About John-Paul

IT Professional, Educator, and Marketing Strategist with a Focus on Human-Centered Computing, Full Stack Development, and Impactful Digital Solutions

An experienced IT professional with a career spanning roles as a Visiting Lecturer at RIT’s School of Information, an IT Strategist in Enrollment Management, Full Stack Developer, and Consultant. My expertise centers on full-stack development, database management, digital accessibility, and marketing. As an educator, I’ve taught a diverse range of topics to graduate and undergraduate students, from web development and programming to multimedia production and database design.

I’ve managed every aspect of the development lifecycle, emphasizing strong client relationships to ensure tailored, impactful solutions. Previously, I served as an Information Technology Strategist for RIT’s Enrollment Management Division, spearheading projects like The Loop, a social network for new students, and FeedMasher, an open-source content aggregator that powered the RIT homepage for over four years.

As the founder of Bantam Creative, a consulting firm focused on CRM, e-commerce, and social networking solutions

I advocate for open-source technology, contributing to projects like Mozilla’s Popcorn.js and Joomla extensions. I also actively mentor student groups, including RIT’s Women in Computing and the National Society for Black Engineers.

Outside the tech world, I’m the web/technology coordinator for the Rochester Chapter of the American Statistical Association and enjoy skiing, hiking, and keeping backyard chickens.

My Stack

Technologies & Tools I’ve Extensively Worked With

Part of me thinks in disingenuous to put a list of the technologies i’ve worked with; and theres a funny comic somewhere about a candidate who doesn’t get hired as they only know 19 of the required 20 skills needed for the job; but nonetheless here are some of the technologies I have worked with:

My Most Used Programming Languages:
Python, Java, Javascript, Typescript, PHP, Objective C, and Swift

Frontend Framework Experience:
React, Svelte, jQuery (RIP), ES6 Modules & Good ol’ Vannila JS

CSS Framework Experience:
Bootstrap, Bulma, Tailwind

CRM & CMS Experience:
WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, PeopleSoft, Technolutions Slate

DBMS Experience:
Microsoft SQL, MySQL & MariaDB, Oracle, NoSQL / Mongo

DevOps Stuff:
Github / Gitlab, Webpack, Gulp, SASS, Babel

Project Management & Communication:
Clickup, Slack, Trello, Jira, SmartSheet

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

To learn about my work in academia; teaching, mentoring, and service you may download my Curriculum Vitae. Also be sure to check out the classes taught / mentoring section of the Skills Explorer on the Homepage

Curriculum Vitae PDF Download

Resume

Although this website serves as a living / breathing resume, you can also download a PDF of my resume as well! Additionally, a web version is provided below.

Resume PDF Download

Education

Bachelors of Science in Information Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology
Concentration in Web Development. Minor in Psychology
Graduated May 2006

Masters of Science in Professional Studies

Rochester Institute of Technology
Concentrations in Human Computer Interaction & Marketing
Graduated Fall 2015

Industry & Teaching Experience

Consultant / Full Stack Developer

Accelerate Media Inc.
May 2024 – Present

At Accelerate Media, I facilitate strategic initiatives by blending creative and technical expertise to deliver measurable results for clients in marketing, advertising, and development. I oversee full-stack development projects, leveraging tools like WordPress and REST APIs to create responsive, user-driven experiences. My unique combination of technical skills, leadership, and marketing knowledge allowed me to collaborate effectively with SEO professionals, bringing a holistic approach to all my projects.

Mentor (volunteer)

Next Chapter Project
July 2024 – Present

Serving as a mentor to formerly incarcerated individuals as they embark upon a 12 week boot camp; Next Chapter Project helps to empower people with the skills, confidence, and support necessary to transition post-incarceration into meaningful, skilled careers in the tech industry.

Visiting Professor

Rochester Institute of Technology – School of Information
August 2019 – May 2024

  • Taught courses to undergraduate & graduate students in the fields of Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Computing, and database.
  • Developed curriculum and helped coordinate large multi-section international classes including implementation of an interactive textbook.
  • Designed and implemented a Drupal based website to highlight student Scholarly activity in RIT’s School of Information.
  • Founded an annual project in which students give back to the community by partnering with small local non-profit https://www.rit.edu/spotlights/code-community-weaving-real-world-non-profit-projects-web-technologies-course 
Adjunct Professor

Rochester Institute of Technology

  • School of Interactive Games & Media (August 2024 – Present)
    Teaching students an upper level course which explores the design and development of media-rich applications.  Topics include: typescript, node.js and react.
  • School of Information (January 2016 – May 2018)
    Taught several courses including Rapid Online Presence and Web and Mobile I.
IT Strategist / Technical Lead

Rochester Institute of Technology – Enrollment Management
July 2013 – August 2019

As a technology leader within RIT’s Enrollment Management Division, I have driven the design, development, and implementation of key systems supporting Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, and Financial Aid. I created FeedMasher, powering a significant portion of RIT’s homepage for over five years, and designed a social networking platform for 15,000 users. I led teams building full-stack applications, spearheaded the adoption of CRM platforms (Oracle and Slate) for enrollment, and served on the RIT Web Advisory Committee, shaping web and infrastructure strategy campus-wide.

Full Stack Web Developer (Web Analyst)

Rochester Institute of Technology – Undergraduate Admissions Office
January 2008 – July 2013

Supported technology and web development in the Undergraduate Admissions Office as a means for assisting with student recruitment and selection efforts designed to satisfy Institute-established freshman and transfer enrollment goals. 

Adjunct Professor

Rochester Institute of Technology – School of Information
January 2016 – May 2018

  • Taught several courses including Rapid Online Presence and Web and Mobile I.
Founder & Creative Director

Bantam Creative
August 2013 – Present

  • A consulting firm that offers branding and web development services.
  • Notable Clients:
    • National Human Resources Foundation (website migration to Joomla)
    • The Learning Tree Daycare Center (full brand and website development)
    • Newdigs (developed a WordPress site and WordPress theme)
    • Dobber Fantasy Sports Network (e-commerce support)
    • Harmony Productions
    • Rochester Underground
      • October 2005 – July 2008
      • Set up a content management system for a humor and local event website.  Contains over 10,000+ unique content items (videos, pictures), 4000+ registered users.
Lead Developer

StreamTeam (provider of web development & streaming video services in Rochester NY) 
January 2006 – December 2007

I joined a team of developers to provide leadership and coordination, helping guide a talented group of programmers toward more structured goals. I created an MMS message delivery system powered by Microsoft ASP, built a custom CMS in classic ASP and Microsoft SQL, and developed a Joomla CMS for the Rochester Underground website, all while navigating the limitations of server constraints.

Web Developer

Rochester Institute of Technology – Undergraduate Admissions Office
October 2005 – December 2007

Developed the Brick City Ambassador Homepage, a blogging platform for students and staff to share their RIT experiences, first using WordPress and later Joomla. I also created a RESTful API for the platform and built an employee portal for staff to schedule recruitment events, create content, and process forms.

To Learn more about the Projects and things I have worked on please visit the skills explorer on the homepage!