I'm Jeff. I'm a web developer, photographer, world traveler, movie lover, and baseball fanatic.
Web Development
Professional Athletes Foundation
Organization works with the NFLPA to collect articles and resources for former NFL players. Features dynamically filtered content, social media sharing tools, and an accordion-driven FAQ section.
responsive layout, WordPress, Isotope | Lead Developer
Juniper
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Wellesley, Massachusetts. One-page site features navigation with animated scrolling, an online menu populated by SinglePlatform, gift card and cookbook ordering integration with PayPal, and a photo gallery.
responsive layout, WordPress, Foundation, PayPal integration | Lead Developer
FosterPort
Collection of resources on issues impacting older foster youth transitioning out of foster care. Client requested that the resources be easily filterable and fully functional on mobile devices. Site features advanced filtering logic and dropdown panels showing all available filters. Preloaded content and dynamic animation quickly delivers results. Back-end tools allows the organization to easily add new resources and categorize them for proper filtering.
responsive layout, WordPress, Isotope | Lead Developer
4-H
Global youth organization needed a refresh of their internationally recognized brand. An updated design was created, and a new back-end content management system allowed for easier organization and maintenance of their deep content. Structured page templates ensure that content is always cleanly presented. Section 508 rules for accessibility were respected.
responsive layout, WordPress Multisite, Foundation, Webdam integration | Tech Lead
MonkeyStats
There weren't any good, free web sites for managing the schedule and statistics for recreational baseball and softball teams, so I made this. Team managers can keep player rosters, post schedules, send game invites, and keep team statistics. Features advanced form functionality and data validation, intense baseball math. Also included is a physics simulator showing how far you can hit a ball under various conditions.
custom PHP, Mailgun integration
Tilted Kilt
National restaurant chain requested a new site to update their corporate brand and streamline the experience for franchise owners. Features menus and event calendars that can me managed at the corporate and franchise level. Franchise owners can offer unique menu items, drink specials, and integrate local social media accounts. A corporate approval system manages content before it is published to the live site. Geolocation services find the nearest locations for users. A new Kilt Girl is featured on the calendar every month.
responsive layout, WordPress, Foundation, Facebook/Instagram feeds | Tech Lead
TDI Security
A showcase of a technology security company's products and service offerings. The WordPress site features a custom theme based on FoundationPress, a mobile responsive layout with breakpoints for phone, tablet, and desktop. JavaScript libraries like Isotope and D3.js enable dynamic filtering, interactive page elements, and subtle animations to data presentations. Sticky subnavigation and sidebars ensure that users never get lost in long, scrolling content. Page and browser caching ensures fast site performance. Social networking tools increase shareability. A comprehensive WordPress back-end allows for easy maintenance of site content by the client.
responsive layout, WordPress, FoundationPress, Isotope, D3.js | Developer
Super Bowl Squared
Pick numbers before the big game, and win big if the scores at the end of each quarter matches your numbers. Site features secure logins for each user and email notifications using an external SMTP service.
responsive layout, WordPress, Mailgun integration
Loveline Tapes
A community effort to collect, organize, and share recordings of old Loveline radio shows. Loveline was a nationally syndicated radio call-in program featuring Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew that offered medical and relationship advice to listeners. Over three thousand recordings are stored, all of them indexed, searchable, and available to public for free. Features include a jQuery MP3 player, call tagging, integrated message board, and search functionality. Back-end tools allow admins to upload and archive new recordings, moderate content, and ban users. Cloudflare CDN delivers cached content for the best performance.
custom PHP, phpBB integration, CloudFlare
Jaybridge Robotics
Autonomous vehicle and industrial robotics software company requested a site which showcased the technology. A hero carousel with content transitions and scroll-driven parallax interactions were added to make the browsing experience more dynamic.
responsive layout, WordPress, Foundation | Lead Developer
Photography
Powell's City of Books
Portland, Oregon
Powell's headquarters, dubbed Powell's City of Books, is located in the Pearl District on the edge of downtown and occupies a full city block and claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. The inventory for its retail and online sales is over four million new, used, rare, and out-of-print books. Powell's buys around 3,000 used books a day.
Whispers
Lake Titicaca, Peru
These women saw that I had a big camera and shied away as I walked past. I turned around to sneak a photo, and the one on the right started laughing when she realized what I was doing.
Maybe It's About the Story
Corfu, Greece
Graffiti on a wall in Corfu. Not random, this is a real quote from someone wise and anonymous.
Iceberg House
Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
This guy broke off the glacier and gently floated down the river. Perito Moreno Glacier is unusual in that it is advancing, while most glaciers worldwide are retreating due to global warming.
Sunset Over Riddarfjärden
Stockholm, Sweden
The sunset over the Riddarfjärden as seen from an outlook called Monteliusvägen. A small crowd of people crammed the overlook to hug and take selfies and converse loudly. It should be rule to be silent during a sunset.
Floralis Genérica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
An aluminum and stainless steel sculpture of 18 tons in the country's capital. The giant petals used to open in the morning and close in the evening, but Floralis Genérica is currently broken, and it’s unclear whether or not it is still under warranty.
Seattle from Kerry Park
Seattle, Washington
Here's the classic view of Seattle that everyone knows. Trick is to get here a bit early and grab one of the spots along the railing where the city isn't obscured by the overgrown trees just ahead.
Castle Street at Night
Liverpool, England
This street in Liverpool is a bustling food quarter near the center of town. Liverpool Town Hall sites at the north end of the street.
Clouds Over Gamla Stan
Stockholm, Sweden
These clouds were fluttering by moments after a heavy downpour. Gamla stan is the old town of Stockholm. The town dates back to the 13th century, and consists of medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and archaic architecture.
War Requiem at Oslo Opera House
Oslo, Norway
War Requiem is a staged opera about a congregation trapped inside a church during a bomb attack on their village. To mark the occasion, the word "WAR" was tagged in huge yellow letters on the glass exterior of the Oslo Opera House. The angled exterior surfaces of the building are covered with marble from Carrara, Italy and white granite and make it appear to rise from the water.
From the Blogs
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Collective
May 31, 2021 | reviews
The hallmark of a good documentary is interesting and emotional subject matter, well-assembled footage, and an invisible camera. This documentary succeeds on all levels. It truly is an impressive collection of footage. The most private, emotional, and potentially dangerous conversations are captured with quality and care and, often, with multiple…
Game 7 of the 2019 World Series: A Live Blog
October 31, 2019 | blog
We’re here. Game 7 of the World Series. The Washington Nationals have defied all odds to get here. They weren’t even supposed to make it to the playoffs, let alone the World Series. Along the way, they trailed in and eventually won all 4 playoff elimination games they’ve been in,…
Odds of Winning the Division
August 16, 2019 | blog
We’re now in the home stretch of the my baseball simulation league season, and I thought it might be fun to try to run some numbers to see what the odds are for each team to win their division.