I began my career in web design & development during the 1990s dot com boom. Fresh out of graduate school with an MFA from Otis College of Art & Design, I landed a job at America Online in 1997. There, I gained valuable experience in web and graphic design, learning to use Photoshop, Illustrator, Director Flash and Rainman to create online content.

When AOL restructured in 1999, I moved on to iXL, an international digital agency. My time there deepened my expertise in designing and developing sites using HTML and Flash. Major projects included interactive sites for Mountain Dew, Franklin Covey, and film promotions.

From 2001-2015, I served as webmaster for both URB Magazine (2001-2005), an underground music publication, and Universal Audio (2005-2015), a pro audio equipment company. In both roles, I built and maintained the companies’ websites using prevailing web technologies.

My next position was Senior Developer at Launch Brigade [2016-2024], where I built Angular and React apps and WordPress sites. Major projects include web sites for NGINX, Visit Santa Cruz County, Boom Supersonic, and applications for Bandit Systems, Mesilinka Films, and Bicycle Blue Book.

With over 20 years of hands-on web design and development experience, I have honed my skills in graphic design, animation, and programming languages to create engaging digital experiences. I’ve navigated changes in web technologies and workflows, learning to adapt to serve each company’s unique needs.