Why You Need Me on Your Team (or) A Tale of Tech, Creativity, and Just Enough Midwest Millennial Sass

Let me take you through my professional exploits, where technical prowess meets creative flair, sprinkled with a dash of rye humor and a heap of passion. Buckle up, because this ride shows why I'm the perfect fit for your team.

Starting with my most significant professional achievement: managing 45 clients with state contracts and navigating complex medical rules and regulations. I developed a desktop/mobile software for non-emergency medical transportation dispatch scheduling and management, integrating it into a larger provider brokerage web service. This project, executed with a small development team, involved crucial production hotfixes in C#, .NET, and SQL, achieving 99.9% system uptime and boosting performance by 30%, significantly improving efficiency and user morale.

Creativity and innovation are at the core of my work. My portfolio showcases numerous examples of my ability to think outside the box and develop unique solutions to complex problems. I bring marketing insights, a laid-back yet relentless go-getter attitude, and a creative mind. I blend the vigor of youth with the wisdom of experience—focused on results.

I approach teamwork like Hegelian dialectics, combining ideas to create extraordinary solutions. I thrive in environments where dialogue and debate lead to the best outcomes. My unique blend of senior software development expertise and creative imagination sets me apart.

Staying updated with industry trends is second nature to me. I continuously research, participate, and listen to ensure I'm ahead of the curve and ready to implement the latest advancements. I'm eager to learn and adapt to new technologies. Handling feedback is a strength—I find criticism enlightening and use it for self-improvement, adapting feedback quickly.

I live by quotes like "Imagine Sisyphus Happy" and "Honesty is the best policy." These reflect my optimistic yet straightforward approach to life and work. My most memorable accomplishments include raising two intelligent, kind children, securing a solid marriage, and becoming a respected software developer. Additionally, I've worked on a 105 Raspberry Pi Panoramic camera rig project, balancing technical proficiency with creative problem-solving.

let the projects Begin!

SPEC Design Self-Challenge

This project showcases my ability to create detailed design specifications using a randomized approach.

I used a randomized approach to generate design concepts, utilizing a spreadsheet to organize and structure the process. The spreadsheet includes different categories such as Cryptids, Natures Creatures, and Holidays/Day-To-Day. Each category with specific design types, materials, and descriptions, ensuring a detailed and comprehensive specification for each concept. This challenge demonstrates my ability to develop and document diverse design ideas systematically. Let’s explore the results of this structured experiment.

Challenge 1: Décor - Day - Style Genre

A vibrant coastal decor trey featuring a sunset scene with palm trees against a colorful, geometric background. Materials: Hardened plastic.	A rustic clock with a heart motif in the center, surrounded by vintage numbers and a distressed finish. Materials: Wood or MDF, metal clock hands, glass cover.
A wooden wall shelf with intricate Celtic designs, combining functionality with cultural aesthetics. Materials: Carved wood or MDF, stained or painted finish.	A table lamp with an Art Deco style, featuring a metal base and a stained glass shade with Halloween motifs. Materials: Metal base, stained glass or acrylic shade, electrical components.
A richly patterned room divider with a maximalist design, serving as both a functional divider and a bold decorative statement. Materials: Fabric or printed canvas stretched over a wooden frame	Bookends with intricate, bohemian-style carvings, adding a touch of bohemian charm to any shelf. Materials: Carved wood or MDF, painted or etched designs.
A table runner flag designed for Juneteenth celebrations, featuring traditional colors and patterns. Materials: Durable fabric, printed or embroidered designs.	A set of coasters featuring Southwestern patterns in bold colors, perfect for New Year's Day. Materials: Ceramic or wood, printed or painted designs.
A set of coasters featuring Southwestern patterns in bold colors, perfect for New Year's Day. Materials: Ceramic or wood, printed or painted designs.

Challenge 2: Cryptid - Animitronic Type

Nessie with a sheep in its mouth a plaster cast. I could think of a couple sound and movements that would bring this to life.	The Jersey Devil hitchhiking made me pleased.
Giving it flavor with the lore including the Pine Barrens.	Jersey Devil as Jersey guy is also very funny.
Likely made from hard plastic. he's a little kinky, but not enough not to be adorably marketable!	First 1 is a little wonky but it was important to make sure that not too much dog, monster, or Alien to not look original.
This design please me amnesty. Hits the cute, creepy, and touch that makes a classic PS2 protagonist.	This bigfoot was supposed to education based which I imagine would come with him talking about ecology. He's a vegetarian if you can't tell.
I went chiller here. Also blue berries grow in the forest.	This struck everything I wanted it to.
Owlman is a weird one, this figure obviously wouldn't be great for robotic limbs.	Now thats a animatronic shape and the materials can be easily distinguished.

Challenge 3: Nature Critter - Color - Plushie

A segmented, brown leech design inspired by its real-life counterpart. Materials: Soft silicone, flexible internal structure.	Japanese sea slug with a bright blue color. Materials: Soft rubber, detailed paintwork.
An orange coral structure with an unknown species inspiration. Materials: High-density foam, textured paint.	Clavaria zollingeri-inspired fungi with vibrant magenta color. Materials: Soft fabric, detailed stitching.
High GC gram-positive bacteria in a detailed yellow cluster. Materials: Molded plastic, painted surface.	A cyan-colored male jawfish with its mouth full of eggs. Materials: Hard plastic, detailed paint and gloss finish.
Zoosphaerium neptunus-inspired isopod with green coloration. Materials: Molded plastic, flexible joints.	Pink handfish with a whimsical design. Materials: Soft plush fabric, embroidered details.
Red weevil inspired by Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Materials: Molded plastic, articulated limbs.

Why You Need Me on Your Team (or) A Tale of Tech, Creativity, and Just Enough Midwest Millennial Sass

SPEC Design Self-Challenge

This project showcases my ability to create detailed design specifications using a randomized approach.

Challenge 1: Décor - Day - Style Genre

A vibrant coastal decor trey featuring a sunset scene with palm trees against a colorful, geometric background. Materials: Hardened plastic.

A rustic clock with a heart motif in the center, surrounded by vintage numbers and a distressed finish. Materials: Wood or MDF, metal clock hands, glass cover.

A wooden wall shelf with intricate Celtic designs, combining functionality with cultural aesthetics. Materials: Carved wood or MDF, stained or painted finish.

A table lamp with an Art Deco style, featuring a metal base and a stained glass shade with Halloween motifs. Materials: Metal base, stained glass or acrylic shade, electrical components.

A richly patterned room divider with a maximalist design, serving as both a functional divider and a bold decorative statement. Materials: Fabric or printed canvas stretched over a wooden frame

Bookends with intricate, bohemian-style carvings, adding a touch of bohemian charm to any shelf. Materials: Carved wood or MDF, painted or etched designs.

A table runner flag designed for Juneteenth celebrations, featuring traditional colors and patterns. Materials: Durable fabric, printed or embroidered designs.

A set of coasters featuring Southwestern patterns in bold colors, perfect for New Year's Day. Materials: Ceramic or wood, printed or painted designs.

A set of coasters featuring Southwestern patterns in bold colors, perfect for New Year's Day. Materials: Ceramic or wood, printed or painted designs.

Challenge 2: Cryptid - Animitronic Type

Nessie with a sheep in its mouth a plaster cast. I could think of a couple sound and movements that would bring this to life.

The Jersey Devil hitchhiking made me pleased.

Giving it flavor with the lore including the Pine Barrens.

Jersey Devil as Jersey guy is also very funny.

Likely made from hard plastic. he's a little kinky, but not enough not to be adorably marketable!

First 1 is a little wonky but it was important to make sure that not too much dog, monster, or Alien to not look original.

This design please me amnesty. Hits the cute, creepy, and touch that makes a classic PS2 protagonist.

This bigfoot was supposed to education based which I imagine would come with him talking about ecology. He's a vegetarian if you can't tell.

I went chiller here. Also blue berries grow in the forest.

This struck everything I wanted it to.

Owlman is a weird one, this figure obviously wouldn't be great for robotic limbs.

Now thats a animatronic shape and the materials can be easily distinguished.

Challenge 3: Nature Critter - Color - Plushie

A segmented, brown leech design inspired by its real-life counterpart. Materials: Soft silicone, flexible internal structure.

Japanese sea slug with a bright blue color. Materials: Soft rubber, detailed paintwork.

An orange coral structure with an unknown species inspiration. Materials: High-density foam, textured paint.

Clavaria zollingeri-inspired fungi with vibrant magenta color. Materials: Soft fabric, detailed stitching.

High GC gram-positive bacteria in a detailed yellow cluster. Materials: Molded plastic, painted surface.

A cyan-colored male jawfish with its mouth full of eggs. Materials: Hard plastic, detailed paint and gloss finish.

Zoosphaerium neptunus-inspired isopod with green coloration. Materials: Molded plastic, flexible joints.

Pink handfish with a whimsical design. Materials: Soft plush fabric, embroidered details.

Red weevil inspired by Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Materials: Molded plastic, articulated limbs.