS I worked on creating websites using PHP, Drupal and JavaScript, writing PHP integrations for event management & lead generation. I created several microsites to help our clients grow their presence on the web and market new product lines. I was also responsible for maintaining and enhancing a network of news websites. Show less



Farm Journal

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Solutions Architect

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Chicago, Il Farm Journal Media is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. Started 140 years ago with the preeminent Farm Journal magazine, the company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through 26 branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; 11 business magazines; 70 events; six nationally broadcasted television and radio programs; a robust mobile text marketing business; and an array of data-driven paid information products… Show more Farm Journal Media is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. Started 140 years ago with the preeminent Farm Journal magazine, the company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through 26 branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; 11 business magazines; 70 events; six nationally broadcasted television and radio programs; a robust mobile text marketing business; and an array of data-driven paid information products. Farm Journal Media also is the majority shareholder of the online equipment marketplace Machinery Pete LLC. In 2010, the Company established the non-profit, public charity Farm Journal Foundation, which is dedicated to sustaining agriculture’s ability to meet the vital needs of a growing population through education and empowerment. At Farm Journal Media I worked on creating websites using PHP and Drupal. I created two successful directory website offerings. I also developed custom modules for loading advertisements, generating email newsletters from content nodes, and centrally managing content creation across a network of sites. Finally, I maintained and upgraded a network of existing agriculture portals from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8. Show less



Sandstorm Design

• United States
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Greater Chicago Area Writing PHP and JavaScript for client websites, developing a web application on the amazon AWS platform, and adding modules to a custom web application to provide tax benefit analysis for large corporations. PHP, JavaScript, Drupal, Vagrant, AWS custom server management code.



WebToMed

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PHP Developer

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  Des Plaines, IL Writing PHP and JavaScript for client websites. Front end layout and translation of design requirements using HTML5 and CSS3. Back end database construction using MySQL.



Solid State Depot

• Founder

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  Boulder, CO Founded a non-profit community workshop dedicated to supporting the Boulder community's desire to gather and work on creative electronics, programming and construction projects. The workshop has more than 50 regular members, offering classes which are open to the public and contributing to the growing maker movement.



Lighthouse Solar Austin

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Web Developer

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Boulder, CO Designing, programming and maintaining websites for a solar panel manufacturer and installer. Also developed an in-house web application for creating installation estimates. Managed a nationwide advertising program utilizing social media for franchise members



Coaction Media

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Director of Technology

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

  Boulder, CO Designing, programming and maintaining two online stores and numerous microsites. High traffic environment with 99.9% uptime and PCI compliant security. Maintaining phones and computer systems within the office as well as managing one programmer.



Artistic Digital Services, Inc.

• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programmer, Systems Administrator

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

  Evanston, Il Wrote PHP, MySQL, CSS, Javascript and AJAX for client sites. Clients including Sears, Swingline, ACCO brands, Nevin Labs. Also administered client servers running Linux, Windows Server and Virtual Servers on VMware. Maintained 8 servers at a nearby data center.