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I’ve been working with computers for almost 40 years and programming for the web since 1996. In the front end, I am well-versed in HTML, including HTML5, and Javascript and Typescript, including ES6, jQuery, and React; on the back end, I work primarily in Python, MySQL, and Postgres, with additional experience in PHP and Ruby. I'm versed in a variety of frameworks for each, and I have also worked with Ruby (including Rails), Node.js, and Angular.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies from Earlham College, and experience in live theater - on and off stage. Additionally, I have worked with statistics and data management, and am published both scholastically and in fiction. All of this helps me bring a unique perspective to my programming and development.

Since 2023, I've been working as a senior engineer and tech lead, supporting a legacy Python/Django/React stack. Before that, I worked primarily as a contractor so that I could maintain my parents' house and raise my child as a single parent.

I can only consider remote work. Barring special needs, I do not need extra equipment to work from home.

• As technical lead and anchor on the Technical Escalations team:
  • Performed in-depth troubleshooting and code and data analysis
  • Developed and delivered new site features and bug fixes
  • Maintained a thorough knowledge of the full codebase for multiple repositories
  • Interfaced extensively with other teams to provide technical expertise and develop new strategies and practices
  • Guided and helped to manage more junior engineers
• As a member of the Platform/Architecture and Internal Tools team:
  • Developed and delivered new site features and bug fixes
  • Maintained knowledge of the primary code base
  • Created and maintained several microservices using Amazon AWS lambda functions and elastic container repositories
  • Interfaced with other teams to ensure interoperability and best practices

• Developed blog application software using the Go language.

• Developed and altered themes for the WordPress CMS.
• Managed a LAMP web server.

• Developed and altered themes for the WordPress CMS.
• Migrated multiple WordPress websites into a single Multi-Site installation.

• Served as primary moderator for the flagship Mastodon instance
• Handled abuse reports and user queries and requests

• Operated a Mastodon instance for 800+ users
• Handled abuse reports and user queries and requests
• Managed the server with systemctl, journalctl, etc.
• Modified the server code with Ruby, Javascript, etc.

• Graduated May 2007
• Other significant academic focuses: Theatre, Physics and Astronomy, Japanese Studies