Brad Busenius

January 1st 2015 - Present

Web Administrator (Developer)

Developed websites and programmed applications for The University of Chicago Library. Work included the development of applications in Python, Django, Wagtail and PHP. Was a team leader and lead developer in the rebuilding and transition to a new library catalog. Was one of two developers responsible for building a new public website and intranet for the library's large 5,000+ page site.

April 13th 2016 - May 31st 2017

Argonne Associate

Handled design, development, and project management responsibilities for the Cyber Operations, Analysis, and Research (COAR) division at Argonne National Laboratory. Work included designing and developing websites, designing print graphics, and managing entry-level workers on select projects. Accomplishments included successfully designing and developing an informational website, designing the interface for an Android app and managing developer workflows to bring the app to a usable state. Additional accomplishments included refreshing the COAR website design by updating templates and managing student workers in the creation of a website for the annual Cyber Defense Competition.

July 1st 2010 - January 1st 2015

Web & Graphic Design Specialist

Designed and developed solutions for The University of Chicago Library. Work included the visual design of comps, logos, print maps, and web interfaces using traditional design software. Work also included the development of websites using responsive design techniques, HTML, CSS, JQuery and programming in PHP. Implemented solutions using Wordpress and Drupal, wrote documentation, and aided staff in troubleshooting technical problems.

April 1st 2010 - July 1st 2010

Front-end Developer

Worked as a sub-contractor for Fueled Inc. and Manifest Digital at Accenture in the rebranding of websites for Procter & Gamble. Work included front end development of templates and CSS for websites using the Sharepoint platform.

February 14th 2007 - March 13th 2009

Art Director

Worked for the Hispanic marketing firm PACO Communications. Work included the design and implementation of designs in a variety of media. Trained and managed design staff. Managed big projects and client relations. Hand coded HTML, PHP, and CSS for a variety of websites. Managed and maintained websites on a linux server. Installed content management systems and worked with database driven websites from the command line up. Also managed professional photo shoots.

April 14th 2006 - July 10th 2006

Web Developer

Worked on the development of websites for clients as an independent contractor of Vermont Design Works. Work included the advanced application of CSS, HTML, PHP, Javascript, Flash, and search engine optimization.

March 2005 - June 2005

Freelance Designer and International Wholesale Trader

Developed business cards and a web site for Thompson's Limited, an import/export business in Rochester, Minnesota. Traveled to Guatemala to buy wholesale products.

Design

With a strong background in art and visual design, I am fully versed in graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. In addition to creating rock solid web designs, I can do print graphics, logo design, and video editing. I also have experience with in-code prototyping tools and have worked as the sole designer or art director on many projects.

Front-end development

Skilled in front-end development techniques, I can write fully accessible, responsive html enhanced with schema.org and aria tags for optimal search engine presence and accessibility. I am advanced with CSS, SASS, LESS and Javascript frameworks such as jQuery. I am a master of front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap and Zurb Foundation. I am also familiar with front-end tools such as npm, gulp, and bower.

Back-end development

Well versed in back-end programming languages, I'm skilled with Python and PHP. Using these languages I've developed desktop tools, libraries, and restful APIs in addition to many websites. I've also worked with many back-end frameworks. I'm strong with Django and experienced with Zend. I'm also skilled with many content management systems. I am an expert with Wagtail, the Django based content management system. I have worked with Drupal, WordPress and MODX. I have a small amount of experience with Java and am familiar with Android studio.

The server

Though I am not a sysadmin, I know my way around any and all flavors of Linux. I'm comfortable navigating the command line, reading man pages, and doing basic server maintenance. I can install and configure Apache or Nginx and have worked with technologies such as ImageMagick. I know how to setup a Vhost and can get a web application running. I've also worked with Amazon Web Services and done things such as configuring elastic load balancing.

Miscellaneous

In addition to my main areas of focus, I'm a good photographer and enjoy making digital artwork. I speak fluent Spanish and know basic words in Kaqchikel Maya (which is one of my interests). I've also spent many years teaching English as a Second Language on a volunteer basis and possess solid skills in mentoring. I consider myself a strong leader and have the ability to take on a project management role.

December 1st 2013 - November 19th 2014

English Teacher

Taught a conversational English class at a local coffee shop.

April 30th 2007 - December 1st 2013

English Teacher, Web Designer and Developer

Taught English as a second language to immigrants at the Casa Aztlán community center in Chicago. Created a bilingual website for the organization. Work included design, development, integration of social media, documentation writing, training staff on the content management system, and support.

November 2006 - present

Web Designer, Developer, and Marketer

Designed and developed a website for a Kaqchikel Maya family in Guatemala. Continue to provide support, updates, search engine optimization, and marketing.