Hi. I’m Thomas.

I’m a senior software engineer specializing in WordPress and front-end. I lead projects from concept through deployment. I working closely with clients, project managers, XD, engineers, and QA to build a successful product. From HTML & CSS to WordPress and NextJS applications, I work hard to ensure sites are functional, accessible, fast, and user friendly.

My roles come with a lot of different challenges, but it’s those challenges that help me grow.

Skills

• WordPress
• Front-End (HTML/CSS)
• JavaScript / jQuery / NextJS / React
• PHP
• Google Analytics
• Search Engine Optimization – SEO
• Social Media
• Googling for the answer.

I also run a number of different sites. I love to explore and create in the interactive, and ever-changing, world of the web.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from the Art Institute of Minnesota
Multimedia & Web Design
2001 – 2003
Graduated with Honors

Associates Degree from the Art Institute of Minnesota
Multimedia
1998 – 1999
Graduated with Honors

Work Experience:

Nerdery
www.nerdery.com
Senior Team Manager – 2018-2021
Team Manager – 2017-2018
Development Team Lead – 2014-2017
Senior Software Engineer – 2015-Present
Software Engineer – 2011-2015

TopRank Online Marketing
www.toprankmarketing.com
SEO Designer
Overarching Tasks: Search Engine Optimization, Blog Marketing, Web Design, Technical Optimization, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Webmaster
December 2004 – January 2011

Artropolis – www.artropolis.com
Interactive Production Artist
Overarching Tasks: Web design, Flash Design & Programing
January 2000 – December 2004

PaylessPrint
Webmaster
2003 – 2005
Freelance Job