diff --git a/_includes/head.html b/_includes/head.html index a5d57af..e4fad0a 100755 --- a/_includes/head.html +++ b/_includes/head.html @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ {% if page.title AND page.title != "Home" %}{% endif %} {% if page.title != "Home" %}{% endif %} {% if page.description %} - {% endif %} + {% endif %} {% if page.image %} {% endif %} {% if page.title == "Home" %}{{ site.title }} · {{ site.tagline }}{% else %}{{ page.title }} · {{ site.title }}{% endif %} diff --git a/about.md b/about.md index 4a6cc70..c969bc7 100755 --- a/about.md +++ b/about.md @@ -1,23 +1,22 @@ --- layout: page title: About +description: Experienced technology leader focused on agile product management and helping organizations developer expertise in continuous integration and deployment. weight: 2 --- ## Why I do what I do (I'm passionate): -People need the Web. To put it simply, I like building great software for **people**. I devote time in every project to listening to the users of the tools I help build. +With over 10 years of experience in technology leadership, product management, and web development, I help large organizations implement transformative digital solutions and improve their day-to-day operations. I am the founder of M6L LLC, a consulting firm that provides coaching, strategic direction, and technical implementation to clients across various sectors and industries. -I believe the Web can and should make communication and collaboration easier. I enjoy finding simple solutions for difficult problems. - -I’m particularly found of open source solutions integrated with best-in-class cloud services. +My mission is to engage the customer in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of their digital products, and to teach management how to invest in DevOps and a CI/CD workflow to improve cost, quality, and time to release. I have successfully launched and migrated web platforms for Washington County and the City of Portland, using Jira, ServiceNow, Github, CircleCI, Pantheon, Acquia as the core tools and frameworks. I also deliver training, presentations, and workshops to end users, stakeholders, and senior leaders, and conduct surveys, usability testing, and community engagement to ensure site satisfaction. I am passionate about finding simple solutions for difficult problems, and building the careers of smart and capable people. ## What I do (in no particular order): * Product lifecycle +* DevOps/CI/CD * Drupal * Wordpress -* Google Apps for Government -* Google Apps for Education -* Agile Project Management +* Google Workspaces +* Agile Product Management * Solutions Architecture * Information Architecture * Usability Testing @@ -33,6 +32,8 @@ I’m particularly found of open source solutions integrated with best-in-class ## Where I've done what I've done: * M6L LLC * Founder/Principal Consultant +* [Washington County Oregon](https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/) (via M6L LLC) + * [WashingtonCountyOR.gov](https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/) * [City of Portland, Oregon](https://www.portland.gov/) (via M6L LLC) * [Portland.gov](https://www.portland.gov/) * Employee Intranet @@ -52,13 +53,11 @@ I’m particularly found of open source solutions integrated with best-in-class * an LMS * much, much more * The New Group - * [thenewgroup.com](http://thenewgroup.com) * Clients included: * The Recording Academy * Freightliner * Intel * Kavi - * [kavi.com](http://kavi.com) * Clients included: * Intel * DLNA @@ -68,21 +67,19 @@ I’m particularly found of open source solutions integrated with best-in-class * Pacific University * [pacificu.edu](http://pacificu.edu) * Concordia University - * [cu-portland.edu](http://cu-portland.edu) ## Where I volunteer my time * Multnomah County Library Community Action Team -* [City of Portland Technology Oversight Committee](https://www.portlandoregon.gov/omf/56112) +* City of Portland Technology Oversight Committee * Coached 4+ years of youth basketball ## What I do when I'm not working -* Family -* Fun - * Running - * Cycling - * Hiking - * Kayaking - * Skiing - * More things that end in "ing" as time permits +* Guitar/Ukelele/Mandolin Singer/Songwriter +* Running +* Cycling +* Hiking +* Kayaking +* Skiing +* Basically anything outdoors diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index edee508..d7cf900 100755 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- layout: default title: Home +description: Experienced technology leader focused on agile product management and helping organizations developer expertise in continuous integration and deployment. weight: 1 --- @@ -19,9 +20,6 @@

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