OVERVIEW OF EXPERIENCE AND SERVICES

Working in web development, design, audio/video production and Information Architecture (IA) has been one of my life's passions. I'm a full service developer and am an expert in user interface design and user experience (UI/UX), sustainable agile and dry development with high load cloud platform, web design, application planning, W3C + AODA WCAG compliant HTML5/CSS3 /w Scrollmagic and advanced front-end animation.

My core languages/technologies are Javascript. Node.js/es6, Webpack, NUXT/Vue.js, Native Script, Gatsby/Next.js/React+Redux, React Native.

I have over 20 years of agency experience using PHP/Laravel, advanced headless WordPress development /w custom Guttenburg blocks, plugin development, and integration of React / Vue.js. I have also extensively worked for periods using RoR, Python + Django, and Flash/ActionScript.

Most of my development focuses around the separation of technologies and following web standards as outlined in the w3c to allow for optimal continuous integration and plug-and-play reusable components that take advantage of scalable solutions for high-load/high-volume asynchronous cloud delivery at low overhead using scalable services such-as Firebase/GCP and/or Serverless Framework/AWS/API Gateway.

I also have 10 years of experience in SCRUM, agile project management, strategy consulting, UI/UX wireframes, design mockups, legal compliance, proposal writing, technical writing, SEO, and client management.

I’ve created many types of platforms: b2b, b2c, SaaS applications, e-commerce systems, content management systems, real estate sites, investment software, several content management applications, magazine publishing applications, permission based email marketing systems, invoice/billing and business management applications, voting and contest platforms and systems, and several others.

I'm equipped with video production gear. Insta360 Camera, Canon Rebel T6i, GoPro 6/Session 5 4k, battery packs, personal clip mics with bluetooth transmitters. Mic boom, and zoom mics. Ring lighting and various gimbals, rigs, filters, and other professional video and audio production gear.

I also have a strong interest in music, architecture & design, self sustaining and self regulating systems as-well-as alternative energy and environmental and social advocacy, community, and volunteering.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Trickfilm / CTO (September 2021-Oct 2023)

Trickfilm's cloud-native technology makes it possible for creators to rethink the production, distribution, and monetization of their animated content, and gives audiences a unique, interactive, and customizable entertainment experience like no other. Created scalable web platform /w NUXT/Vue.js + Firebase and integrations with Stripe, Wise Payments, Unreal Pixel Streaming, GPU virtualization, NFT/solidity development, integration with Moralis/Web3, AWS, video streaming and encoding, Sendgrid email system, and systems architecture.

Freelance Web Developer / Architect (2009-PRESENT)

Have been working on several agency, client projects, artists, and start-up ventures including Government of Yukon, Album Boutique, Paystubs365, Secret Stache, ROE Firm, Site Mafia Interactive, ORYX Agency, The Secret Location,, Big Brother Canada, Quick World, Deal Comity, iLion Investment Technology, Stand One Records, The Break, Hy-Mark, Cushman Wakefield Waterloo, The Guilt Free Zone + Interactive Game, Laser Thread, and Quandl doing a wide variety of tasks from project to project including, UX/UE planning and wireframing, web/mobile application development and deployment.

Context Creative / Senior Web Developer (September 2019-March 2020)

Worked on projects for Ontario Securities Commission, ShareLife, and Osgoode Hall Law School and w.as involved in developing fully responsive AODA WCAG Compliant sites using HTML5/SASS, Advanced Scroll Magic, Javascript, Webpack, NodeJS, NUXT/VUE,js, PHP, Headless Wordpress CMS /w Advanced Guttenburg custom blocks, & RESTful API services.

One Net Inc. / Senior Web Developer (June 2017-May 2018)

Worked on projects for Standard Media Index, eBillity, Kik, iSentium, Hipster Bait, and was involved in developing, designing, and maintaining sites and applications using HTML5/SASS, NUXT/Vue.js, Webpack, NodeJS, NUXT/VUE,js, PHP.

One Method + Bensimon Byrne / Senior Web Developer (June 2012-May 2013)

An award-winning digital + design shop. I worked on projects for Universal Studios, Fortress Real Capital, Slate Properties, Svedka Vodka, Red Carpet, Lou Dawgs, and was involved in developing, designing, and maintaining sites and applications using HTML5/CSS3, jQuery/Javascript, CreateJS, PHP, and Python.

Web Specialist, TSOT Inc., Toronto, ON (2006-2007)

The primary focus in this Start-Up company was to create a compelling social networking site similar to FaceBook but specifically oriented towards Fraternities and Sororities. Being one of two initial developers my accomplishments were extensive. We worked primarily using an Open Source - Ruby on Rails platform and developed every kind of tool you would find in a social network such as: email communication, private and public profiles and groups, events calendar, financial management utilities and billing, and many more.

Freelance Web Developer, Aquent, Toronto, ON (2003-2006)

Freelanced at various companies on contract basis (TD, Alliance Atlantis, Ogilvy, GJP, Pearson Education, The Works) and was involved in developing, designing, and maintaining sites and applications using Flash, HTML, DHTML, Java-Script, PHP, JSP, ASP.

Technical Manager, Site Mafia Interactive, Toronto, ON (2001-2006)

Spent half of the time in a Project Management Role overseeing several development groups and the other half as a Technical Lead and Developer. Displayed successful time management when working with many clients simultaneously, managing, developing, designing, and maintaining sites using Flash, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, PHP, JSP, C++, ASP, Oracle/Access/MySQL Databases.

Web Developer, Leo Burnett, Toronto, ON (1999-2001)

Worked with large companies' sites such as Procter & Gamble(Cheer, Inner Science), Kellogg's, VISA, Starchoice, and Four Seasons to create a captivating online presence. Involved in the development of several large brand websites and utilities using Flash, HTML, DHTML, Java-Script, Cold Fusion, PHP, Access/ MySQL Databases.

More Experience and References Available Upon Request.

SKILLS

  • Develop using OS X, Sublime Text 3, Advanced Git + Gitflow
  • Advanced Design services using Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma
  • Advanced installation and configuration of Linux and UNIX based systems. VM, Docker, Apache, NGINX, SendMail, Postfix & Shell Scripting
  • Web 2.0, W3c Standards, AODA / WCAG 2.0 Compliance, AGILE, MVC, REST/SOAP, Object Oriented Programming, KISS/DRY
  • Advanced Database: MySQL, Postgres, NOSQL(Firebase, MongoDB, Dynamo)
  • Dev-ops using: AWS, Serverless Framework micro services using EC2, ECS/Docker, CloudFormation, Cloudfront, Lambda + API Gateway. Google Cloud Platform + Firebase.
  • CI/CD using: BuddyPress, AWS CodePipeline, Elastic Beanstalk & Lambda, GitHub. JIRA.
  • Advanced Javascript Frameworks (es6), Webpack, NUXT/Vue.js, Native Script, Gatsby/Next.js/React+Redux, React Native, Node.js/NPM/NVM, Typescript
  • Advanced PHP/Laravel, Wordpress, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, XML, jQuery
  • Intermediate Ruby on Rails, Python
  • Intermediate Flash, Swish, FLEX, Actionscript 2/3
  • Advanced API services design: GraphQL, Oauth, Social API Integration
  • Blockchain Development, ERC-20, ERC-21, Solidity, Truffle Suite, Ganache
  • Project Management, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall
  • Data Mining, Regular Expression, Pattern Matching, RSS
  • e-Commerce, Stripe, Moneris, Authorize.net, Internet Secure, WorldPay, PayPal
  • Email Template Development + Marketing, CASL Compliance
  • SquareSpace, Shopify, WordPress, Content Management, WebHook, Headless
  • Communications: WebRTC Technologies
  • Advanced Scrollmagic & UI/UX Animations
  • Video & Audio Production
  • Music composition, production, and performance Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano/Keys
  • AI / Chat GPT2/4 / AutoGPT / Midjourney / Stable Diffusion
  • Raspberry Pi / Arduino Programming

Portfolio Urls

http://www.trickfilm.com
http://www.trickfunder.com/
http://www.yukon.com/sfa
http://www.attunenyc.com
http://www.silvermirror.com
http://www.magic-pony.com
http://www.samuelmasonpaul.com
http://www.vivanext.com
http://www.bigbrothercanada.ca
http://www.theodorealexander.com
http://www.investingfundamentals.ca/
http://www.standardmediaindex.com
http://www.einsteinmoving.com
http://album.boutique
http://www.svedka.com
http://www.childguidancecenter.org
http://www.benchbrewing.com
http://www.onenetinc.com
http://www.insurrectrebellion.com
http://www.standonerecords.com
http://www.mbrcc.ca
http://www.dealcomity.com
http://www.dunsire.com
http://www.accuservheating.com
http://eyecomplex.surgery
http://canhealthnetwork.ca
http://www.sitemafia.com
http://www.welcometothefort.ca
http://www.extendafamily.ca
http://www.harrisinstitute.com
http://www.sustainablecitiesinstitute.org
http://www.torontoflagfootball.com
http://www.craconline.ca
http://www.theguiltfreezone.com
http://www.gestalt.on.ca
http://www.accomponent.ca
http://www.torontostage.com
http://www.yaleappliance.com
http://www.canada.com
http://www.l2l.ca
http://www.tradefreedom.com
http://www.bannerreport.com
http://www.triplegem.ca
 

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