Executive Portfolio
Professional Journey
Credentials
Community & Service
This page presents my professional history in long form. Each role includes a concise résumé-style summary, with links to additional context, technical details, and personal reflections.
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Code Jamboree: Small Business Owner
March 2022 – Present. Utilize React, Redux, and internationalization techniques in JavaScript and TypeScript within Node.js environment. Develop components from Figma designs and implement charts using Highcharts and Canvas. Employ Scrum/Agile methodologies to manage tasks and issues in Jira. Proficient in writing integration, functional, and unit tests. Read more (context & memoir)
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Decipher: Front End Developer (Grey Matter)
February 2019 – April 2022. Developed front-end applications for an enterprise service-mesh platform using React, Redux-Saga, and modern JavaScript tooling. Supported microservices workflows, data visualization, video and document processing, and later built Golang ingestion services integrating Kafka pipelines and automated status messaging systems. Read more (context & memoir)
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The Goal: Senior Software Development Lead (Deltek)
May 2016 – February 2019. Led front-end development of large-scale single-page applications using modern JavaScript tooling while contributing to backend services in .NET and SQL Server. Improved architecture, build performance, and automation practices, collaborated on cross-team standards, and supported delivery of what became the Deltek Vantagepoint platform. Read more (context & memoir)
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ViiMed: Senior Web Developer
April 2015 – May 2016. Led development of mobile and web applications integrating Bluetooth-enabled medical devices with offline synchronization. Built Angular and React interfaces using REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and Laravel, leveraged advanced HTML5 features, and served as Scrum Master promoting Agile practices and test-driven development. Read more (context & memoir)
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ARPC: Web Developer (Asbestos Claims)
October 2011 – April 2015. As a Senior Full-Stack Consultant, I engineered high-stakes legal digital infrastructure using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Ruby on Rails. I utilized Extreme Programming (XP) methodologies, including Test-Driven Development and Paired Programming, to deliver resilient data architectures and scalable RESTful services. Read more (context & memoir)
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CSC: Programmer Analyst Leader Applications Architect (USCIS)
July 2010 – October 2011. Led architecture and maintenance of mission-critical systems supporting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Advocated best practices, guided SDLC delivery under CMMI and Scrum, mentored teams, ensured Section 508 compliance, and modernized legacy VB6 and DOS systems to C# and .NET architectures. Read more (context & memoir)
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Dedric Mauriac’s Gadget Shop: Owner (Second Life)
November 28, 2005 – December 2011. Built and operated a virtual products business on the Second Life platform, creating 3D models, animations, documentation, blogs, and podcasts. Developed PHP/MySQL services for sales reporting and integrations, generated real-world revenue, and reinvested earnings into server infrastructure to scale operations. Read more (context & memoir)
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CSC: Senior Member Technical Lead (eKM)
July 2003 – July 2010. Led full-lifecycle development of enterprise web applications, databases, and SharePoint integrations. Architected contract management and knowledge systems, migrated Classic ASP to ASP.NET, implemented PKI and accessibility standards, supported multi-network replication, and delivered data-driven reporting solutions for federal and internal programs. Read more (context & memoir)
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CSC: Software Engineer
May 2001 – July 2003. Developed ASP.NET applications integrating MS Project, SQL Server, and Excel via VBA for contract tracking and visualization. Designed reporting systems using Crystal Reports, modernized legacy VB6 platforms, and supported bid evaluation through upgraded databases, installers, and automated reporting workflows. Read more (context & memoir)
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StarCompliance: Classic ASP Developer (Data Pipeline & Reporting Systems)
September 2000 – April 2001. Developed production data pipelines ingesting SEC EDGAR prospectus filings into SQL databases using regex-based parsing. Designed normalized schemas, QA review tools, and ASP-generated compliance reports to identify missing or non-compliant disclosures, supporting scalable, post-funding compliance platform development. Read more (context & memoir)
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Maxim Group: Web Developer (EDAW)
May 2000 – August 2000. Provided on-site web development support for an international planning and environmental design firm. Maintained intranet and database access, built Classic ASP pages, automated image processing, generated reports and charts, enabled Novell-based single sign-on, and converted documents across PDF, Word, and HTML formats. Read more (context & memoir)
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StarCompliance: Classic ASP Developer (Prototype Systems)
May 2000. Developed proof-of-concept systems demonstrating data mining of SEC EDGAR filings via FTP and Gopher. Built a rudimentary ASP website to generate reports, showcasing potential investor-facing services and validating early product concepts for a startup environment with limited resources and timelines. Read more (context & memoir)
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digitalNATION: Classic ASP Developer (Highway Interchange)
July 1999 – April 2000. Early-career role in dedicated hosting, combining systems administration with custom web development. Supported databases, mail and web servers, built ASP-based client sites, reporting tools, and reusable templates, and worked closely with production infrastructure during the pre-cloud era of internet hosting. Read more (context & memoir)
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GMSI: Web Application Developer (Navy:Warrior Online)
September 1998 — June 1999. Developed web applications for a U.S. military portal, converting paper workflows to precise printable online forms while implementing CSS2 print styling, DHTML, ActiveX and PKI authentication. Expanded into Classic ASP development, SQL Server design, distributed COM components, and multi-tier architectures. Read more (context & memoir)
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Axiom Studios: Director
February 1997 – September 2009. Founded and led a freelance web development and design studio, delivering custom client projects and building an early JavaScript-based news syndication platform predating RSS. Developed gaming community sites, migrated PERL systems to Classic ASP, and supported long-term content publishing and distribution workflows. Read more (context & memoir)
Transitional Career Experience (College Through Early Adulthood)
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Ruby Tuesday: Prep Cook
October 1997 – April 1998. Supported kitchen operations through efficient preparation of ingredients, consistent portioning, and timely production of sides and components. Maintained sanitation standards, closed nightly with equipment cleaning and fryer maintenance, and worked collaboratively to ensure quality, safety, organization, and support for demands. Read more (context & memoir)
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Burger King: Cashier
June 1997 – September 1997. Managed various aspects of the customer service experience. Duties encompassed taking orders, handling cash transactions, and expediting orders to ensure prompt service. I also addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints courteously. Read more (context & memoir)
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WLR Foods: Pullet Catcher
August 1996 – May 1997. Performed essential duties in poultry production by capturing and tallying birds under low-light, high-dust conditions; demonstrated endurance during night shifts; administered vaccinations to support flock health; and operated vehicles to travel between multiple growing and egg-laying facilities as required. Read more (context & memoir)
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Winchester Amusement Company: Amusement Ride Technician
July 1996 – August 1996. Supported traveling fair operations by assembling and disassembling rides, booths, and equipment; assisted operators during setup and teardown; operated children’s attractions; worked extended overnight shifts during location transitions; contributed to safe, efficient site moves and consistent event readiness each week. Read more (context & memoir)
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Subway: Sandwich Artist
April 1995 – November 1995. Prepared customer orders, handled cash transactions, maintained equipment cleanliness, stocked supplies, and ensured fresh product availability; addressed customer concerns, supported closing procedures, secured the premises, and applied sound judgment in busy late-evening conditions to protect assets and maintain efficient operations. Read more (context & memoir)
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Freelance Graphic Artist (Dragon Software)
April 1995 – January 1996. Provided ad-hoc creative support for a small software publisher, developing 2D and 3D artwork, animated GIFs, logos, character assets, and interface elements for shareware products. Contributed to visual branding, improved user experience, and supported collaboration through BBS-based file sharing and communication. Read more (context & memoir)
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Biodecision: Clinical Research Participant
August 1994. Maintained 100% compliance in a high-stakes bioequivalence study. Navigated rigorous 24/7 monitoring and metabolic protocols as a “baseline” subject. Demonstrated extreme discipline in zero-tolerance testing environments, establishing a foundational understanding of data integrity, environmental parity, and systematic reliability. Read more (context & memoir)
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Revco: Stock Clerk
June 1994 – August 1994. Managed inventory, stocked shelves, organized merchandise, and maintained presentation standards in a downtown retail environment. Operated freight elevator for stock movement, supported daily operations, and assisted with secure bank deposits, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and trust handling sensitive responsibilities. Read more (context & memoir)
Early Foundations & Initiative (K-12 Years)
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Frankfort High School: Independent Yearbook Advertising Liaison
November 1993 – April 1994. Managed B2B sales cycles and digital ad production to subsidize publication costs. Utilized DPaint and Disney Animation Studio to engineer visual marketing assets for local businesses. Demonstrated high-level communication and graphic design skills while bridging commercial interests with digital print-production. Read more (context & memoir)
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Moten Snow-to-Software Operations: Founder & Operator
December 1992 – February 1993. Bootstrapped capital for RSD Game-Maker through independent residential snow remediation. Converted “sweat equity” into technical investment, mastering tile-based logic and cross-modal UI paradigms. This foundational experience in visual signal processing directly informs my modern implementations of the Web Audio API. Read more (context & memoir)
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Mineral Daily News-Tribune: Substitute Newspaper Distributor
May 1992 – May 1994. Provided operational redundancy for a three-mile rural distribution route. Managed last-mile delivery and payment collection under extreme weather and terrain constraints. Ensured 100% service uptime for a family member by maintaining strict fulfillment deadlines and neighborhood-level relationship management. Read more (context & memoir)
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McDonald’s: Cashier
June 1991 – August 1991. Managed high-volume cash operations, drawer reconciliation, and “Kitchen Spanish” order expediting. Demonstrated extreme reliability under relentless “on-call” proximity demands. Maintained professional service delivery while navigating hazardous pedestrian commutes and reconciling complex social and personal values in a high-pressure environment. Read more (context & memoir)
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Baltimore County Summer Jobs: Youth Worker
June 1990 – August 1990. Managed autonomous urban maintenance and regional infrastructure restoration. Executed large-scale post-event site remediation using manual waste-categorization protocols. Demonstrated operational flexibility and physical endurance while navigating equipment limitations, hazardous urban environments, and high-visibility safety requirements across diverse municipal sites. Read more (context & memoir)
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Baltimore County Summer Jobs: Youth Worker
June 1989 – August 1989. Converted the historic 1872 Almshouse estate into a public park via manual land reclamation. Utilized a sling blade for topographical clearing under strict state safety permits. Cultivated team morale by reinvesting recovered “soda machine windfalls” into crew refreshments during the Maryland summer. Read more (context & memoir)
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Moten Brothers Mowing Services: Lawn Maintenance Technician
June 1985 – September 1988. Operated manual push mowers for family and residential properties, ensuring precision through meticulously aligned passes and meticulous equipment care. Developed foundational professional habits in mechanical maintenance, operational safety, and the disciplined execution of labor-intensive tasks under the guidance of family leadership. Read more (context & memoir)