Skills & Expertise
Tools and technologies I use to build exceptional experiences
AI Direction & Implementation
I turn AI capabilities into useful product experiences, defining the workflow, interface, prompts, and implementation from the first concept through a working release.
AI Product Direction
Translate an opportunity into a clear, useful AI-assisted workflow that serves a real user need.
AI Experience Design
Design prompts, controls, output states, and guardrails that make AI features understandable and practical.
Applied AI Development
Build responsive interfaces and API integrations that turn an AI concept into a dependable tool.
Ollama & Local AI
Run and integrate local language models with Ollama for prototyping and custom AI workflows.
Web Development
WordPress
Expert in custom theme development, plugin architecture, and ACF implementations
PHP
Advanced server-side development and custom WordPress functionality
JavaScript
Modern ES6+, DOM manipulation, and interactive web applications
HTML/CSS
Semantic markup, responsive design, and modern CSS techniques
React
Component-based architecture and modern frontend development
MySQL
Database design, optimization, and complex query development
Git
Version control, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows
ACF
Advanced Custom Fields for flexible WordPress content architecture
XAMPP
Local development environments and server configuration
SEO
Technical SEO, semantic content structure, metadata, and search-friendly site architecture
WCAG Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA remediation and QA using Siteimprove and accessiBe, with attention to keyboard, contrast, and semantic behavior
Graphic Design
Photoshop
Photo editing, compositing, and digital asset creation
Illustrator
Vector graphics, logo design, and scalable illustrations
Figma
UI/UX design, prototyping, and collaborative design systems
SVG
Scalable vector graphics optimization and animation
UI/UX Design
User-centered design, wireframing, and interaction patterns
Logo Design
Brand identity creation and memorable visual marks
Branding
Complete brand strategy and visual identity systems
Video Production & Animation
Premiere Pro
Professional video editing, color grading, and post-production workflows
After Effects
Motion graphics, visual effects, and advanced animation techniques
Digital Signage
Content creation and management for campus-wide digital display systems
Video Editing
Storytelling through editing, pacing, and seamless transitions
Media Encoder
Video compression, format conversion, and batch processing
Motion Design
Dynamic animations, kinetic typography, and engaging visual storytelling