Skills & Abilities

Programming & Development

• Languages:
• • Python: Automation, scripting, workflow optimization, and AI integration.
  • PHP, LUA, MySQL: Backend development and database management.
  • GLSL Shader Lab: Custom shader creation for graphics pipelines.
  • JavaScript: Scripting, debugging, and integration.
    
• Tools & Platforms:
• • Git: Version control for collaborative development.
  • Blender: 3D modeling, animation, UV mapping, and scripting integration.
  • Game Engines: Unity, Unreal, Godot4 for game development.
  • OpenCV: Computer vision tasks like object detection and image processing.
    
• Specialized Knowledge:
• • Archaic hardware/software restoration and adaptation. (Ask!)
    
    

Networking & Infrastructure

• Network Design: For LAN centers, small businesses, and warehouses.
• Server Administration: Linux-based systems (Debian, Docker environments).
• DNS & Ad-Blocking: Configuration (e.g., Technitium DNS).
• VPN Management: OpenVPN, Gluetun for secure remote access.
• CCTV & OIPTV Systems: Configuration, setup, and management.
• Automation: Home and small business system automation.
  
  

Cybersecurity & Intelligence

• OSInt & Trend Analysis: Open-source intelligence gathering and market trend prediction.
• Penetration Testing: Network security hardening.
• Data Protection Compliance: Adherence to data privacy standards.
  
  

Systems Integration

• Business Systems: Inventory management, POS systems, and CRM tools.
• Workflow Automation: Connecting disparate systems for efficiency.
• Cloud Solutions: Implementing scalable systems for growing businesses.

Visual Design

• Graphic Design:
• • Creation of visually compelling designs tailored to both print and digital mediums.
  • Design of promotional materials, banners, posters, and merchandise graphics.
  • Expertise in blending color theory, typography, and layout for impactful visual messaging.
    
• Adobe Creative Suite Mastery:
• • Photoshop: Advanced photo manipulation, compositing, and digital painting.
  • Illustrator: Vector art creation, iconography, and scalable designs for branding and logos.
  • InDesign: Professional print layouts for brochures, books, and catalogs.
    
• 3D Design:
• • UV mapping, texture painting, and procedural material creation for 3D models.
  • High-quality rendering for product visualizations and conceptual design.
  • Experience with Blender’s sculpting tools and rigging for animation-ready assets.
    
• FOSS Tools:
• • Mastery of open-source tools like Inkscape for scalable vector graphics.
  • Collaboration-friendly workflows leveraging free and community-supported software.
    
• Brand Asset Development:
• • Logo design tailored to unique brand stories and market positioning.
  • Style guides to ensure consistent brand identity across media.
  • Custom icon sets, patterns, and assets for cohesive visual language.
    
    

Web Design & Development

• UX/UI Design:
• • Crafting intuitive user interfaces that balance aesthetics with functionality.
  • Prototyping user workflows to optimize accessibility and engagement.
  • Experience conducting user testing to refine designs based on feedback.
    
• Website Creation:
• • Custom WordPress builds tailored to individual or business needs.
  • Headless CMS configurations for fast, scalable, and secure web solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with responsive design, ensuring seamless performance across devices.
    
• SEO Expertise:
• • Keyword research and content optimization to boost search engine rankings.
  • Incorporation of metadata, schema markup, and other technical SEO practices.
  • Monitoring analytics to adapt strategies for increased traffic and conversions.
    
• Thematic Consistency:
• • Integrating branding into websites, including custom themes, color palettes, and typography.
  • Designing web graphics, banners, and visual cues aligned with a company’s identity.
    
    

Small Business Branding

• Comprehensive Branding Strategies:
• • Developing a brand’s story and voice to resonate with target audiences.
  • Designing holistic branding packages, including logos, slogans, and visuals.
  • Adapting branding to digital platforms (social media, websites, apps) and physical materials (business cards, signage, product packaging).
    
• Internal Branding:
• • Theming of internal software suites and interfaces to align with company branding.
  • Custom dashboards and tool UIs designed for improved usability and professional polish.
    
• Brand Awareness Campaigns:
• • Strategizing and executing campaigns to build recognition and engagement.
  • Content creation for cross-platform consistency (email marketing, social media graphics, landing pages).
    
    

Animation & Multimedia

• 2D Animation:
• • Motion graphics for advertisements, explainer videos, and branding reels.
  • Simple, effective animations in tools like After Effects or Blender for storytelling.
    
• 3D Animation:
• • Keyframe and procedural animation for logo reveals and promotional videos.
  • Simulation of physics-based effects for engaging multimedia assets.
    
• Video Editing:
• • Post-production editing, including color grading and visual effects.
  • Short promotional clips and intro sequences optimized for online platforms.
    
    

Creative Problem-Solving

• Color Theory Expertise:
• • Crafting color palettes that evoke the desired emotions and align with brand values.
  • Diagnosing and correcting visual inconsistencies in existing brand materials.
    
• Collaboration with Teams:
• • Partnering with business owners, marketers, and developers to align design goals.
  • Flexible approach to revisions and iterative design processes based on feedback.
    
• Unique Aesthetic Vision:
• • Combining storytelling and visuals to create lasting impressions.
  • Adapting designs to trends without losing brand authenticity.

Creative Brand Photography

• Crafting Visual Identities: Specializing in visually striking, brand-centric photography for products, lifestyles, and marketing campaigns.
• Versatility in Settings: Expertise in both studio and on-location shoots, adapting lighting and composition to enhance every detail.
• Collaborative Storytelling: Partnering with clients to align visuals with their brand’s personality and message.
  
  

Product & E-Commerce Photography

• Optimized for Online Success: High-quality product photography tailored for online stores, catalogs, and advertisements, designed to showcase features and boost conversions.
• Cohesive Visual Themes: Developing consistent imagery across product lines to establish a unified brand identity.
• Creative Experimentation: Utilizing macro photography, unusual angles, or dynamic lighting to highlight product features in a captivating way.
  
  

Advanced Image Editing & Retouching

• RAW Image Mastery: Extracting maximum quality from RAW files with expert color correction, exposure balancing, and noise reduction.
• Open-Source Workflow: Utilizing tools like Darktable and RawTherapee to ensure non-destructive editing for versatile, professional-grade results.
• Tailored Adjustments: Producing polished images for print, web, or immersive applications.
  
  

Textures for Virtual Worlds & Game Development

• Photorealistic Textures: Transforming real-world elements like stone, wood, and metal into seamless textures for game engines like Unity and Unreal.
• PBR Material Expertise: Extracting diffuse, normal, specular, and bump maps from photos to craft physically accurate materials for immersive environments.
• Enhanced Visual Fidelity: Creating texture-rich assets for games, VR/AR experiences, and simulations.
  
  

Digital Asset Creation for Marketing & Media

• Custom Visual Assets: Producing tailored digital assets, such as banners, social media graphics, and marketing visuals, that integrate photography seamlessly into your branding.
• Consistent Aesthetic Design: Ensuring all assets align with your brand’s identity and messaging for a cohesive marketing presence.
• Versatile Formats: Providing images optimized for various platforms, from web ads to printed materials.
  
  

Event & Corporate Coverage

• Key Moment Capture: Documenting corporate events, conferences, and launches with attention to candid and impactful moments.
• Professional & Discreet: Delivering high-quality imagery tailored for reports, promotional materials, and media kits.
  
  

Collaborative Approach

• Client-Focused Process: Working closely with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life.
• Tailored Creativity: Balancing creative direction with client goals to ensure impactful, resonant results.

Operational Optimization:

• POS Systems: Configuration, integration, and optimization of point-of-sale systems to streamline transactions and data collection.
• Workflow Improvement: Designing and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall business operations.
• Scaling Solutions: Developing systems and processes that allow businesses to grow sustainably and adapt to increased demand.
  

Procurement & Vendor Negotiation:

• Vendor Relations: Expertise in negotiating favorable terms with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials and services.
• Procurement Management: Overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and acquisition of goods and services to meet business needs while staying within budget.
  

Supply Chain & Logistics:

• 3PL Expertise: Managing third-party logistics providers, optimizing inventory levels, and improving shipping processes for cost savings and efficiency.
• Order Fulfillment: Designing streamlined order fulfillment processes to ensure fast, accurate, and efficient delivery to customers.
  

Customer-Centric Solutions:

• Responsive Design: Tailoring websites and systems to provide seamless and engaging experiences for users across devices.
• Customer Service Tools: Enhancing systems and tools that improve customer engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

Workplace Safety & Compliance:

• OSHA Compliance: Ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations and industry standards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Hazard Management: Identifying potential hazards, assessing risk, and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize workplace incidents.
• PIT Equipment Operation: Forklift-certified with over 20 years of experience operating reach trucks, pallet jacks, and powered industrial trucks (PIT), ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
• Chemical Safety & Product Knowledge: Familiar with handling hazardous materials, maintaining safety data sheets (SDS), and ensuring proper chemical storage and usage to protect workers and comply with regulations.
  

Instruction & Training:

• Simplification of Technical Concepts: Breaking down complex systems and processes into easy-to-understand instructions for non-technical personnel, ensuring accessibility for all employees.
• Team Training: Providing hands-on instruction on tools, systems, and safety protocols, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge to operate safely and effectively.
• Emergency Response Training: Preparing teams with the skills and knowledge to respond appropriately to workplace accidents, chemical spills, and other emergency situations.
  

IT Administration:

• Server Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Ensuring continuous operation of IT systems by performing routine updates, backups, and troubleshooting for minimal downtime.
• Secure IT Environments: Developing scalable IT solutions that safeguard business data, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and compliant with data protection standards.

Soft Skills & Professional Strengths

• Attention to Detail: Precision in technical and creative projects.
• Active Listening: Ensuring solutions align with client needs.
• Problem-Solving: Innovative approaches to complex challenges.
• Transparency & Collaboration: Clear communication and shared goals.
• Conflict Management: Professional handling of challenging situations.

Electronics & Robotics

• Reverse Engineering: Exploring advanced tech and hardware.
• Robotics: Development and innovation.
• 3D Printing: Proficient in FDM & resin systems.
• CNC Machines: Operation, programming, and GCode expertise.
  

Hobbies

• Drawing, painting, and digital art.
• Plant science and ecological research.
• Cannabis terpene and strain development.

Audio Manipulation & Voice Overs

• Experienced in voice over and reading narration work.
• Skilled in Audacity and other FOSS audio engineering software.

• Procurement & Supply Management: Certified (April 2024).
• Logistics & Distribution Management: Certified (March 2024).
• Handling Difficult Employee Behavior: Certified (September 2023).
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED: American Red Cross (August 2023).
• Team Leadership (L.I & II): Certified (January 2023).
• Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Design (2010).
• Creative Marketing: Business & Product Branding (2008).