About
who I am
Becoming the Developer
The Origin
“I didn’t grow up just completing assignments. I grew up learning how to elevate them. In my household, the standard was never just get it done. It was: make it clear, make it polished, and make it make sense.
A simple PowerPoint wasn’t just slides. It had structure, transitions, and intention. A poster board wasn’t just information. It had layout, design, and presentation. A speech wasn’t read. It was delivered.
Those weren’t classroom requirements. They were household rules. That’s where I first learned to go beyond what’s expected—not for extra credit, but because that was the standard.”
Becoming “The One”
“For a long time, technology in my world had a go-to person: my mom. She didn’t just fix problems — she taught people. She helped them understand what they were doing so they could do it again on their own.
After she passed, something shifted. People started coming to me. At first, it was small. Then it became consistent. And then it became clear. I wasn’t just helping. I was continuing what she started, and over time, people began to say:
“You’re picking up where your mother left off.”
And for me, that wasn’t just a compliment. It meant I had reached a standard that mattered.”
How I Work
I don’t just solve problems. I teach people through them. When someone comes to me with a tech issue, I’ll fix it, but I’ll also show them how it works, how to do it again, and how to avoid the issue next time. Because to me:
“If I fix it for you, it works today. If I teach you, it works for a lifetime.”
I’m hands-on, patient, and intentional about how people learn, because I care about the moment when it clicks for them. That moment is my favorite part.
What Makes Me Different
Apps matter to me because they’re supposed to help people. They should make things easier, clearer, and more intuitive. And when they do, you feel it. When they don’t, I notice it immediately.
I pay attention to layout, usability, and terminology — whether something actually makes sense or feels like you need a class just to use it. Because I’ve seen what it looks like to guide someone step by step until they understand something.
A good app should do that on its own. And when it doesn’t, I don’t just see that it’s wrong. I see how it could be better.
Where I’m Going
I’m growing into an app developer who doesn’t just build things that work, but builds things people can actually understand and use. Because for me, it’s not just about the code. It’s about the experience. It’s about clarity. And it’s about creating tools that truly help people — the same way I’ve always done, just at a larger scale.
Development Tools & Technologies
Years in Web & Creative Tech
Custom WordPress Builds
Technical Problems Solved
Skills
Resume
What I can do
Summary
WordPress Developer
As a WordPress Developer, known for going beyond just “getting it done” and building work in a way that actually makes sense the moment people use it. Brings a hands-on approach to solving technical problems, making sure solutions don’t just work—but are clear and easy to follow.
Recognized as a go-to person when something isn’t working, with real experience helping others figure things out and understand it. This perspective carries into development, where attention is given to what confuses people and how it can be made clearer.
Currently growing into an app developer, expanding beyond web development to build tools and experiences that help people in a more impactful and scalable way.
Education
iOS Developer Certificate
Feb 2024 - Present
Codecademy | Online
Continuing my professional development since earning my Master’s Degree in 2019. I am proud to be one of the Top 50 winners of the 2024 World Coding Games at Codecademy, recognized for achieving top XP points by progressing through various coding courses and learning paths.
In this career path, I have completed a Code Trivia app that quizzes users on their knowledge of code written in Swift within the Xcode environment. Additionally, I am currently contributing to Codecademy Docs using Markdown, GitHub, and Visual Studio Code, further enhancing my technical skills and community involvement.
Master of Science: Information Technology, Web Concentration
June 2017 - January 2019
Southern New Hampshire University | Hooksett, NH
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic & Web Design, Web Concentration
July 2012 - June 2016
Art Institute of Washington-Dulles | Sterling, VA
- Crafted a personal brand that seamlessly transformed into a comprehensive portfolio website, resulting in expanding my online presence.
- Successfully juggled part-time employment at Digital Kidz while enrolled in a demanding full-time BFA program, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and achieving top grades and academic excellence.
Professional Experience
Creative Technologist
Sept 2022 - Present
Cherry | Atlanta, Georgia
- Designed and developed a custom WordPress portfolio website by converting an HTML and Bootstrap template into a fully functional theme using PHP and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- Built and expanded a personal brand established at The Art Institute into a cohesive digital presence, maintaining consistency across visuals, layout, and user experience
- Reconstructed website functionality after system failure, strengthening understanding of WordPress structure, file systems, and backend behavior
- Translated tutorial-based concepts into a complete, working system through a hands-on, self-directed learning approach
- Continuously refine and improve the site to reflect growing skills in development, usability, and user experience
Web Administrator
November 2021 - September 2022
New Georgia Project | Atlanta, GA
- Transformed complex multi-page PDF reports into structured, web-based experiences by recreating layouts, content, and visual hierarchy for online use
- Managed and updated website content in real time, adding pages, media, and data to support high-traffic, time-sensitive information
- Supported website performance and reliability through regular updates, backups, and proactive system monitoring
- Provided hands-on technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and user issues across the organization
- Trained staff in Microsoft Office tools through guided, hands-on sessions, improving confidence and day-to-day technical efficiency
- Contributed to internal systems by developing and organizing a Microsoft SharePoint communication platform to support team collaboration and information flow
Web Developer
April 10 2021 - April 30 2021
Heaven's Hands | Sharpsburg, GA
- Created a branded multi-step JotForm ordering system for a handmade customization business, helping streamline customer orders while establishing a professional online presence
- Guided the client toward a scalable, cost-conscious solution by using JotForm as a revenue-building step before transitioning into a full website
- Customized layouts, visuals, and product presentation to reflect the client’s branding and creative identity
- Photographed and optimized custom products for web display using studio lighting and visual presentation techniques
- Trained the client on updating and managing the ordering system independently as the business continued to grow
WordPress Developer
July 2020 - January 2021
Sweets By KayRo | Atlanta, GA
- Developed a WooCommerce-based e-commerce website for a home bakery, creating a professional online storefront for custom orders and customer engagement
- Integrated and customized multiple WordPress themes into a cohesive user experience while maintaining consistent branding and visual flow
- Designed visually styled menu and product pages that combined photography, layout, and descriptive content to enhance product presentation
- Photographed and optimized bakery products for web display using studio lighting and image preparation techniques
- Supported ongoing website updates, troubleshooting, and technical maintenance as the business continued to grow
- Helped transition the business from custom-order workflows into a scalable online ordering experience
WordPress Designer
May-September 2019
WT Digital Agency | Norcross, GA
- Established an efficient tag hierarchy in WordPress using the Tags Group plug-in, enhancing content organization, which significantly boosted user navigation and search capabilities.
- Improved website responsiveness through the creation of responsive tables in WordPress with the Table Press plugin, ensuring seamless compatibility across various devices.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by producing over 50 client pages, including landing pages, layouts, and content using the Beaver Builder, leading to consistently high client satisfaction and successful project completion.
- Maintained websites diligently to ensure optimal performance and security, including regular updates of plug-ins, themes, and WordPress core files, resulting in increased website reliability and a reduced risk of security vulnerabilities.
Assistant Graphic & Web Design Teacher
June - September 2015
Digital Kidz | Fairfax, VA
- Mentored and coached a group of 20 students, enabling them to acquire web design skills using Notepad++. This led to quantifiable enhancements in their web development proficiency and self-confidence.
- Designed and implemented an engaging curriculum with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, resulting in measurable improvements in academic performance and a notable increase in students’ enthusiasm for STEM-related fields.
Services
What I Do
Facebook Page
Do you want your business to be more engaged on social media? Well, a Facebook Business Page is what you need. A Facebook Business page can be custom designed to your business branding and designed to reach your target audience.
JotForm
Are you ready to take your business to the next level while preparing for the ultimate goal of a website? Well, JotForm is your next step. JotForm is an online form builder that can be custom designed for your business branding. JotForm can take your business and inventory and place its contents into one form.
Web Design
Do you dream of having a website and need help figuring out where to start? Look no further because I am your person, whether it is a portfolio, e-commerce, or just a standard website.
Courses
Do you need help to keep up with how to use technology and need some one-on-one guidance? If you answer yes, then I am the perfect teacher for you. I am a teacher who assesses where you are and guides you to where you desire to be. I am a very hands-on teacher who will leave you confident in mastering technology.
Technical Support
Has your technology stopped working, and do you need some technical support? I am the perfect person to help make your technology start working again. I will walk through or show you how to fix the technology; I am even talented to do some of these walkthroughs over the phone.
Contact
Contact Me
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
chezcye@gmail.com
Phone #
678-978-4111