May 2021 – Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• I directed 3D art, engineering and design teams in XR/spatial computing, AI/ML & computer vision projects that brought in new clients and top global brands like Sony, Verizon, adidas and Sesame St., creating Webby-winning/honored immersive work in four of the last five years.

Sep 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

• I lead a team of artists and developers focused on interactive 3D tech, specifically augmented and virtual reality. I both manage and contribute directly to projects as needed, working closely with creative and accounts teams to ensure the best results on-time.

Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater St. Louis

• I'm working to spark interest in and share the possibilities of virtual and augmented reality tech across Greater St. Louis by providing inclusive events and networking opportunities for artists, designers, developers and domain experts across industries. https://stlxr.org

Jun 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater St. Louis

• I'm a senior software developer providing leadership, project management and mentorship in addition to directly contributing to app, IoT and e-commerce projects. I help scope new work & manage overall architecture and approach for production apps with millions of MAU.

May 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater St. Louis

• Leading and instructing aspiring coders of all ages and skill levels from beginner programming concepts and techniques through to full-stack app development in 20-week semesters in Python, Java and JavaScript. I try to recognize and adapt to individual student learning styles, personalities and goals, directing students to the right resources for them in a complex technical landscape.

Feb 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater St. Louis

• I do modern full-stack web and app development featuring HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Angular 2/4/x), PHP and Python, turning creative briefs and visual mock-ups into optimized, responsive, cross-browser-compatible code. Utilizing graphic design sensibilities and Adobe CC tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop, I manage content and create/modify themes and plugins for WordPress and others. Bonus points for part-time virtual reality development opportunities.

Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 · 5 mos

• Created and maintained websites and web apps, including concept and design, full-stack development, e-commerce, communicating with managers-clients and time tracking - languages, libraries and frameworks include HTML5, CSS3, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular.js, Python, Django, WordPress and more

Mar 2014 – Sep 2019 · 5 yrs 6 mos

• Recently:
• Developer of Healium for story-up.com, a guided meditation Augmented Reality experience controlled directly with your brainwaves, nominated for Best Use of AR at the 2019 Webbys
• Building 3D maze applications for a research team at the Washington University in St. Louis Psychology Department
• Writer covering XR design & development for VRFocus.com
• Past:
• UploadVR.com
• Paste Magazine
• The Riverfront Times
• Eleven Magazine

Aug 2013 – Mar 2014 · 7 mos

• Responsible for all print and electronic communication for WU Alumni Clubs and Reunions: copy writing/editing, social media management, web/graphic design, database management, email marketing and analytics

Jan 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · O'Fallon, St. Peters, St. Charles County

• Covered education, local government, A&E community journalism beats throughout St. Charles, MO
• Including HTML editing, page design, photography and database management

Jul 2010 – Jan 2011 · 6 mos · St. Louis, MO

• Managed, authored and edited content for StlMag.com - stories, social media, databases and photos

Jul 2009 – Jan 2010 · 6 mos · Vienna, Austria

• Led an international team of professional and student contributors through each level of newspaper production: concept and planning, writing and editing, layout and design, even delivery

Dec 2008 – Jun 2009 · 6 mos · St. Louis, MO

• Designed, managed and wrote for the HPPF Blog, featuring event recaps, reporting, policy information dissemination and photos