A Little About Me

I've been writing software for over 25 years now in a variety of languages. My experience runs the gamut but is mostly rooted in UNIX-based platforms. More recently, I've taken up implementing websites using modern CMS systems such as WordPress and Drupal. I write plugins, style extensively with CSS, and fix bugs. My personal interests include photography, competitive swimming, agility training, and of course -- my dog!

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For Hire

My skill set is strong and I'm always looking for a new challenge. I love to solve problems and am often called in to get projects back on track. Contact me and let's talk!

Simple Wordpress Upgrade == Similar pain

06.25.14

Round two of the trials and tribulations of the various websites I maintain. I tend to go back and forth between Drupal and WordPress for CMS depending on client need. This means I keep up with 2 similar but distinctly different content management systems (CMS). This round was updating some WordPress websites. What should have been a simple update turned into another debugging session.

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Upgrading WordPress

04.09.13

With a move of servers, it was time to also consider upgrading WordPress & the themes I use. When this site and it’s sister site (silentadmin.gsans.com) were created, I had to do a few customizations in the underlying code beyond CSS styling to get the site to behave the way I expected. It was a painful installation and something I chose not to document in the hopes that over time I could “lose” those customizations.

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Drupal vs. Wordpress

03.29.11

I know there have been quite a few reviews on the debate of Drupal versus WordPress but I feel I’ve got to put in my 2 cents worth. For those who are looking for a clear cut answer one way or the other, you might want to keep looking as you won’t find that answer here. What you will find are my thoughts on each and experiences with both platforms. You’ll also find out why I continue to use both but make a decision founded in what the expectations for the website.

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