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Hi, I’m Greg — a UX designer and web developer with a focus on WordPress and front-end design.
I combine a deep understanding of user behavior with technical development expertise to code thoughtful products built for performance. From eCommerce to marketing sites to productivity software, I deliver meaningful, intuitive digital solutions that delight users and drive competitive business results alike.
Talk to me about Fortnite, abstract art, and mean/dirty/nasty techno.
Some may say I was born to work in design. My father was an artist, designer, and professor. I fondly remember spending time in his home studio with other designers whom he employed to run his small business in between lectures. I read books, we listened to music, and watched the guys click, type, and create.
In the morning before I went to afternoon kindergarten, I'd travel around with my dad visiting design clients and print shops, the journey being soundtracked by Johnny Cash.
I later found my way to Purdue UX Design, a program that seemingly blended everything I wanted: psychology, visual design, and software development.
I was awestruck. This huge, new, impossibly complex and infininite world appeared in front of me--we could build whatever we set our minds to. My time in this rigorous curriculum taught me a user-centered approach to research, UI design, and product development. Digital civics instilled in me the drive to empower folks in solving local problems via scrappy, digital solutions.
Now in the field I'm motivated to continue learning different skills and techniques in full-stack web development contexts. I am motivated in solving real problems and empowering folks to address local issues with novel solutions. I take great joy in training others, and believe that development is an accessible tool that anyone can learn.
In the office I'll greet you with a smile. At some point I'll crack a joke... but, beyond the humor, I'll always be focused on my craft and be excited to explore new code ideas with my team.
The web will never die. Users expect businesses to have lively web experiences with nimble functionality.
I'm building front-end chops by delivering marketing websites that prioritize brand engagement and delightful interaction for businesses around the country.
WordPress presents a powerful CMS and custom front-end flexibility with theme and plugin development. Users can manage uploaded content here, yet can simultaneously bind different data with these objects from Power Apps.
Through JCMA, I deliver different products for several clients that take Dataverse data from Power Apps and serve it up via custom PHP endpoints on the front end. I create design systems and code the entire front-end experiences.
I have developed a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I get excited over small UI details and interesting interactions. And I created one too many different iterations of a carousel.
I'm currently learning new ways to implement React.js, Node, and different use cases for REST APIs. More of these can be found on my GitHub. For example, a custom notebook application that uses local storage.
Delivering a holistic digital experience requires work in every phase...
User Journey
Interview
Site Map
Heuristic Analysis
Sketch
Wireframe
Prototype
Usability Test
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
React
WordPress
...and is lost without North Star values that stand the test of time: