Open to Contract Work and Full Time Positions

🚀 Pyx Global Web Infrastructure

🌍 Main Site → www.pyx.io

Role: Development, Copy Editing, LAMP Cloud Server Deployment and Maintenance
Tech: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, GitHub, CI/CD

📝 Pyx Blog → pulse.pyx.io

Role: Development, custom theming, LAMP Cloud Server Deployment and Maintenance
Tech: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, GitHub, CI/CD

📖 Pyx Knowledge Base → kb.pyx.io

Role: Development, Copy Editing, LAMP Cloud Server Deployment and Maintenance
Tech: Docusaurus, React, GitHub, CI/CD

💬 Pyx Forums → forum.pyx.io

Role: Development, Custom Theme, Copy Editing, Moderation, LAMP Cloud Server Deployment and Maintenance
Tech: phpBB, MySQL, API (Social Login)

📢 Zulip Chat → chat.pyx.io

Role: Development, Custom Theming, API/Bot Integrations, LEPP Cloud Server Deployment and Maintenance
Tech: Python, PostgreSQL, GitHub

🌎 Other Published Sites

🌐 Xylo Digital → xylodigital.com

Role: Web development and hosting services
Tech: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Apache, DigitalOcean

📚 Xylo Wiki → wiki.xylollc.com

Role: Documentation platform
Tech: Docusaurus, React

📝 Between the Wheels Blog → betweenthewheels.blog

Role: Personal blog with dynamic CMS
Tech: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, Strapi.io (CMS)

🐴 WooWoo’s Ranch → woowooranch.org

Role: Nonprofit website to raise money for dog rescue
Tech: HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript

🛠️ Technical Skills

💻 Web Development

Frontend: HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, React
Backend & API: Node.js, PHP, Python
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL

⚙️ Infrastructure & Deployment

Hosting Stacks: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), LEPP (Linux, Nginx, PostgreSQL, Python)
Containerization & CI/CD: Docker, GitHub Actions
Server Management: Linux, SSH, SSL, Apache/Nginx Configuration
DevOps & Cloud: Server deployment, automation
Networking: IP, DNS, Cisco

📊 Project Management & Collaboration

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
Tools: JIRA (Architect, Developer), Notion (Architect, Developer)

Resume

Front-End Developer & Digital Platform Architect with a strong project management background, delivering efficient, responsive, and scalable web applications. I leverage modern technologies—including CSS/SASS, Node.js, React, Webpack, and Docker Desktop—along with GitHub controlled CI/CD workflows to streamline development, enhance performance, and bridge technical and business needs. My expertise spans building and maintaining community platforms, deploying enterprise infrastructure, and driving agile development initiatives, ensuring technical excellence aligns with strategic objectives.

EXPERIENCE

Community Platform Architect & Digital Platform Engineer, Owner

2020-Present

Xylo LLC

Henderson, Nevada

Designed, developed, and maintained a GitHub controlled scalable community platform for Pyx Global, integrating web development, collaboration tools, SSO and CI/CD cloud infrastructure to enhance engagement and productivity
- Built and maintained main website with a responsive blog using HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, and Webpack, optimizing development workflows and performance
- Built a unified Community Collaboration Infrastructure by integrating a phpBB forum with SSO authentication and customizing Zulip chat on a LEMP stack, streamlining real-time communication and user access.
- Launched a Docusaurus Knowledge Base using React, providing a collaborative resource for information sharing
Architected a Notion-based corporate system, creating a single source of truth to enhance productivity and cross-functional teamwork by:
- Building a Project Management system with relational databases and automations to improve productivity
- Building a content management system for seamless approval and storage of blog, social media, and knowledge base content
- Designing partner teamspaces that clients clone and continue using post-project delivery
- Integrating Google Analytics to provide insights into published content, driving data-driven decision-making
Implemented LAMP and LEMP cloud servers with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub using SSH, streamlining deployment processes and improving iteration cycles
Launched a revenue-generating adventure blog focused on Las Vegas experiences, leveraging HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro to maximize organic traffic and affiliate revenue

Test Operations Manager, JIRA Developer

2014-2019

Specialized Bicycle Components

Morgan Hill, CA

Cut prototype testing time by 50% by implementing a JIRA tracking system integrated with Oracle Agile PLM, improving accuracy for flagship models
Developed JIRA dashboards for real-time visibility into test scheduling, lab utilization, and project status across global operations
Streamlined documentation workflows by implementing a Confluence-based system, accelerating work instruction and test method iterations
Led global testing operations for the world’s second-largest bicycle manufacturer, overseeing 3,000+ annual ISO & proprietary tests while ensuring OSHA compliance

Infrastructure Project Manager

2004-2006

Pershing, Division of BNY Mellon

Florham Park, NJ

Streamlined client onboarding process for Independent Broker Dealers (IBDs) by 50% through development of comprehensive configuration management system
Optimized support operations by implementing in-house Level II and Level III technical support structure, reducing costs while maintaining service quality through strategic resource allocation

Senior Network Engineer (NOC)

1999-2004

Pershing, Division of BNY Mellon

Florham Park, NJ

Demonstrated expertise across enterprise networking technologies including WAN protocols (Frame Relay, ISDN, CSU/DSU), routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), and security implementations (NAT, ACL, Tacacs+)
Delivered 24/7 mission-critical support in NetOps Call Center environment, providing comprehensive Level I and II technical troubleshooting while managing data center hardware deployment
Engineered cost-saving C++ automation solution for ISDN circuit monitoring, significantly reducing unnecessary network expenses through intelligent resource allocation

Department Manager and Buyer

2011-2014

Belmont Wheelworks

Belmont, MA

Delivered industry-leading sales performance across premium bicycle brands (Specialized, Trek, Santa Cruz), achieving top producer status with over $750K in annual sales
Executed strategic inventory management and supplier negotiations across multi-location operations, overseeing $1M+ in annual sales and improving departmental margins by 4%
Optimized purchasing strategies and vendor relationships across three retail locations, resulting in a 2% net profit increase under challenging market conditions
Founded the Wheelworks XC Mountain Bike Team, leading a 5-rider squad in the prestigious RTE 66 race series throughout New England
Launched and grew the Wheelworks Strava community to 200+ active members within the first month, creating an engaged digital community of cycling enthusiasts

Hospitality Manager

2007-2011

Flute Champagne Lounge, PS450, The Volstead

New York City

Drove a 17% revenue increase by designing an innovative service incentive program, accelerating beverage service, increasing liquor sales, and boosting team earnings
Managed full-cycle staffing operations for a team of 30+, including recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and professional development
Developed and implemented comprehensive inventory management system, maintaining industry-leading loss prevention rate below 4% while optimizing stock levels

Musician, Educator

1998-Present