October 2017 – Present : The Wendy’s Company Dublin, OH
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Lead Developer, Web and Mobile
Initially assigned to support the web e-commerce platform, encompassing ordering, membership and location services
applications. Architecture consists of Flux/React SPA, Node, and Java REST service tier. Subsequently supported the
wendys.com intermediary site development, assisting with implementation of middleware for ETL and modeling of CMS
content and MIS data used in the generation of an SEO optimized, pre-rendered React SPA. Concurrently worked with 3rd
party vendor to migrate CMS system from Oracle OWCS to the Acquia Drupal platform.
Transitioned to support the self-service Kiosk development team. Platform architecture consists of a native Node Webkit
application, comprised of a Redux/React SPA, with system level integrations for payment processing and POS systems
integration utilizing the Edge.js library for .Net interoperability.
Currently assigned as team lead on the cross-platform e-commerce team, which is comprised of web, Android and iOS
developers. Objective is to facilitate greater cross platform continuity and overall width/depth of technical skills, while also
focusing on individual team member goals to promote opportunities for career growth within the organization. Role
responsibilities are expanded to include accountability, oversight, and coordination of day to day team activities.
February 2012 – Present : Phillips Technology Group, LLC Columbus, OH
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Owner
A consulting business venture focused towards support of individuals and small businesses in need of IT and web based
product support. Service offerings include brand development and management, graphic and web design, mobile and
web application development, dedicated managed hosting, as well as technical and strategic consulting.
March 2017 – October 2017 : ComResource Columbus, OH
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Project Delivery Consultant
Recruited for lead developer position vacancy at The Wendy’s Company.
June 2016 – February 2017 : Leading EDJE, LLC Dublin, OH
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Senior Solutions Developer
Recruited for lead front end developer role on project team assembled to support Chemical Abstracts Services, Inc.
enterprise product development. With a technology stack consisting of open source frameworks and products including
Java, Jetty, Apache, RIAK, Spark, and SOLR, and utilizing the Docker platform for cloud based delivery. Target deliverable
was a web based port of a thick client application for enterprise users. Spring MVC was employed for the REST service layer
tier, with UI development employing AngularJS SPA architecture. Responsibilities included architecture definition,
development, code assignment and review, developer on-boarding, and coordination with client product owner, business
analyst, and off-site UX team.
February 2014 – February 2016 : Aircraftlogs.com Columbus OH
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Director, Web Development
In addition to application development, responsibilities include project scope outline and scheduling,
oversight of personnel and technical product development, as well as provisioning, management, and administration of internal and external servers.
Development environment consists of .Net framework stack utilizing SQL Server DBMS, for delveiery of SaaS solution targeting part 91 and 125 corporate flight departments
June 2011 – February 2014 : West-Camp Press, Inc. Westerville, OH
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Manager, Web Development
Responsibilities include project scope outline and quotation, oversight of project development and personnel, client technical support,
management and administration of 2 internal and 2 external servers, as well as application development. Development environment consists primarily of
ASP.NET and Coldfusion applications, utilizing SQL Server and MySQL DBMS, with application scopes encompassing web to print,
multi-channel marketing and e-commerce solutions.
February 2004 – June 2011 : Central Ohio Graphics, Inc. Columbus, OH
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General Manager, Production Operations : May 2009 – June 2011
Assumed responsibilities for day to day production operations, scheduling and personnel. Administrative duties included oversight of
personnel staffing, training, scheduling, discipline and review, implementation and improvement of production and quality control
procedures and processes, oversight of equipment service and maintenance. Effectively introduced an environment that was heavily reliant on
cross-training and cross departmental collaboration through emphasis on team and moral building, and job process ownership.
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Digital Production Operations Manager : January 2006 – May 2009
Assumed Management duties of monochrome and color digital production departments in addition to prepress and web development management
responsibilities. Primary function was to improve quality, consistency and efficiency in digital production while introducing initiatives
to minimize departmental costs.
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Manager: Prepress, Internal Design and Web Development : February 2004 – January 2006
Initial task assignment was start up of internal digital prepress department. Procured, installed and maintained necessary hardware/software,
CTP and proofing systems, as well as implementing departmental procedures. Administrative duties included staffing and personnel management.
Assumed web development responsibilities, and was responsible for project management, staffing and oversight of web development and internal
design department.
August 2000 – February 2004 : Bindery & Specialties Pressworks Inc. Plain City, OH
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Prepress Specialist / Web Design and Development
Following the announcement of National Graphics closing, I served as the sole 2nd shift operator for first 2 years of employment.
Duties included conventional prepress stripping and proofing, digital desktop file preparation, color correction, scanning,
imposition, ripping, trapping and output. Additionally tasked with various web design and development projects for both static and dynamic websites.
January 2000 – August 2000 : National Graphics Columbus, OH
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Prepress Specialist / Web Design
Working as coordinator for National’s projects at Spectrum, I was recruited to assist in the installation of a digital prepress solution.
Duties included conventional prepress stripping and proofing, digital desktop file preparation, color correction, scanning, imposition, ripping, trapping and output.
Additionally tasked with various web design projects for static websites.
June 1999 – January 2000 : Spectrum Electronic Prepress Solutions/LithoKraft II Columbus, OH
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Office Manager, Customer Support
Recruited to aid in customer support, duties included client technical support,
quotation and work order generation, digital desktop file preparation. It was at
Spectrum where I was initially introduced to Web Design in it’s infancy.
April 1989 – June 1999 : Central Ohio Graphics, Inc. Columbus, OH
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Production, Estimating, Customer Service Support and Management
My first employment as a freshman in hight school, I was assigned general housekeeping and custodial duties.
I subsequently worked in the warehouse and in conventional prepress. Following graduation I moved to a full time
position in bindery while continuing to assist in prepress. During college I transitioned to the press room,
where I stayed for several years operating presses ranging from duplicators to half size sheet-fed, until offered
an opportunity in estimating. Shortly following, I was assigned to customer service. I was later offered the customer
service manager position which was held until my departure in 1999. During slow periods in college, I spent brief tenures
at both SouthPrint and Fineline Graphics as a press helper on 4 and 6-color 40” sheet-fed presses.