Yum! Brands

Designed, developed, and deployed the Loyalty and Promotion services for YUM's eCommerce Platform, driving a 56% increase in registered customer orders and playing a pivotal role in achieving $20 billion in annual digital sales

Lead Back-End Software Engineer

Developed the Customer and Authentication services for YUM's eCommerce Platform, enabling seamless digital ordering for over 100 million customers across more than 45,000 restaurants worldwide.

Senior Back-End Software Engineer

YouTube

- Co-organizer of DFW's largest software developer meetup (Dallas Software Developers)
- Producer and host of the Junior Jobs Podcast
- Conference and bootcamp guest speaker

Community Organizer & Content Creator

Pariveda Solutions

Led the end-to-end delivery of a $10 million cloud migration effort, overseeing 3 teams across engineering, QA, and DevOps (total of 12 contributors). Delivered the initiative under budget and on-time, while achieving near-zero customer impact (99.99% uptime)

Software Engineering Manager

- Setup a new cloud CI/CD pipeline for an on-prem VR experience, reducing install times by over 90% through using TravisCI and custom scripts
- Developed a cloud-based real-time leaderboard API able to consume 100+ requests per second by following data lake best-practices
- Trained and led a team of 12+ developers on Swift and increased team velocity by 15% by enabling the refactor from a legacy Xamarin.iOS app to a new native iOS app

Associate Full-Stack Mobile Developer

- Developed a mobile app for a national health services company, cutting call-center response times by 99% by automating doctor recommendations and cost estimates 
- Created intellectual capital that reduced the time to create a new mobile app by 75% through a re-useable, internal mobile framework that followed best practices

Full-Stack Mobile Developer

mCubed Labs

- Increased team velocity by 15% and reduced defect rate by 20% through introducing test-driven development, MVVM, and the active record pattern
- Built 9 separate mobile applications across 3 industries by using Objective-C and Java

Mobile Developer

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

- Saved nearly $3,000 monthly in developer time-savings by researching and documenting comprehensive requirements
- Increased employee productivity by 6% by implementing agile best-practices

Business Analyst

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting small startups to Fortune 100 companies, currently building the new eCommerce platform for the world's largest restaurant company (Node.js, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, GraphQL)

I am also an independent programming teacher and career coach for those looking for a new job in tech. My opinions are my own

Erik Andersen

AI Ethics & Democracy Alliance (AEDA)

The AI Ethics & Democracy Alliance (AEDA) is a nonprofit think tank and systems innovation lab dedicated to aligning artificial intelligence with constitutional values, virtue ethics, and long-term civic trust.

As Executive Director and Chief AI Ethics Officer, I lead AEDA’s mission to architect a future where intelligent systems serve human dignity, democratic governance, and public good. Our work spans policy, education, strategic frameworks, and ethical AI implementation — all grounded in a fusion of Aristotelian philosophy, lean management, and real-world governance.

Key Contributions:

🧠 Designed & deployed 29+ custom GPT-4 agents, each aligned with moral, strategic, or educational functions (e.g., AthenaGPT, AresGPT, EthoGPT, Zen RatioGPT).

📜 Led the drafting and ratification of the AEDA Bylaws, integrating Robert’s Rules of Order (12th ed), constitutional design, and lean nonprofit operations.

🗳️ Developed the full Board governance system — including consent agendas, meeting protocols, director kits, and motion standards for ethical AI oversight.

✍️ Authored and published guides including Writing Effective Prompts for ChatGPT and Writing with Meaning to promote AI literacy and prompt fluency.

📈 Built the Master Strategic Plan, integrating Six Sigma, Kaizen, and value stream analysis into AI development, education pipelines, and civic partnerships.

🤝 Collaborated with educators, nonprofits, and policymakers to bring ethical AI curriculum and governance toolkits into schools, public forums, and legislative conversations.

AEDA functions as both an ethical blueprint and a living lab, enabling AI to be designed, understood, and governed by humans — not just programmed for them. Through a holistic lens of responsibility, transparency, and civic alignment, we’re building the AI future democracy deserves.

Chief AI Ethics Officer | CTO | Forward thinker 

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and creativity, located in the serene beauty of Northern Michigan. As a global hub for artists and enthusiasts of the arts, Interlochen sparks innovation through its five dynamic pillars. These pillars include the Arts Camp, our acclaimed summer arts program; the Arts Academy, the country's leading fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, our platform producing over 600 annual performances by celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, encompassing two 24-hour, listener-supported public radio stations delivering classical music and news; and the Interlochen College of Creative Arts, our center for lifelong artistic learning. 

Notable projects:
React JS Component Documentation: Engaged in meticulous discussions about React component structures, detailing their folder and file hierarchy, and analyzing the role of each module for enhanced understandability.

Drupal 9 Debugging Guide: Streamlined their development processes by establishing a local development environment, using XDebug for PHP debugging, leveraging Drupal’s built-in debugging functions, and harnessing the capabilities of the Devel module for efficient debugging.

GitHub & Version Control: Advocated for the integration of GitHub Desktop, a GUI tool that simplifies the Git workflow, to enhance our collaborative processes and uphold best practices.

Pantheon Hosting & Content Sync Strategy: Recognizing the challenges of managing a multi-environment Drupal 9 CMS hosted on Pantheon with numerous content authors, I played an integral part in strategizing a content synchronization plan. This strategy was designed to bridge the gap between developers and content authors, ensuring content consistency across environments.

Content Freeze Strategy: Introduced an end-of-week content freeze schedule integrated with a 30-day review process to streamline content updates and guarantee content accuracy.

Full-stack web developer

TechLink Resources, Inc

As a Senior WordPress Developer, I led the full-scale migration of multiple high-profile artist websites from legacy Drupal platforms to modern, responsive WordPress instances. This project was part of a strategic initiative by Universal Music Group to unify their digital ecosystem, improve content management workflows, and enhance website performance and SEO.

Key Contributions:
Migrated over 20 music artist websites (including Nick Jonas, James Brown, Zedd, Diana Krall, and Teyana Taylor) from Drupal to WordPress, ensuring mobile responsiveness, accessibility compliance, and brand consistency.
Collaborated with designers and backend engineers to implement custom themes and plugins tailored to each artist's unique branding and fan engagement needs.
Employed best practices in semantic HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript (including jQuery and React.js) to enhance UX/UI.
Integrated SEO strategies, schema markup, and performance optimization tools to improve site visibility and load speed.
Managed version control and deployment pipelines using Git and Jira within Agile sprint cycles.
Projects Completed:
     https://www.theloniousmonkmusic.com/
     https://www.coileray.com/
    https://www.hit-boy.com/
     https://www.fcgheemofficial.com/ 
     https://www.nickjonas.com/
     https://www.officialdababy.com/ 
     https://www.shangchisoundtrack.com/
     https://www.reyannamaria.com/
     https://www.nefewofficial.com/
     https://www.isabelamercedmusic.com/
     https://www.zedd.net/
     https://www.ofmonstersandmen.com/
     https://www.cynthiaerivo.net/
    https://johnlindahlofficial.com
    https://www.jonbatiste.com/
    https://jamesbrown.com/
   https://www.teyanataylor.com/
   https://www.whoispoutyface.com/ 
   https://www.jeremihofficial.com/
   https://carteracemusic.com/
   https://www.dianakrall.com/ 
   https://www.skimasktheslumpgod.net/
  https://www.glaivemusic.com/

Senior WordPress Developer

Robo Retail, LLC

- WordPress
       1. Working with design team to develop standardized HTML wireframe to use as baseline for developing agency client custom WordPress themes.
       2. Working with content authors to develop streamlined way of writing WordPress POSTs
       3. Using ACF to enhance the way content is dynamic
       4. Working alongside executives and shareholders to create custom web solutions.
       5. Working with Junior developers to help implement training programs
       6. Custom WordPress themes built with Blocksy, Kadence, Astra block themes
       7. Writing WordPress company standards 

- Jobs To Know (REACT web application)
Jobs To Know platform is meant to provide young adults with an engaging way to learn about potential employment opportunities driven by video content.
	      -  React 16, Flexbox CSS, styled components, routing, lazy loading
              - Prototyping camera component similar to TicToc
              - Prototype Instagram clone Login, Register, Dashboard, Firebase Cloud Hosting
Confluence, Jira, and Git 

- Digital Deal Jacket	
Working with product owners and SCRUM Master to guide and implement angular 12 best practices. Implementation of Material design components, Bootstrap 5 CSS, developing the scaffolding, login, password reset and other components, routing and a SASS global structure.

Senior Web Developer

Advanced eClinical Training

Provide senior leadership solutions for the WordPress eco-system. Formulate and create reports, statistics, and metrics with Google analytics, SEO tools and other tools to best advise senior leadership.

The Bizzell Group, LLC

In my previous role, I had the opportunity to collaborate with top executives and shareholders to deliver custom web solutions, leveraging the power of WordPress and Drupal platforms. I played a key role in enhancing the capabilities of the website by integrating Google Suite for analytics and tagging purposes, utilizing the Google Map API for location-based services, and integrating the Pixabay image finder API to provide high-quality visuals.

Working closely with the design team, I was instrumental in creating a seamless and cohesive user interface, building a 1 custom Drupal theme from scratch, and providing expert guidance in converting a basic wordpress theme to a more flexible WordPress ACF blocks theme. The end result was a highly functional and visually appealing website that met the specific needs of the client and exceeded their expectations.

National Council on Aging

Short term WordPress contract project. Hired to make updates to the NCOA wordpress.

Wordpress Developer (contract)

Freelance

https://stacyvictor.com/
http://deejayphil.com/

Freelance Front-End Developer / WordPress Developer

PrintSites.com

As the Lead UXA and Front-End Developer at PrintSites, I collaborated with the executive, developer, and marketing teams to provide creative web solutions. Utilizing Angular, I was responsible for the global SASS library, SASS theming, and routing. I also worked on WordPress projects, including PrintSites.com and iSourceWorlde.com.

Angular Front-End Developer / WordPress Developer

Zeamster

PHP Developer / Front-End Developer

Leader in the WordPress Industry, Technologist, Entrepreneur, Don't wish it was easier, Wish you were better, Don't wish for less problems, Wish for more skills, - Jim Rohn

Chief AI Ethics Officer | Prompt Architect | Nonprofit Technologist | Systems Strategist

As Chief AI Ethics Officer and Systems Architect at the AI Ethics & Democracy Alliance (AEDA), I operate at the intersection of virtue-based intelligence, prompt engineering, and public impact design. My mission is clear: to ensure that AI serves as a force multiplier for human flourishing, not just automation.

My work synthesizes Aristotelian ethics, U.S. constitutional principles, and lean systems thinking into a living framework of 29+ custom AI agents — from AresGPT’s strategic foresight to AthenaGPT’s educational wisdom, Zen RatioGPT’s harmonic design, and EthoGPT’s moral clarity. These aren’t just tools; they are digitally embodied philosophies crafted to guide ethical decision-making, civic trust, and strategic governance in an age of accelerating complexity.

At the core of my leadership is prompt engineering — not as a technical gimmick, but as a collaborative literacy practice. Whether curating content with Aristotle’s Pen or training teams with Blueprint Buddy and Seshat Scribe, I build agentic frameworks that teach humans to think with AI — not merely through it. I’ve authored multiple guides on this topic, including “Writing Effective Prompts for ChatGPT” and “Writing with Meaning” — both now used in our board development and educational outreach.

I lead AEDA’s Lean-integrated Master Strategic Plan, embedding Six Sigma principles, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping into our AI ecosystem, board operations, and education pipeline. I’ve built standardized agendas, bylaws aligned with Robert’s Rules v12, director-ready strategy kits, and public trust frameworks to ensure AI governance is grounded in democratic values and transparency.

Externally, I advise policy groups, nonprofit boards, and educational coalitions on integrating AI responsibly into civic systems. I champion “AI as Stewardship” — where every line of code reflects ethical reasoning, and every deployment contributes to social cohesion, not disruption.

If AI is to help humanity rise, it must be engineered with purpose, practiced with conscience, and governed by those who understand both its promise and its peril. That is the work I do — and the future I build.

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