bpk-resume-20220315.md

Benjamin P. Keating

Designer & Developer

email: ben@spreadsheetsusa.com
phone: (510) 387-4875
twitter: @flowpoke

code: https://github.com/bkeating
design: https://dribbble.com/flowpoke
business: https://spreadsheetsusa.com

Objective

To create as much as possble with a deep passion and understanding of user experience and user interface design. To leverage neaural networks and realize amazing teams.

Skills

Design

• 23 years experience in graphic design and user experience
• Advanced user of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, Figma, Webflow
• Knowledgeable in CAD, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and Plastic molding

Development

• 18 years experience programming in Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/EcmaScript.
• Deep understanding of both Django and Svelte web frameworks.
• Additional languages: PHP, Perl, Ruby, Java, C, C++, Swift, Processing
• Mostly git. Some subversion. I adhere to version control best practices.
• Designed and administered databases in MySQL, PostgresQL and, MongoDB. Successfully wrangled a broken Zope db once...
• Agile dev practices fully embraced. Can use JIRA blindfolded.

Systems

• 18 years experience administering and tuning BSD and GNU/Linux systems
• Can automate system and service tasks through shell scripting (bash, csh)
• Familiar with installing, maintaining and, troubleshooting most mail services
• Virtual Machine and Container virtualization setup and management (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Administered DNS services, network security and, file sharing services (BIND, djbdns, pf, iptables, SMB, AFP, NFS, YP/NIS, Vinum)
• Service Monitoring (SNMP, MRTG, Nagios, Cacti, CloudWatch)
• Setup and recovery of both software and hardware RAID systems
• Skillful in circuit soldering, construction and, troubleshooting. Saved the server room this one time by fixing the AC unit.
• Some successful hardware forensics and data recovery experience.
• I think and design in twelve-factor.

Work History

The American Spreadsheet Company

Designer & Developer, CEO, Founder, 02019-Present

• ... work in progress! (:

Northwestern Mutual

Sr. Software Engineer / UX Engineer, 02019-Present

• Acheived AWS Cloud certification
• Worked with, and on NM's internal design system
• Lead design and engineering ideation sessions, providing group activities and collective-feedback.
• Designer & developer of a professional athletic platform; ProQuo
• Designed and built several event-based websites for scheduling and collaboration
• Enough knowlege in Machine Learning to think in-features
• Worked in a new mixture of tools: Azure AD, CyberArk, Confluence, Hasura...
• Lead design and engineering ideation sessions, providing group activities abd leading group design process.

RP Nutrients, Inc.

Designer / Developer, 02015-02019

• Full stack developer in Python and JavaScript (Django and React)
• Frontend development using React, RxJS, GraphQL
• Designed, branded and, developed Milker; next generation dairy farm automation software
• Designed and developed Laboratory Information Database Management software written in in Python, Django, jQuery, React and, PostgresQL

The Long Now Foundation

Designer / Developer, 02003-02015

• Designed and developed most all web services related to Long Now
• Designed and branded events (posters, postcards, custom web designs)
• Developed the software that The Interval’s ‘Brickstarter’ campaign ran on
• Administered all digital services and systems both on-site and co-lo
• Designed and developed the software that Warren Buffet placed his million dollar bet on
• Created a TEDx theme for TEDxDeExtinction, adhering to TEDx style guidelines
• Created online Membership program (signup and member-only sections) before recurring billing was commonplace
• Became primary developer and maintainer of an open-source package for PayPal’s PayFlowPro service written in Python
• Managed A/V for Seminar series (02003-02006), post production and distribution of media
• Produced Kindle and ePub formatted eBooks for Amazon’s bookstore
• Integrated with several REST API's including Stipe Payments, PayPal
• Integrated with many of AWS’s services (S3, EC2, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Route53, Elastic Transcoder)
• Worked closely with Amazon Payments team on custom "$10k button" payment solutions
• Responsible for keeping the digital archive of the worlds languages safe by managing it's file services and backups.
• Working closely with Stanford University as one of our long-term backup partners for The Rosetta Project

Nature’s Classroom Institute and Montessori School

Designer / Developer, 02016-02018

• Created multi-regional field trip management software
• Worked within HIPPA compliant development best practices
• Redesigned website and refreshed existing branding
• Managed several fundraisers and digital marketing campaigns (design, communications and, app development)
• Created customizable form framework for a variety of use cases
• Designed and developed event ticketing system

East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce

President, 02014-Present

• Designed and built easttroy.org, visiteasttroy.org and East Troy's community Status Board project
• Created the Village of East Troy logo/brand. Cited on signage, municipal vehicles, water tower and more
• Created the Police badge for the Village of East Troy Police Department

Kevin Kelly

Developer, Sysadmin Administrator, 02007-02013

• Primary sysadmin for all of Kevin’s web sites including Cool Tools, Quantified Self, The Technium and, kk.org
• Helped collect and manage artwork resources for the Silver Cord project
• Developed web forms for various submissions and campaigns (Django, MySQL)

Golden Gate Restaurant Association

Designer / Developer, 02008-02010

• Managed DNS, email and file sharing services
• Designed and built ggra.org and eatdrink-sf.com
• Built online membership system w/payment integrations
• Co-designed SFChefs events with Visa Signature design group
• Designed ad campaign that was published across multiple subway station platforms

Shoulder High Productions, LLC.

Designer / Developer, 02007-02010

• Logo and branding
• Hosting and administration of web, mail, dns, file servers
• Built custom web forms for video production equipment and service rental
• Designed and developed several media-rich web sites (Django, MySQL)

Applied Minds, Inc.

System Administrator, 02004-02005

• Cleaned/refactored pile of servers into a proper rack configuration
• Administered GNU/Linux systems running Apache, MySQL, Zope and custom Perl resources

Vector Industries, Inc.

Programmer, System Administrator, 02000-02003

• Built an inventory / sales management interface in PHP and MySQL
• Designed and developed company web site and product brochures
• Administered office computers and on-premise server rack

Volunteer Work

• Created the East Troy Computer Club. Grew the community to 400+ members, building relationships with the local school districts and governments. Initiating transparency projects, educational workshops and mentorships over 5+ years of activity.
• Hosted many charity and fundraiser events, providing full-service Audio and Video solutions, marketing and graphic design, ticketing management, payment and fulfillment. In most cases, providing custom solutions.
• I'll never turn down a senior citizen needing tech help.