Skills
Active Directory Certified
Adobe Creative CloudPretty Good
AzureModerate
PHP/MySQLIntermediate
AI Prompt EngineeringAdvanced
TailwindCSS/BootstrapIntermediate
Customer SupportVery Good
PowerShellBeginner
Projects
AI-assisted development projects showcasing modern full-stack development and system integration skills
MiOpinion.com — AI-Assisted Full-Stack Platform (2023-Present)
Advanced Full-Stack Development with AI Integration
Architected and developed a comprehensive bilingual community platform leveraging AI assistance for accelerated development:
Technical Architecture:
- Backend: Custom PHP/MySQL with secure authentication (Argon2id hashing, CSRF protection)
- Frontend: Responsive design with TailwindCSS and Bootstrap
- Payment Integration: Stripe API with webhook processing for automated ad revenue
- Database Design: Multi-table relational structure with zone-based ad targeting
- API Integration: Google Cloud Vision API for AI-powered content moderation
- Mobile: PWA implementation for cross-platform compatibility
AI-Assisted Development:
- AI Collaboration: Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini for code generation and debugging
- Rapid Prototyping: AI-assisted feature development reducing development time by 60%
- Complex Debugging: Advanced troubleshooting of payment systems and database inconsistencies
- System Analysis: Reverse-engineered legacy code structures to implement modern solutions
- AI Prompt Engineering: Developed advanced prompting strategies for technical problem-solving
- Code Optimization: AI-assisted refactoring and performance improvements
Platform Features Developed:
- Multi-Zone Ad System: Developed sophisticated advertising platform with zone-based targeting (News, Sidebar, Classifieds)
- Revenue Automation: Built complete ad purchase → payment → activation pipeline with Stripe integration
- Community Features: Classifieds, social micro-posts, polls, meme generation, dating profiles
- Innovation: Created "BakverZ" feature that reverses text for non-logged-in users to drive registrations
- Bilingual SEO: Optimized for English/Spanish audiences with dual-language support
- Real-time Analytics: Impression tracking, click analytics, and revenue reporting
Problem-Solving Achievements:
- Payment System Debugging: Solved complex dual-table payment status synchronization issues
- Database Schema Analysis: Identified and resolved column naming inconsistencies affecting admin functionality
- Widget Architecture: Created reusable ad widget system supporting multiple zones and responsive design
- Legacy Integration: Successfully bridged old and new system architectures without breaking existing functionality
AI Development Methodology & Cloud Integration
Advanced AI-Assisted Development Skills
AI Platforms Mastery:
- Claude (Anthropic): Advanced code generation and debugging
- ChatGPT (OpenAI): Architecture planning and problem-solving
- Gemini (Google): Code optimization and analysis
- Prompt Engineering: Developed advanced prompting strategies for complex technical problems
Development Acceleration:
- Rapid Prototyping: AI-assisted feature development
- Debug Methodology: Systematic AI-guided troubleshooting
- Code Review: AI-assisted code quality improvement
- Documentation: Automated technical documentation generation
Cloud & Integration:
- Google Cloud APIs: Vision API integration for content processing
- Stripe Cloud: Payment processing and webhook management
- Azure Integration: Leveraging cloud services with existing certifications
- API Development: RESTful API design and implementation
Modern Development Philosophy:
"AI-Augmented Development": Combining traditional IT infrastructure knowledge with cutting-edge AI assistance to accelerate development cycles while maintaining code quality and system reliability. This approach represents the future of development where human expertise guides AI capabilities for optimal results.
Profile
Innovative, high-performing IT professional with full-stack development experience. Azure-certified with ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and environments. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with extensive experience developing community platforms.
Certification
Microsoft Active Directory
2016 (click to view)
Microsoft Azure DP-900
2023 (click to view)
Microsoft Azure 104
2024 (click to view)
Microsoft Azure 500 Security Engineer
2024 (click to view)
Software Literacy
- Active Directory
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Azure
- Confluence
- Google Cloud APIs
- Intune
- Jira
- Microsoft Authenticator
- MySQL
- Okta verify
- PHP
- Putty
- SailPoint
- ServiceNow
- TailwindCSS/Bootstrap
Hobbies
Crypto - Domains - VR Games
- Meta Quest & PS4 VR
- Miopinion.com Bilingual Community Platform
- Mimemes.com SEO Content
- Pickleball
- To the moon with BitCoin!
Experience
Founder & Full-Stack Developer
2023 - Present
MiOpinion.com, Salt Lake City, UT
- Architected and developed a comprehensive community platform with multiple integrated features (news, classifieds, micro-posts, memes, and dating)
- Built secure backend with PHP and MySQL, implementing Argon2id hashing for authentication and CSRF protection
- Created responsive design with TailwindCSS and Bootstrap for optimal mobile and desktop experiences
- Integrated Google Cloud Vision API for AI-powered content generation and moderation
- Developed innovative features including "BakverZ" word reversal and profile-quiz dating functionality
- Optimized for bilingual (English/Spanish) audience with dual-language support
- Implemented PWA capabilities for cross-platform mobile access
Cloud Infrastructure Support
Feb 2024 - Present
Regions Bank, Salt Lake City, UT
- Provision access to cloud applications: Adobe Creative Cloud, Jira, Confluence and M365 via SailPoint and Active Directory.
- Use ServiceNow to manage incidents/tickets. Perform inventory and retirement of IT assets.
- Install Okta verify on mobile devices to enable multi-factor authentication and InTune to access company email.
- Provision company VoIP phones.
Service Desk Analyst
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
Byran Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT
- Imaged, configured and maintained desktops and laptops for users.
- Installed Microsoft Authenticator on company mobile devices to protect user accounts from unauthorized access.
- On/Off boarding of new user accounts and computers in Active Directory.
- Resolved VPN issues.
Computer Technician
Sep 2016 - Aug 2022
Mountainland Technical College, Lehi, UT
- Helped with the network infrastructure by setting up switches, access points and printers.
- Maintained detailed records of IT equipment and services; worked with external vendors via e-mail or phone to resolve service problems.
- Identified, responded, researched and resolved hardware and software problems.
- Deployed software updates on desktops and laptops to avoid non-compliance issues.
Customer Support Supervisor
Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
Delta Airlines, Salt Lake City, UT
- Trained new employees.
- Responsible for investigating and resolving customer-reported issues. Provided resolution through first-point-of-contact.
- Provided resolution at first-point-of-contact.
- In charge of locating and returning luggage that did not arrive at its final destination.
Education
Information Systems
Utah Valley University, Provo, UT