Update Apr 2023: Telemark skiing out my back yard
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2012-Present Overhaul of NASA's Web Presence Custom CMS, UX, design, and cloud hosting for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration solarsystem.nasa.gov universe.nasa.gov climate.nasa.gov exoplanets.nasa.gov moon.nasa.gov mars.nasa.gov sealevel.nasa.gov europa.nasa.gov rps.nasa.gov airs.jpl.nasa.gov earth.jpl.nasa.gov grace.jpl.nasa.gov gracefo.jpl.nasa.gov nisar.jpl.nasa.gov sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov smap.jpl.nasa.gov swot.jpl.nasa.gov saturn.jpl.nasa.gov Role: Director of Technology, Software and Cloud Systems Architect, Lead Developer |
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2018 Mars Insight Landing event for NASA Mars Team 800,000 page views per hour. Role: Cloud Systems Architect |
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2017 Cassini End-of-Mission event for NASA Cassini Mission 200,000 page views per hour Role: Cloud Systems Architect |
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2012 JPL Infographics Project for NASA and Jet Propulsion Labs Application for posting and rating infographics Role: Architect, Lead Developer |
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2011-12 Online store for Blue Rooster Art Supplies Role: Lead Developer, Manager |
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2008, 2010-2011 Large multi-department Salesforce CRM and Organizational Process overhaul for Global Exchange Role: Architect, Lead Developer |
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2010 Working with MooreBoeck on a large number of Flash projects for NASA and Jet Propulsion Labs Role: Architect, Lead Developer |
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2010 Air for TV Flight Simulator over Google Map -based Video Game for Adobe Role: Architect, Lead Developer, Voice Actor |
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2010 Integrated Flash CMS for Artists' Portfolio at MooreBoeck. Role: Architect, Lead Developer |
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2009-2010 Architecting org-wide Salesforce database for Sri Lankan micro-lending NGO SewaLanka Role: Architect, Lead Developer, Outsource Manager |
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2009 Documenting a nine-month solo motorcycle journey through India at Where's Bergen Role: Auto-documentarian |
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2008 Flash and Cold Fusion overhaul of NASA and Jet Propulsion Labs Role: Lead Developer |
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2008 Flex development and architecture in portfolio for Gensler Architects Role: Senior Developer |
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2007 Actionscript programming and Flash development for Starbucks' Planet Green Game Role: Actionscript Developer |
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2006 Flex development in video sharing site (a la YouTube)Sony Crackle Role: Actionscript Developer |
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2005 Architecting and building a custom Record Label CRM and Band Management Tool for Harmony Machine Records and Mission Underground Records Role: Architect, Developer |
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2002-2008 Director of Online Technology, Global Exchange Worked at Global Exchange 6-10 months out of each year, building content management, database, advocacy and e-commerce systems on a project basis. |
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2002-2009 Other Projects
Flash Developer (Actionscript), Web Architect: MyCardMaker.com, Visa Credit Cards, CalTrans, many more Web Developer, Sound Engineer, Musician for Z.O.N.K. 1996-2002 Employment Java Developer, Lead Web Designer: Wedding Channel Software Developer: USWeb/CKS (Levi's, Timberland, IBM PC, many more) Account Executive: Federal News Service, St. Petersburg, Russia Web Designer: Georgetown University Art Department | |
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1993-1997 B.S. with Honors, Major in Language, Minors in Computer Science & Studio Art: Georgetown University. Captain, Georgetown University Rugby Football Club. Founder, Georgetown University Club Sports Association. | |
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Skillset Architecting and designing custom data and web solutions, often utilizing MySQL, PostgreSQL or Salesforce, Ruby on Rails, Flex/Flash or PHP/Java/ColdFusion and HTML5, and Social Networking APIs. Modest audio and (rhythmic, storytelling) video creation/recording/editing experience. Strength: Experience in and management of database architecture, software development, graphic design, sound design and user interface. Basically, I like to work on cool projects with people I respect, and create solutions that are elegant, almost artistic in a technological sense. | |
| Music Career | |
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2020-present Deep Creek, Black Doggs Live Performances Role: Lap Steel, Harmonica, Banjo, Washboard, Drums |  |
2012-2020 The Vignes Rooftop Revival Live Performance 2014-2020 Over 500 Live shows, regional and international touring, festivals (SxSW) video Recording 2016 Samba Manouche (Capital) album 2015 The 404 Sessions (Tomoaki Sato) album Role: Founder, Upright Bass, Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar |
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2012 Vette Music Video and Audio Recording 2012 Single: "The Greatest" by Cat Power video 2012 Single: "Lonely Fighter" by Jonelle Vette video Role: Acoustic Bass |
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1998-2011 Z.O.N.K. Live Performance 2011 Musical: Ozma of Oz (Cutting Ball Theatre) 2001-2008 Over 100 Live shows, solo tours, supporting tours (B-52s, Concrete Blonde) Recording 2005 Half Human (Harmony Machine) 2004 Our Five Worst Songs (Harmony Machine) 2002 Tongue in Cheeks (Mission Underground) 2001 To Play is to Win (Mission Underground) Role: Founder, Bass, Guitar, Harmonica+Effects |
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2010 Aliza Hava Recording 2010 4-Song Demo (Commissioner Gordon) Role: Bass, Harmonica |
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2008 Intangible Moralism Television (Public Access) / The DILFs Film/Video for Television (Recording) 2008 Music direction for 4-6 art/comedy shorts per month Role: Musical Director, Upright Bass, Harmonica+Effects |
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2008 The Porchsteps Recording 2008 Bring Me Back (Amazilia Records) Role: Upright Bass |
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2005 Los Kung Fu Recording 2005 LP (Mission Underground) Role: Producer, Recording Engineer |
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2003 Valerie Orth Recording 2003 4-Song Demo (Mission Underground) Role: Recording Engineer |
| International Travel | |
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2023 Saudi Arabia (10 days work, travel) 2022 Saudi Arabia (8 days work) 2022 Mexico (8 days surf travel) 2021 U.S.A. PCT Trail (25 days section hikes) 2018 Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1 week travel) 2017 Turkey, Kenya (2 weeks travel) 2016 Brazil (2 weeks music tour) 2015 Mexico (5 days travel) 2015 Turkmenistan (2 weeks travel) 2013 Montreal, Quebec (1 week travel) 2013 Patagonia: Argentina, Chile (2 weeks trekking) 2012 Cuba (14 days architecture tour and music training) 2011 Vancouver, BC, Canada (5 days travel) 2011 Tokyo, Japan (5 days travel) 2011 North Korea (10 days people-to-people tour leading) 2011 Thailand (1 month travel) 2010 Azerbaijan, Georgia (1 month travel) 2009 Sri Lanka (1 week travel, 1 month work) 2009 India (9 months motorcycle travel + tour leading) 2007 British Colombia (2 weeks motorcycle travel) 2004 Nepal, China, Thailand (1 month trekking, travel) 2003 Honduras (2 weeks scuba training) 2002 China (2 weeks travel) 1999 Netherlands, France, Italy (3 weeks travel) 1997 Sydney, Australia (5 months study abroad) 1997 Germany, Norway, England, Ireland, France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland (2 months Eurail travel) 1996 St. Petersburg, Russia (5 months study abroad) + travel to Germany, Ukraine, Estonia, Finland 1996 Moscow, Russia (3 months work) + travel to Norway 1992 Russia (2 weeks) + Netherlands |