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Tel Woolsey

Tel Woolsey

Eugene,OR

Summary

Experienced Web Developer and Systems Administrator with over 10 years of expertise in building accessible web applications, managing Linux systems, and automating workflows using Python. Proven ability to develop web and automation applications, streamline system operations, and deliver impactful projects for universities, government agencies, and private clients. Seeking to leverage technical expertise in a challenging developer or systems administration role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Python Programmer & Systems Administrator

Empire Financial Securities
08.2024 - Current
  • Part-time freelance work managing three virtual machines through Microsoft Azure
  • Developed a stock trading algorithm using Python programming
  • Test, analyze and resolve bug issues.

Systems Administrator / Analyst Programmer II

Project DESTNY, University of Oregon
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed eleven virtual machines on Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) using VMWare VSphere, ensuring 99.9% uptime
  • Automated system administration tasks using Python and Bash scripting, improving operational efficiency
  • Promoted to Analyst Programmer II for successfully coordinating technical tasks across departments

Web Accessibility Specialist / Web Developer

Center on Human Development, University of Oregon
01.2014 - 2021
  • Designed and developed accessible websites and applications, adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards, improving accessibility scores
  • Created AbleFind, a statewide database for disability-related services, enhancing resource access across Oregon
  • Designed printed materials, logos, and branding for multiple UCEDD projects
  • Developed and managed the Transition Technical Assistance Network (TTAN) website using Drupal 8/9 for the Oregon Department of Education
  • Provided tech support for the annual Oregon Statewide Transition Conference. Included building and managing their event website and coordinating tech support during the conference.
  • Developed and maintained the SSET and YTP websites using Drupal 7, serving thousands of monthly users
  • Implemented performance optimizations, improving site speed and uptime

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Oregon
Eugene
06-2014

Skills

  • Python
  • Selenium
  • Beautiful Soup
  • Paramiko
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Python Venv
  • Bash scripting
  • Drupal 10
  • Nodejs
  • Expressjs
  • Pugjs
  • WordPress
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Sass
  • Bootstrap
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • Red Hat
  • Debian
  • Apache
  • Nginx
  • Firewall Management
  • Remote Server Hardening
  • VMware
  • Docker
  • VirtualBox
  • Lando
  • Git
  • Bitbucket
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Shell scripting
  • Web development
  • SQL & NoSQL databases
  • RESTful apis

Timeline

Freelance Python Programmer & Systems Administrator

Empire Financial Securities
08.2024 - Current

Systems Administrator / Analyst Programmer II

Project DESTNY, University of Oregon
01.2021 - Current

Web Accessibility Specialist / Web Developer

Center on Human Development, University of Oregon
01.2014 - 2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Oregon
Tel Woolsey