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About Me

Software Engineer

Developing solutions and streamlining complex IT systems is my focus. Learning new skills and advancing my knowledge base in multiple fields is my passion.

Technical Skills

Front End Web Development

  • HTML | CSS | JavaScript
  • Angular | TypeScript
  • CMS: WordPress
  • CSS Frameworks: Bootstrap | Bulma

Back End Web Development

  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB

Application Development

  • Java
  • C#
  • Android | Kotlin

Professional Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project Management

Other Technologies

  • Git
  • Apache: Tapestry | Solr | Cayenne
  • SASS
  • Python
  • React
  • Salesforce

Work Experience

Owner

Templeton Softworks

2024 - Present

  • Oversee operations and advance business objectives towards the future.
  • Design and develop solutions for customers.
  • Consult with businesses to create unique solutions for their industries.
Software Engineer

Enterprise Application Development

North Dakota State University | 2020 - Present

  • Engineer system for Research Equipment Database housing over 1000 pieces of equipment. The system was built using Java, Apache Tapestry and Cayenne.
  • Develop updates to the Employment Job List using Angular and TypeScript allowing for potential candidates the ability to search postings with ease.
  • Create University Work Study Program tracking application used to monitor 100's of students in the work study program. The application was built using Java, Apache Tapestry, and Cayenne.
Information Systems Engineer

O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University | 2017 - 2020

  • Engineered a Scholarship application system using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and C#. The system is available to over 4,000 students and built to manage the awarding of over 50 unique scholarships.
  • Managed over 50 websites in a CMS system (Cascade CMS) using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Developed the Indiana Clean Lakes Program website used for citizen science reporting using LAMP stack.
Classroom Technology Support Specialist

Classroom Technology Services

Indiana University | 2014 - 2017

  • Built the Indiana University Classroom Database to be used by 9 campuses, managed departmental intranet web resources, and created web forms using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
  • Trained hourly employees to excel in their positions, and trained faculty/staff on classroom technology.
  • Composed training and support documentation enabling the technical support team to work more efficiently.
Support Advisor

University Information Technology Services (UITS)

Indiana University | 2014 - 2017

  • Trained and supervised hourly consultants by coordinating staff during busy call volumes, handling customer complaints, and answering consultant's questions.
  • Utilized team collaboration skills by pooling together knowledge from a team of professionals and consultants to find answers to the more difficult problems.
  • Guided consultants through complex technical concepts minimizing call times.
Education
Informatics (B.S.)

Indiana University 2012

Psychology (B.A.)

Indiana University 2012

Other Experience
Conferences

Indy Code() 2020 Accepted (Cancelled...Thanks Covid.)

  • Developing the Developer 2.0

Indiana University Statewide IT Conference 2019

  • Developing the Developer 1.0

Indiana University Statewide IT Conference 2018

  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Training
  • Udemy
  • Youtube
  • Google Developers
  • Pluralsight
  • Microsoft Learn

Interests | Hobbies | Activities

I have a wide range of interest with a few linked below. I received my Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2023 and won a gold medal at a submission-only competition. I regularly travel with recent trips to Amsterdam, Chicago, Seattle, and Winnipeg. Check out my blog for my ideas, thoughts, and experiences.

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