Experience

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  State of Kansas

  • Topeka, Kansas Area

  • Web Services Manager

    • Mar 2020 - Present
    • Topeka, Kansas Area

    I manage a team of developers who support and develop 25+ websites for the State of Kansas. We develop new templates, build custom functionality, and support existing sites to support agency needs.We work primarily with Sitefinity CMS. Our environment is Azure hosted and utilizes CloudFlare and blob storage. My team is also responsible for maintaining some legacy solutions that are still in use, and facilitate the process of modernizing those solutions.I manage staff, budget, customer relations, modernization initiatives, and major projects within my division.

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  Ludwick Studio

  • Topeka, Kansas, United States

  • Music Producer and Songwriter

    • Jun 2001 - Present
    • Topeka, Kansas, United States

    I've been writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering my own original content and occasional cover songs since the age of 15. I have experience playing and producing many different genres, ranging from rap, indie rock, church music, synth, hyperpop, and hard rock and metal. I have experience in all types of live and studio sound production systems, and have worked with a wide variety of musicians over the years.

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  City of Topeka

  • Topeka, Kansas Area

  • Senior Web Developer

    • Feb 2015 - Mar 2020
    • Topeka, Kansas Area

    As the senior web developer, I built and maintained the City of Topeka website and managed the overall content strategy. I mostly worked with HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Google Analytics, AWS, and WordPress.My daily duties typically include:- Developed and administer a commercial-grade WordPress Multisite installation on AWS EC2, including load balancing and Cloudfront- Build page layouts and master pages on Sharepoint 2013 and WordPress Multisite- Consult with city departments to improve website content and functionality- Develop custom functionality as needed- Streamline current functions and forms on the site to work smoother and more efficiently- Make recommendations on new technology to better serve citizens

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  CivicPlus

  • Lead Content Developer

    • Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

    I manage a portion of the content development team. I also research and implement efficiency tools and recommend updates to our software that assist in more fluid content development.I work a lot with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve or fix pages, and develop tools to manipulate the code automatically to save time and money. I have saved my department an estimated $250,000 over the course of the year with tools I have developed and implemented.

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  WIBW TV

  • Photojournalist / Producer

    • Jul 2010 - Feb 2012

    I filmed and edited video pieces for news shows, conducted interviews, ran live field shots, and operated cameras in the studio for live shows. I also assisted in producing the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows.

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  Kansas State University

  • Resident Assistant

    • Jan 2008 - May 2010

    I oversaw a floor of 106 residents, organized events, enforced rules, and designed fliers and posters in Goodnow Hall.