I’m George O’Brien

• A customer-centric approach focused on building an environment of loyalty and trust. Customer-first attitude and exceeding service expectations result in verifiable exemplary online reviews and recommendations.

• Designed, built and maintained websites using scripting languages (HTML5/CSS3, JS, PHP), content creation tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), web management tools (DreamWeaver, Magento, WordPress, etc.), and digital media (InDesign, etc.).

• Utilized and managed: Web-based version control softwares, i.e. GitHub, OS Management and setups i.e. Active Directory, Various communication tools i.e. Meet, Server Setup & Installations including virtual. Network security consultation and policy writing, network security implementation and protocols, project management tools i.e. Asana. The list is long. I carry an “I can get it done attitude” and I always back it up.

• Install, set up and operate recording and transmission equipment for audio, video and data systems;
  evaluate special effects and produce these in compliance with legal requirements;

• Plan and organize the technical operations necessary for an event.

• Apply technical regulations and standards, regulations relating to places of public assembly, and the legal provisions relating to data protection, intellectual property rights and personal privacy;

• Design and development team leader for multiple websites i.e. Project Manager

• Software team lead on new SaaS implementations.

• E-commerce, SEO, Magento development, database handling, company network infrastructure support and implementation.

Education & SKills

University of Western Carolina

BS Industrial Chemistry – Business Minor

08/2004 – 05/2008

The core curriculum includes courses such as General, Organic, & Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemical Dynamics. Though I had a deep interest in the way things worked at the molecular level, by the time I was finished with my degree I found my love in graphic design and computer science.

University of Western Carolina

MS Business & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is a practical, hands-on program with a curriculum designed by actual entrepreneurs who met the challenges of growing an entrepreneurial venture in the face of increasing competition. Two major concentrations, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Leadership focusing on a comprehensive view of business and the strategic thinking needed to run your own. Goge Web Design was my offspring while in the program. I have it to thank for all my successes to date.

Certifications & Awards

creative Works

TOCHI ACM

Lurniture SaaS

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