<Summary/>

Chris-Craft needed a scalable Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solution to support their custom design, streamline content management, and enhance user experience.

<Challenges & Solutions/>

Aligning AEM's core components with the brand's custom design required close collaboration with backend developers. Custom components were developed where needed to maintain design integrity. To optimize performance, we implemented lazy loading, responsive image rendering, and caching strategies, ensuring fast page loads despite high-resolution images. AEM's built-in tools provided a seamless content management workflow.

<Results/>

We delivered a high-performance, fully functional AEM site that met Chris-Craft's branding needs while maintaining fast load speeds. The scalable architecture allows effortless content updates, ensuring a visually rich user experience without sacrificing performance.

<Conclusion/>

By customizing AEM components and optimizing images, we created a digital experience that reflects Chris-Craft's luxury appeal.

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<Summary/>

Protiviti required a flexible frontend to support multiple CMS iterations while ensuring an accessible user experience. I designed and implemented a system that allowed seamless adaptation across platforms while maintaining performance and compliance.

<Challenges & Solutions/>

Frequent CMS changes meant the frontend needed to be highly adaptable. I developed a modular architecture that minimized rework when migrating between platforms. Protiviti also wanted background videos, which required careful implementation to meet ADA guidelines. I optimized playback controls, ensured proper contrast and text legibility, and provided fallback alternatives for accessibility compliance.

<Results/>

The adaptable frontend streamlined CMS transitions, reducing redevelopment time. Background videos were successfully implemented while meeting ADA standards. The site maintained high usability, accessibility, and performance across platforms.

<Conclusion/>

By prioritizing flexibility and accessibility, the Protiviti website achieved a scalable, future-proof frontend. This approach ensured smooth CMS transitions while maintaining an engaging and compliant user experience.

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<Summary/>

Maryville University sought to modernize its website by migrating from Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to the Edge Delivery Services (EDS) platform. This transition aimed to preserve functionality, improve accessibility compliance, and introduce a scalable front-end architecture for effortless theming and customization.

<Challenges & Solutions/>

Migrating from AEM to EDS required a structured approach to maintain content integrity and ensure a seamless transition. Automated tools handled most content migration, while complex elements were manually refined to preserve design and usability. Accessibility was a major concern, as the existing site failed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Enhancements included improved color contrast, keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and ARIA attributes, with rigorous testing ensuring near-perfect compliance.

To support multiple themes with minimal redevelopment, a modular front-end system was built using modern CSS methodologies and a component-based approach. This allowed effortless rebranding while maintaining a mobile-first design for optimized performance across devices.

<Results/>

The website was successfully migrated without disruptions, preserving all critical features. Accessibility compliance improved from a failing status to near 100%, ensuring an inclusive experience. The new front-end architecture reduced future development efforts by enabling quick and flexible design updates. Performance enhancements also led to faster page loads and better user engagement.

<Conclusion/>

This project not only modernized Maryville University's digital presence but also set a new standard for accessibility and scalability. By leveraging best practices in development and design, the institution now has a sustainable, user-friendly website built for long-term success.

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<Summary/>

Minitab, a leader in statistical software and data analysis, aimed to enhance its website with improved functionality, engaging animations, and optimized code. Brought in mid-project, I acted as both a consultant and developer to ensure best practices and a high-quality user experience.

<Challenges & Solutions/>

Joining an ongoing project required quickly understanding the existing codebase while maintaining tight deadlines. A thorough code review identified areas for optimization, and best practices were implemented to enhance maintainability and performance. High-performance animations were developed for the homepage hero section, balancing visual appeal with fast load times. Additionally, a custom solutions search dropdown was designed and integrated, improving navigation and accessibility without disrupting ongoing development.

<Results/>

The refined hero animations created a more dynamic user experience, while the custom search dropdown enhanced usability. Code optimizations led to better performance and easier maintenance. The development team also benefited from improved workflows and best practice recommendations, ensuring long-term sustainability.

<Conclusion/>

This project showcased the impact of expert consulting and targeted development enhancements. By optimizing the codebase and implementing custom features, the Minitab website achieved a higher standard of performance and engagement.

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