Public Speaking and Publications
- Core Contributor in WordPress 3.4
- WordCamp Orange County, “Building a CRM on WordPress” (June 2012) presentation
- WordCamp Austin, “Managing a Freelance Business” (May 2012) presentation, video
- WordUp Austin, “Advanced Development Techniques” (Jan 2012) presentation
- WordPress Austin Meetup, “Managing a Freelance Business” (Sept 2011) notes
- WordPress Austin Meetup, “Custom Meta Boxes” (April 2011) information
- WordCamp Austin, “WordPess Beyond Blogging” (Dec 2010) presentation
- WordCamp Houston, “WordPress Beyond Blogging” (Aug 2010) presentation
- BBC Radio 5, “BIL Conference” (Feb 2010)
- CNVE Executive Board Meeting, “Coworking and Entrepreneurship” (May 2009)
- Innovation Camp, “Alternative Work Environments” (June 2008)
- Texas A&M Ideas Challenge, Awards Ceremony (May 2008)
- BIL Conference, “Coworking to Coliving, the Digital Utopia” (March 2008)
- Interviewed by Young Money Magazine (February 2008)
- Interviewed by Smart Money Magazine twice (March 2005 and October 2005)
Links to interviews and articles on the web about me
Events I’ve Organized
All of these events were organized as a group by members of The Creative Space and others in the community. A passionate group of individuals can accomplish so much more together than separately, and I’m honored to have been a part of these groups.
BIL
BIL is a free and open science/technology conference, run in conjunction with TED. It’s now being organized by people all over the world.
http://bilconference.com
BarCamp Texas
BarCamp is an ad-hoc technology gathering for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction with attendees.
http://barcamptexas.com
Refresh Bryan/College Station
Refresh Bryan/College Station, a monthly gathering of business and technology leaders across Texas, usually featuring a guest speaker. Past speakers include Google and Amazon.
http://refreshbcs.org
Employment
WordPress Consultant
- I build custom content management systems for websites with WordPress.
- I put together and manage teams for the design, development, and implementation of large projects.
- I also advise on Search Engine Optimization and Web Business Practices.
- Clients include b5media, Techstars, Project7, Mays Business School, UT Dallas.
Coursevote, Founder
- Developed a facebook application that allows students to choose classes with the help of friends.
- Won 6th Annual Texas A&M Ideas Challenge.
- In March, I stopped pursuing this project. It is still available through Facebook, but is not being developed or supported.
Mays Business School, Web Designer and Photographer
- Redeveloped and maintain many of the Mays Business School websites.
- Add value to Mays Business School by applying my knowledge of new technologies.
- Provide technical expertise and photography in the Business School.
iPod in Car.net, Founder
- Developed an online resource for those looking to add iPods to their cars, featuring product reviews, step-by-step guides, and photo galleries.
- Became the top Google search result for iPod in Car, and increased ad revenue ten fold over three months.
- Sold company to iLounge in March 2007.
Aesthetic Studios (self-employed), Web Designer
- Created successful, functional websites and other promotional material (logos, corporate presentations, print packages…) for clients such as William Pear International, Yours Truly Gifts, and the Conroe Tigers.
- Starting and running my own business provided me with an invaluable experience that could never be taught in a business class.
Logic Design, Graphic Designer
- Developed the interface and frontend design of an online application on time and addressed the many problems that arose along the way.
- Logoyes.com has now been featured on Entrepreneur.com as an award-winning application.
Speed Printing, Assistant Graphic Designer
- Designed print work (brochures, business cards, posters…), developed long-term client relationships, and worked in a group environment.
Education
Texas A&M University
- BBA in Finance, 3.5 Grade Point Average
- Active member of the Business Honors Program
- One of twelve students in the Titans VII class of the Mays Titans program
Oxford University
- Took a course in Moral Philosophy over the summer.
Awards and Honors
- Judge – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2010)
- Finalist – New Ventures Competition (June 2009)
- 3rd Place – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2009)
- 1st Place – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2007)