Software Engineer/Full-Stack Web Developer · Web and E-Commerce Consultant · PC Repair
Located in Johnson City, TN.
Hi! I'm Ricky, a software engineer currently employed as a web developer. I have a passion for building scalable, user-friendly software/websites, and solving complex problems. I am a proponent of Free, Open-Source Software and enjoy exploring capabilities and implementations of machine intelligence.
C#, PHP, JavaScript, Python, React, WordPress, Shopify, AI/ML, Node, AWS, GCP, Azure, SQL — plus hands-on PC diagnostics & hardware repair. See full skill-set
Contact forms are nearly ubiquitous with marketing sites. Commonly, the only objective goal of a business’s site is to force a user to the contact form so the business can collect the lead with email and/or phone. But, let’s be honest. It is 2025 and people are not filling random website contact forms like previous […]
My explorations with LLMS. This post is part of an ongoing series where I dive into my research and experimentation with large language models (LLMs), particularly in the context of the chatbot running on my site. The chat bot is currently powered by gpt-4o from OpenAI, which is a strong choice for a low-cost assistant […]
East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN
Coursework spanned advanced DBMS, software engineering, information security, networking, HCI, and advanced full-stack web development. Capstone: built and deployed an Azure-hosted .NET Core MVC app with image-based D&D campaign management, using Entity Framework and Bitbucket CI/CD.
PZ Marketing · Johnson City, TN
Created bespoke WordPress themes, managed cloud servers, and migrated the team from page-builders to custom code—boosting Lighthouse scores ~40 %. Integrated e-commerce, REST APIs, and security hardening while mentoring junior devs and partnering with clients on requirements.
Wildfire Ideas · Winston-Salem, NC
Design, build, and maintain accessible web apps & reusable CMS blocks in React, Node, and PHP. Deliver ADA audits to hit WCAG 2.0 AA, integrate Shopify + third-party services via REST, and craft client docs/training that keep sites fast, secure, and search-friendly.
Independent
Developed websites for individuals and small businesses, built custom React web apps, and released personal projects including browser games and desktop utilities. Handled client consultation, design, development, deployment, and PC troubleshooting. Selected projects: React based apps integrated with LLM APIs, WordPress custom development, cross-platform wallpaper app, and more.