I have been managing software development projects and developing custom business applications since 2000. My project management experience includes implementing and executing Agile project management methodologies for custom FileMaker and web-based custom software projects.
I have also developed business applications for the FileMaker platform and custom iOS applications for FileMaker Go. These projects have ranged from small business CRM solutions, to student tracking systems for public and private schools, to creative services workflow applications for billion dollar corporations.
Along with my development experience, I have had many opportunities to write and speak about developing custom business applications and managing development projects. These opportunities included publication in FileMaker Advisor Magazine, speaking engagements at national FileMaker Developer Conferences, and seminar presentations in New York City and Philadelphia.
For more information about my experiences or how I may help you, please feel free to contact me.
Public Speaking/Media Appearances
Project Management and Software Development Presentations
- 2017: Easy Barcode Implementation for FileMaker, Lancaster PA FileMaker Meetup, Lancaster, PA
- 2017: Ten Elements of a Project, Indiana FileMaker Developer Group, Indianapolis, IN
- 2017: Can Agile Projects Be Value Priced?, podcast guest on Ditching Hourly podcast with Jonathan Stark [Episode 30]
- 2017: Project Management For Freelancers, Freelance Business Success Summit (online interview)
- 2017: Creating A Life and Business As A Software Developer, Freelance Business Success Summit (online interview)
- 2016 – 2017: Elusive Moose Podcast, podcast host and producer (31 episodes)
- 2016: Effective Project Management for Small Software Consultancies, podcast guest on Freelance Transformation with Matt Inglot [Episode 77]
- 2016: Finding Fulfillment with Jason Mundok, podcast guest on Freelancers’ Show from DevChat.tv [Episode 212]
- 2016: Enjoy Your Work, Find Your Moose Conference, Chicago, IL
- 2016: Enjoy Your Work, DOCO Meetup, Lancaster, PA
- 2016: Three Keys to Being an Awesome Project Manager, Indiana FileMaker Developer Group, Indianapolis, IN
- 2015: Project Management Panelist and Conference Organizer, Find Your Moose Conference, Chicago, IL
- 2013: FileMaker App Spotlight, Apple Store, Lancaster, PA
- 2013: Building a Learning Culture for Greater Innovation and Creativity & Managing Product Customization Projects, FileMaker Product Developer Conference, Chicago, IL
- 2013: Best Practices for Software Development: The Agile Development Process, 2013 FileMaker Developer Conference, San Diego, CA
- 2013: Project Management Techniques – Building Solid Client Relationships, 2013 FileMaker Developer Conference, San Diego, CA
- 2013: Collaborating Instead of Colliding with Clients, PauseOnError, Portland, OR & Indiana FileMaker Developer Group, Indianapolis, IN
- 2011: Custom Marketing and Creative Workflow Solutions, Beyond the Creative Seminar, Philadelphia, PA
- 2011: Testing: Agile and Otherwise, PauseOnError, New York, NY
- 2010: FileMaker and PowerSchool, Pennsylvania Educators FileMaker User Group, Philadelphia, PA
- 2010: Streamlining Workflow with FileMaker, 2010 FileMaker Developer Conference
- 2010: FileMaker 10 Overview, Pennsylvania Educators FileMaker User Group, Philadelphia, PA
- 2010: Agile Development and FileMaker (Pre-conference session), 2010 FileMaker Developer Conference, San Diego, CA
- 2010: Streamlining Workflow with FileMaker, FileMaker Business Alliance Web Seminar
- 2009: FileMaker 10 Roadshow, Philadelphia, PA
- 2008: Agile Development and FileMaker (Pre-conference session), 2008 FileMaker Developer Conference, Phoenix, AZ
- 2008: Agile Development and FileMaker, FileMaker Business Alliance Web Seminar
- 2007: FM Agile Basics (One-day workshop), FileMaker, Inc., Santa Clara, CA
- 2007: FM Agile Basics (One-day workshop), IT Solutions, Philadelphia, PA
- 2007: Agile Development and FileMaker, 2007 FileMaker Developer Conference, Orlando, FL
- 2007: Agile Development and FileMaker (Overview presentation), Central PA and Philadelphia FileMaker Developer Groups
- 2006: Agile Development and FileMaker (Overview presentation), New Jersey FileMaker Developer Group
IT Solutions Seminar Series
- 2010: Improving Creative Services Workflow with FileMaker, New York, NY
- 2009: Streamline Workflow & Increase Productivity with FileMaker, New York, NY
- 2009: Streamline Workflow & Increase Productivity with FileMaker, Philadelphia, PA
- 2009: Better Data, Better Decisions, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
- Elusive Moose podcast – founder and host 2016 – 2017
- Elusive Moose blog – founder and contributor 2016 – 2017
- “An Agile Case Study” – White paper for the 2013 FileMaker Developer Conference
- “Finding Common Enemies” – White paper for the 2013 FileMaker Developer Conference
- FM Solutions Newsletter (monthly) – Editor and author 2009-2011
- Philly FileMaker blog (phillyfilemaker.org) – Contributor since 2008
- “Speed Up and Simplify Date and Time Searches” – FileMaker Advisor Basics Magazine (February 2008)
- “Agile FileMaker Pro Development” – FileMaker Advisor Magazine (November 2007)
- “Agile Development and FileMaker” – White paper for the 2007 FileMaker Developer Conference
Technology Training
FileMaker Training Series
- 2008-2010: IT Solutions Consulting, Philadelphia, PA
FileMaker Pro Professional Foundation Training Series III
- 2007: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- 2006-2007: Springhouse Education and IT Solutions, Philadelphia, PA
- 2006: Penn State University (Energy Institute), State College, PA
Custom FileMaker Pro Curriculum
- 2007: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Norristown, PA
- 2007: Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
- 2005-2007: Springhouse Education and IT Solutions, Philadelphia, PA
- 2006: Princeton University (Plasma Physics Center), Princeton, NJ