Full-Stack Developer and Creative Lead

JOHN MICHAEL NEEDHAM

Lawrence Kansas 785-***-**** ************@*****.*** WWW: linkedin.com/in/jmikeneedham WWW: github.com/jmikeneedham WWW: michaelneedham.crevado.com Summary

Full-Stack Development Software Engineering Web Development UI Design Graphic Design

Full-stack developer with a combination of knowledge and experience in web application development, requirements gathering, and system analysis. Graphic Design and Media Arts. Adept at partnering with business units to improve efficiency and remove barriers in applications, develop new product ideas, designs, prototypes, estimates, and maintain coding standards.

• UNIX / Linux

• Graphic Design

• DevOps

• GameDev

• Full-Stack Development

• Databases

Lead Developer and Creative

Director IainNitro Creative Studio

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Experience

Automation

Leadership

Collaboration

Cybersecurity

Communication

Problem-Solving

01/2017 to Current

Lawrence, Kansas

• Developed Applications and Graphics for various client projects.

• Led end to end development of interactive digital solutions, managing workflows from concept, design, and prototyping through deployment across multiple platforms.

• Conducted user research, usability testing, and interface design to create interactive media, motion graphics, and responsive experiences that supported client presentations and digital branding initiatives.

IT Security Consultant

Infinity Consulting

Solutions

03/2017 to 05/2017

Dallas, Texas

• Executed and analyzed IBM DB2 queries to identify security vulnerabilities, validate data integrity, and support internal and external security audits.

• Collaborated with IT and security teams to implement secure coding practices, monitor system threats, and enhance PCI compliance workflows in alignment with industry standards.

• Developed and maintained cybersecurity documentation and internal training materials to improve organizational security awareness and compliance readiness. Contract Junior Systems

Programmer Gunther Douglas

02/2015 to 04/2015

Denver, Colorado

• Collaborated with QA and development teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, improving code quality, build reliability, and overall product stability.

• Developed and maintained Shell and Perl scripts to automate development, deployment, and system operations, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort.

• Integrated Java applications into Jenkins CI/CD workflows while performing performance tuning, scripting enhancements, and code reviews to ensure adherence to engineering best practices. Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design and Media Arts

Southern New Hampshire University

Concentration: Graphic Design Best Practices, Color Theory, & Typography

Certifications: Dante Levels 1-3, Figma (Udemy Certificate) 03/2025

Core Competencies

Design & Creative Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Other Graphic Tools, Figma, 2D/3D Design, Audio/Video Editing, Blender, Krita, Inkscape

Programming Languages: Zig, C, C++, C#, JavaScript (Typescript), Python, COBOL Platforms: CI/CD, Jenkins, Web Development, Game Development Game Engines: Godot, Unity, Unreal Engine

Databases: SQL, IBM DB2, MariaDB / MySQL, PostgreSQL Software Tools: Zed (editor), Visual Studio Code, GCC, Zig, AWS, GitHub, Node, React-Native, ReactJS, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Other Graphics tools, 2D/3D Design, Audio/Video Editing, Blender, Technical Writing (Office software)

Security & Compliance: PCI Compliance, Vulnerability Assessment

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