Director of Technology – North Smithfield Public Schools
2014 – Present
- In my current role I have directed and coordinated the integration of technology into the teaching/learning process to ensure the most efficient and effective use of hardware, software, and systems networking within the district.
- Over the course of the last ten years I have managed several large projects including the installation of WiFi in all of the classrooms, installed over one hundred security cameras, upgraded our virtual server environment multiple times, aided in revising the districts website and integrated numerous educational apps while standardizing and securing our student data exchange.
- While I was working on these projects I was also able to acquire well over one hundred thousand dollars worth of hardware donations as well as utilize federal funding to reduce the cost of these projects.
- Other responsibilities included ensuring the timely maintenance of all computers and peripheral equipment and the maintenance of a helpdesk to record and respond to technology needs of our district’s end-users.
- I have helped to create a shared vision for the use of technology to foster collaborative relationships, ensure data-based decision making, and enhance all aspects of the teaching and learning in the district
Web Developer – AAA Southern New England
2012 – 2014
- Developed and currently maintain numerous public facing and high traffic PHP web applications. Most applications developed utilize API calls to partner vendor services and AJAX to enhance user experience. These applications also generate revenue for the providence headquarters by allowing visitors to perform online transactions.
- Offer technical support for other staff members of the web operations department as needed.
Network Administrator/Web Developer – Woonsocket School District
2010 – 2012
- Responsible for the reliability, stability and security of numerous technical systems including Microsoft Server 2008, Active Directory, Microsoft Windows 7, antivirus solutions, library automation, academic web applications and backup solutions
- Develop IIS and .Net web based solutions as well as design and maintain the online presence www.woonsocketschools.com
- Develop Visual Studio .Net applications to aid in student data automation for state reporting
- Offer training and technical support for administrators and support staff of the school system
- Work with school administration to integrate new applications into the academic environment
- Provide detailed plans and strategies to help maintain a stable and secure network, server and desktop infrastructure
Web Developer – Rhode Island College
2008-2010
- Implemented a custom designed CMS (Content Management System) written in PHP, MySQL and AJAX to streamline the flow of time sensitive information for Rhode Island College
- Developed a custom online solution (www.ric.edu/whatsnews) to replace the existing monthly newspaper distribution which saved the college over $80,000 annually
- Built a custom application in PHP, MySQL and AJAX for the office of admissions to address the scheduling challenges of campus tours
- Assisted with the design and development of the www.ric.edu website
- Presented and trained staff on numerous web applications that were developed
Systems Analyst/Web Developer – State of Rhode Island, Division of Information Technology
2006-2008
- Developed and maintained several critical ASP.NET and PHP web applications for numerous state agencies including the Department of Administration, Department of Corrections, and the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Trained managers and employees on the use of custom designed web applications
- Managed the design and content of several state websites and provided technical support for website related requests
Web Developer – Spade Technology, Inc.
2004-2006
- Assisted senior developer with custom ASP.NET web applications, e-commerce solutions, search engine optimization and content management systems at fast paced IT consulting company
- Converted numerous websites for clients from Adobe Photoshop PSD files to HTML and CSS websites