Development

"I like clean code, and I cannot lie."

There's a deep feeling of "intergalactic oneness and total understanding" that you can only experience when you've successfully debugged all of your code. It's a feeling so satisfying that you find yourself asking, "would I feel even MORE proud if I took on a more complicated project? How much more intricate can we get, exactly? What do I have to learn to get there faster??".

I just love tinkering with code. Looking at other people's code is like peering deep inside their mind; Even the way mundane tasks are written can speak volumes about the person writing them. Every function is like an essay about the task you're developing, and how you view the project.

Shameless plug: I sell my web services. I specialize in Wordpress and Shopify websites, and take on projects big and small - from monthly website updates on small startup sites, to API integration and Plugin development for international franchises - I offer a wide variety of services. More information can be found on my web services over here.

Creative

"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing"

I was one of those kids who loved to draw. I remember drawing dungeon levels for fictional videogames, and planning out impossible tasks for the player (unless you found the secret item!). Taking an idea, expanding on it, and refining it into existance was something I really enjoyed while growing up.

That passion for creative exploration led me to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where I graduated with a degree in 3D Animation and Modeling. I specialized in mechanical objects such as cars, jets, and trains. I also spent some time building various roadside "furniture" such as barns, shipping containers, etc.

Personal

"Is it crazy how saying sentences backwards creates backwards sentences saying how crazy it is?"

This is just a place where I keep personal stuff; gardening projects, cooking adventures, doodles I like - that sort of thing.

It probably warrants it's own sub-site, but who's got time for that these days?

What's new

View by Technology Used:

3D Animation (1) ,
3D Modeling (10) ,
C# (1) ,
Cel Animation (1) ,
Custom Plugin Development (1) ,
Custom Software Integrations (4) ,
Drawing Tablet (1) ,
Localization Software (3) ,
Low Poly (9) ,
Masking (1) ,
Pen & Ink (1) ,
Photography (1) ,
Photoshop (2) ,
PHP (7) ,
Texture Mapping (10) ,
Theme Design (7) ,
Unity (1) ,
Wordpress (7)

Side Test

Project Date

March 1st, 2022

Project Description

I’ve always wanted to design my own videogame. I can remember doodling level designs when I was 10 years old; little platforms for characters to jump on, equip items, and explore.

About a year ago, I was reflecting on this and decided... Read More

Lawn Makeover

Image Date

July 15th, 2021

Project Description

We’ve been in our house for about 11 years, and last fall we decided we needed to put some serious work into the front of out house. The bushes were large and overgrown, to the point where simply trimming them wasn’t cutting it anymore... Read More

Linai Lunch

Image Date

March 14th, 2021

Project Description

A quick lunch sketch while having a salad for lunch on the Linai at our resort in Florida. If we're not out walking around, at least we're getting some Vitamin D!... Read More

San Pelegrino

Image Date

February 21st, 2021

Project Description

We bought David a drawing tablet lately, and I decided to take it for a spin. I'm working with a brush similar to Conte Crayon here, and paying highlights/shadows to simulate bottle refractions. Not bad for my first honest attempt in ~20 years...... Read More

Self Portrait – 2020 Edition

Image Date

December 8th, 2020

Project Description

I was looking at my profile picture recently, and it suddenly dawned on me that it's probably about 12 years old now! Clearly, it was time to update it. Since I was in middle of this site redesign, I decided to stick to the same basic elements; devel... Read More

Orantech – Website Launch

Project Role

Lead Developer

Launch Date

November 1st, 2020

Project Description

Wireframes were designed by the client, with the Mocks developed by my coworker. I was responsible for all website development. I coordinated with the team which was tasked with developing front-end features, however some of the work needed to be reb... Read More

Dockside Canvas Co. – Website Launch

Project Role

Lead Developer

Launch Date

October 15th, 2020

Project Description

This project was managed entirely by myself; from design to launch. The client wanted to update their site with something more modern, but presented in a way that would showcase more of their product offerings. While this website is still under activ... Read More

Wayne Health – Website Launch

Project Role

Lead Developer

Launch Date

September 5th, 2020

Project Description

On this project, I oversaw a small team of developers. A coworker of mine designed the theme, while I developed the theme structure and oversaw the front-end development team. During this same period, I also coordinated with a third-party vendor, and... Read More

Keystone Real Estate – Website Launch

Project Role

Lead Developer

Launch Date

July 15th, 2020

Project Description

This was designed by a coworker, however I was responsible for the entire site build. This site uses a page builder (Visual Composer, I think), and has an API implementation (which can be found Read More

Aqua-Tots – Website Launch

Project Role

Lead Developer

Launch Date

May 15th, 2020

Project Description

A coworker and I built this website over the course of about 8 weeks. I was responsible for all back-end development, including the geolocation aspect of the website. The site is designed to geolocate you to the nearest store, and modifies all CTA's/... Read More