Tim Thorp
I am an experienced web developer, designer and system analyst with broad application development base ranging from PHP and WordPress to APEX and Salesforce.
My focus is expertise in technology coupled with attention to customer service and productivity.
Experience
Lead Web Developer/Analyst
- Web Design, Development and Production;
- System Architect;
- Project leadership, business analysis, system selection and implementation;
- Data migration planning and execution;
- Implemented Salesforce for CRM, Student Application and Enrollment platform.
Web Developer
Web Design, System Development and Web Production
Manager, Training and Communication
Departmental IT communications manager, including training plans and internal relations communication.
Manager, Computer Education
Departmental IT training manager, including training plans.
Computer Education Trainer
Departmental IT training delivery expert.
Computer Trainer
IT trainer.
Freelance
I love making websites! There are few IT jobs where design, voice and technology converge in such a vibrant way. In each project, I use established techniques and also include some experimentation, allowing me to continually develop my skills while working on projects.
Education
Rhode Island College
I went to college to be an elementary school art teacher. Upon graduating, I did not get a job as a teacher and started doing random work that matched my skills. During that time (the mid 1990s), I got pretty good at using a computer and particularly good at Microsoft Office. I wanted to use my aptitude for teaching and got a job doing computer training.
One day, my training manager called me into his office and explained that the instructor who was scheduled to teach the HTML class for the next day had fallen ill and he needed me to teach the class. At that time, I had never done any programming, but with the help of webmonkey and geocities, I made my first web page that night and successfully taught the class the next day. That was close to twenty years ago. Over the years, I have become proficient in several systems and languages including Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, CSS, Python, Javascript and WordPress - knowing all of these things is called being a "full stack developer".
Since then, I have made around 100 websites. A lot of them are really simple sites and some of them are fairly complex. Along the way, I have been constantly learning about many layers of service delivery:
- technology innovations and how the translate into secure and durable solutions;
- web design advances and how they enable users to experience applications that feel simple and capable;
- customer service and how it is necessary to providing solutions..."all set";
- organizations and what they need, both in short and long-term.
Paying attention to each layer of service delivery is what makes my web services unique.
- Mobile-First, Responsive Design
- Project Planning and Management
- Full Stack Development
- Cross Functional Teamwork
- Agile Development Approaches
Interests
Apart from being a web developer and system analyst, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. I am an avid mountain biker and love to hike. During the warmer months here in Rhode Island, I enjoy surfing and canoeing. Landscape design and gardening are continually rewarding during the warm months.
When forced indoors, I take up woodworking with a focus on fine furniture and woodturning. I also enjoy cooking.
Gravely 812 Partial Restoration
Kitchen Island Build
Awards & Certifications
- 2006 Brown University Excellence Award for Innovation
- Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- CTT+ CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer
- 1997 M.O.U.S. Certified, Master Level
- 1997 Microsoft Certified Project 2000 Expert
- A+ Certified Computer Technician
MORE STUFF
I occasionally post musings, thoughts, recipes, inspirations and accomplishments on my blog.