Professionally Creative Knowledge Worker
code: https://github.com/bkeating
design: https://dribbble.com/flowpoke
bkeating@gmail.com
+1 (510) 387-4875
@flowpoke
Seeking a role at the forefront of UX and engineering, where I can apply my deep expertise in design and development to lead innovative projects. My goal is to harness my diverse skills to create user-centric, technically advanced solutions, guiding teams to deliver impactful and sustainable digital experiences. With a comprehensive background in both UX design and software engineering, I am prepared to take on challenges that demand a high level of technical acumen and creative insight.
- 25+ years in graphic design and user experience
- Power user of Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, Photoshop
- Crafts compelling stories through custom data visualizations
- Rapid iteration champion, excelling in designing with code
- Embraces and inspires with a 'Yes and...' creative mindset
- Profound grasp of file formats for optimal compatibility
- Proficient in creating and managing design systems
- Can design in real-time in front of any size group
- Prioritizes accessibility in every design decision
- Fluent in motion design and micro-interactions
- Values the significance of whitespace in design
- A seasoned veteran of responsive design
- Every pixel is accounted for and utilized
- Limitless on-demand creativity
- 23+ years in Bash, PHP, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Adept at scripting and automating a wide range of tasks
- Wholeheartedly embraces agile development methodologies
- Modeled and administered Relational and NoSQL databases
- Passionate advocate for reactive programming principles
- Expertise in Progressive Web App (PWA) development
- Skilled in building RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
- Pixel-perfect CSS (can match mock-ups perfectly)
- Deep understanding of Git and its advanced uses
- Exceptional abilities in Django, React and Svelte
- Loves to pair up, collaborate, mentor-it-forward
- Responsible for longevity and maintenance
- Thinks (and designs) in twelve-factor
- 24+ years mastering BSD and GNU/Linux system administration
- Proficient in service monitoring tools (SNMP, MRTG, Nagios, CloudWatch)
- Solid understanding of email installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Competent in VM and container virtualization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Managed DNS, network security, and file sharing services
- Adept at circuit soldering and hardware troubleshooting
- Expert in shell scripting for automation (bash, csh, zsh)
- Experienced in hardware forensics and data recovery
- Advanced experience with serverless architectures
- Skilled in setup and recovery of RAID systems
02021-02024 @ Landus Cooperative
- Rapidly led the design and launch of an agriculture-focused CRM system.
- Recruited and led a high-performing team of engineers and designers.
- Initiated custom batch processing tools for agricultural efficiency.
- Specifically hired to cultivate a positive, innovative work culture.
- Implemented Microsoft PowerBI for advanced data analytics.
- Integrated Twilio Flex for Farmers GROW Support hotline.
- Designed user-friendly mobile and desktop UI.
02019-02021 @ Northwestern Mutual
- Gained AWS Cloud certification.
- Mentored and fostered cross-departmental collaboration.
- Contributed to Northwestern Mutual's internal design system.
- Led development of ProQuo Virtual Competition Software.
- Collaborated on rapid software innovation with field reps.
- UX Engineer on the Cream City Labs Innovation Team.
- Created a React-based voice-to-text translation app.
- Initiated a passwordless authentication system.
- Managed a large-scale interactive wall display.
02016-02018 @ Nature’s Classroom Institute and Montessori School
- Managed various digital fundraising and marketing campaigns.
- Developed multi-regional field trip management software.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance in development practices.
- Created a customizable medical form framework.
- Redesigned the website and updated branding.
- Developed an event ticketing system.
02015-02019 @ RP Nutrients, Inc.
- Created Laboratory Information Database Management software.
- Designed and developed dairy farm automation software.
- Led frontend development with React and GraphQL.
- Full-stack development in Python and JavaScript.
- Lead a highly successful marketing campaign.
02014-Present @ East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce
- Designed & Developed easttroy.org and related community projects.
- Replaced ChamberMaster with a custom, Django-based solution.
- Created the Village of East Troy logo and police badge.
02007-02013 for Kevin Kelly
- Crafted SQL queries to help gather content for Cool Tools.
- Developed various web forms with Django and MySQL.
- Managed web infrastructure for Kevin Kelly’s websites.
- Curated artwork for the Silver Cord project.
02008-02010 @ Golden Gate Restaurant Association
- Built online membership system with payment integration.
- Co-designed SFChefs events and related ad campaigns.
- Managed IT infrastructure and developed ggra.org.
02007-02010 @ Shoulder High Productions, LLC.
- Built custom web forms for video production rentals.
- Developed branding and managed web services.
02004-02005 @ Applied Minds, Inc.
- Assisted in building Metaweb Technologies and Freebase (aquired by Google)
- Managed Zope databases and server administration tasks.
02003-02015 @ The Long Now Foundation
- Progressed from UNIX admin to full-stack designer/developer.
- Pivotal in launching the Long Now Membership program with payment integration.
- Led design and dev of longnow.org, theinterval.org, rosettaproject.org, and longbets.org
- Managed A/V for Long-term Thinking Seminars, including online distribution.
- Created logos for major initiatives like The Interval and Rosetta Project.
- Enhanced and managed the Python-Payflowpro open-source package.
- Contributed to the Rosetta Project's inclusion in ESA's comet mission.
- Managed the Python-Payflowpro package, enhancing its capabilities.
- Developed TEDxDeExtinction's theme, aligning with TEDx standards.
- Transitioned servers to Amazon AWS, pioneering cloud adoption.
- Maintained the Rosetta Project's language archive with Stanford.
- Rewrote longbets.org in Python/Django; originally in Java.
- Crafted event designs including posters and apprearal.
- Integrated key REST APIs like Stripe and PayPal.
02000-02003 @ Vector Industries, Inc.
- Developed inventory/sales management interface.
- Designed company website and product brochures.
- Administered office computers and server rack.
- Grew club to 400+ members; fostered local school/govt. relations.
- Led transparency projects, workshops, mentorship in web/UI design.
- Enhanced digital literacy and tech skills with educators/technologists.
- Managed major fundraising events with A/V, marketing, and design.
- Built custom web solutions for ticketing and event management.
- Handled event planning and execution end-to-end.
- Key contributor in development and creative strategy.
- Designed user-centric, interactive web-based controls.