Advanced knowledge & passion for modern technological solutions in a rapidly changing environment
Expert in empowering teams, leading projects, & completing goals through positive healthy leadership
Deep knowledge & understanding of modern development technologies & fundamentals
Over 12 years of experience in technology, leadership, development, & design have shown a proven track record of success. Read more about my journey.
Completed redesign, implementation, & upkeep of eCommerce Shopify website
Developed cross-platform Integrations increasing order processing efficiency
Implemented version control/pull request code management structures
Lead teams using Agile/Waterfall methodologies based on project scope
Implemented & maintained IT ticketing system using Jira
Maintained a fully virtual corporate work environment
Implemented modern security procedures & developed internal training programs
Completely transitioned company software to Zoho Suite from previous system
Successfully identified & mostly implemented MRP System
Championed implementation of Quarterly Objectives & Key Results
Led internal & external teams to successful execution of projects/goals
Managed investor & key stakeholder relations through quarterly reports
Maintained IT Budget 3% or below based on yearly earnings
Designed & developed user friendly, responsive, website from scratch w/ Django
Implemented modern security standards for storing & processing data
Made use of Stripe API for handling payment transactions
Automated personally designed email notifications systems
Designed & implemented a sophisticated PostgreSQL relational database
Used AJAX to query database for coupon code processing
Accessed AWS, RDS, EC2, S3, EB, & Git for versioning, deployment, & hosting
Managed content & frontend code base on Wordpress & Drupal themes
Championed revision to email marketing design & templates
Produced company wide site map & implemented simplifications
Managed implmentation & monitoring of analytics trackers
Worked with events team to successfully execute Magento Imagine
Maintained Magento Commerce event apps & websites on-site at Magento Imagine
Implemented company intranet system
Made customizations to WordPress CRM
Migrated all assets from host's servers to S3 bucket
Implemented Lambda functions for form processing
Designed all web/marketing materials with Photoshop & Illustrator
Implemented modern SEO & UI/UX standards
Rebranded DC Comics News & Dark Knight News from original design
Fully designed & implemented websites from scratch
Updated codebase on existing projects
Designed logos, web materials, marketing materials, & cardstock
Provided IT technical support & computer repair services
Worked with Shopify, WordPress, Wix, SquareSpace CMS sytems + custom builds
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." —Warren Bennis
"The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency." —Bill Gates
Case studies from past project I have worked on.
EverSmile is an omnichannel company specializing in oral care appliance cleaning solutions. Shopify provided an ability to launch quickly & the flexability to build a more sophisticated feature set as EverSmile grew. In 2019 we relaunched eversmilewhite.com with implementation & branding provided by Sleepless Media. Project requirments:
SmileRepublic was an early stage B2C play focused on a hybrid at-home aligner system using Invisalign. The consumer scheduled an in-office impression session then received their Invislaign treatment out of office at a discounted rate. This project required a flexible system for payment, fulfillment, & account monitoring for both professionals & patients. Project requirements:
Not all websites require a custom, or partially custom build. WOW (with out wheat) Bakes is a Los Angeles based gluten free, delivered to your door, bakery service. Project requirements:
Available for freelance projects on a limited bases. Please inquire below for availability & rates.
As an expert in web development & modern CMS technologies I offer web services for both new & existing projects. See case studies above or ask for additional references in the chat below.
With several years experience in package, web, print, & marketing design I offer freelance design services aimed at improving or adding to your existing project.
I offer free mentorship to students & young professionals. Growing up I had to find mentorship from a number of sources, leading to a lot of self education. It is my goal to help those in need of additional guidance.
I offer consulting services focused on modernizing systems, development, technical support, & security. This is based on shorter term projects on retainer.
Don't take my word for it, read what other people have to say about their experience working with me.
Sidney is a creator. He has a never ending list of ideas that he wants to bring to life and in my experience working with him, he succeeds. He’s a great developer, a great mentor, a great manager, and a great friend.
At EverBrands Sidney not only managed our IT infrastructure but also built our web presence and design language. As CTO, Sidney architected our path from old systems to modern systems always with an acute awareness of future potential needs and risks. He has become an expert at finding unique software solutions for our sales representatives as well as our manufacturing department.
Based on our working relationship, Sidney is an all-around solid guy with a thoughtful, communicative and impeccable work ethic. He was able to address tough challenges but was always fair, understanding, and even-keeled at every turn. We'd love to work with him again if given the opportunity and I'd highly recommend him for all of his specialized skills.
I worked alongside Sidney at EverBrands on the executive team. A strong team player, he was always able and willing to pitch in on any department as changing business needs demanded. He led the executive team to greater efficiencies by helping implement an OKR system and he consistently managed complex projects through to completion. He was able to tackle challenges outside of technology as well and get up to speed quickly. He was also a thoughtful and conscientious leader that sought to grow those employees under him and he was a diligent and process-oriented coworker who was an asset to all projects he was on.
Sidney was an amazing manager, mentor, and work buddy. His friendliness and empathy always fostered a fun and positive work environment. Despite wearing many hats, he always made time to help me in times of need, to come up with solutions so that we could deliver projects on schedule. From working together, I realized his passion for technology from the way he always tries to learn more to improve his current skillset and to help the company implement better technology. His creative mind is boundless, which makes him a valuable asset to any company.
Sidney is a mindful leader with a passion for technology, fostering a positive organizational culture, and driving continuous improvement in business processes. He tackles tough challenges with a high level of motivation and commitment. He also actively seeks opportunities to learn, which I believe serves him and others well. Sidney's expertise in technology and strong project management skills enable him to add significant value in many capacities. He not only brings strong technical skills to the table, it is also great fun to work with him.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Education is key to self improvement in both our personal & professional lives. It is always my goal to continue growing to serve myself & those around me.
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