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
I will make variations of my banana bread to appease my family, celebrate the season, or rid my kitchen of ingredients. One of my recent favorites that has become a regular in the rotation is what I’ll refer to as the Monkey’s Choice Banana Bread. Ingredients: Instructions:
This is the recipe for the banana bread that I regularly make as a treat for my family. I like to keep it in the fridge for a few days and we will take slices as breakfast or snacks. It can pair well with butters and jams but is sweet and filling enough to eat […]
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 […]
Rating: 4.5★ Watched: 2025-11-29 The institutions and sins of humanity are built on the materialistic greed of man.
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Rating: 3.0★ Watched: 2025-11-19 Linklater successfully portrays the chaotic production of Breathless through a vintage lens with some modest inspiration for filmmaking, though at it’s worst this movie can feel like a generic Wikipedia video article.
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.