My experience
employment
Head of Customer Care – Paper.li
2013 — 2022
Zendesk WordPress HTML CSS JavaScript
Paper.li was an online content curation platform that enabled users to craft personalized online newspapers. Initially a customer, I caught the attention of the Paper.li team through my use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance my newspaper. They offered me a position to customize papers for other clients, which led to a transition into a support role. Eventually, I became Head of Customer Care, overseeing the support desk while applying my web development skills to maintain and redesign our WordPress support site.
Web Developer – City of Baytown
2002 — 2011
HTML CSS JavaScript Drupal
During my tenure with the City of Baytown, I began as a PC Technician and was subsequently promoted to the role of Web Developer, a testament to my technical proficiency and problem-solving skills. In this capacity, I independently led the redesign, development, and maintenance of the city’s primary website, utilizing Drupal as the content management system. This project was recognized with the prestigious 3CMA Savvy Award in 2010 for its exceptional user experience and visual design. Furthermore, the initiative resulted in significant cost savings of approximately $50,000 by eliminating the need for external web development services.
Projects
Flexbox Playground
React Tailwind CSS
An interactive tool that allows developers to experiment with flexbox styles and generate custom Tailwind CSS classes. Key features include:
- Customize the number of boxes
- Explore various flexbox properties like direction, justification, and alignment
- Live preview of style changes
- Copy generated styles to clipboard for seamless integration
The Flexbox Playground streamlines the process of creating responsive layouts, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners learning flexbox and experienced developers seeking a quick styling solution.
WeatherSense
React Tailwind CSS
An intelligent weather application built with React, offering enhanced features for a superior user experience. Key features include:
- Real-time city suggestions as users type, ensuring accurate location selection
- Dynamic weather icon display next to the city name
- Country code display for clear geographical context
- Comprehensive weather data including temperature, “feels like” temperature, wind speed, and humidity
- Responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices
WeatherSense demonstrates advanced React development, API integration, and user-centric design, setting it apart from typical weather apps. It showcases the ability to create complex, interactive web applications with a focus on user experience and functionality.
Rise of the Thrall
HTML CSS JavaScript AI
Rise of the Thrall is a text-based medieval battle simulator exploring the potential of AI-driven development. This experimental project serves as a proof of concept, demonstrating the feasibility of generating a substantial portion of frontend code (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) using AI prompts. While the core game mechanics were refined through manual adjustments, the majority of the codebase was autonomously generated. Key features include:
- Character customization: Players can select from five character classes, each with unique attribute bonuses
- Immersive storytelling: A dynamic character sheet and story window provide contextual narrative and combat updates
- Strategic gameplay: Players engage in turn-based battles utilizing a combination of melee, magic, and defensive tactics
- Progression system: A tiered weapon system offers opportunities for character advancement
- Complex battle mechanics: A dynamic combat system incorporating Attack, Spell, and Fury Points
This project is an ongoing exploration of AI capabilities in frontend development. Future iterations will focus on expanding gameplay features and refining battle mechanics.
By showcasing my ability to leverage AI as a development tool, this project highlights my adaptability and proficiency in emerging technologies.