Porting content over from an outdated classic ASP codebase to a modern and more robust PHP framework. Project goals included assessing content for web accessibility and making improvements, removing outdated website elements, improving session security, and allowing for UI/UX and maintenance improvements in future iterations.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Sole developer for initial port and QA launch/testing phases. Project was then handed off to in-house staff for further modifications and development prior to launch.

Technology: AJAX, Azure Web App, Bootstrap, Composer, HTML, Laravel, npm, PHP, Responsive Web, SASS, SQL Server, web accessibility

Create a microsite to archive content from the larger AuctionNapaValley.org website now that the event is no longer taking place.  Requirements included porting content, code, data, and styling over from the existing RoR website to a new Laravel codebase.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Sole developer

Technology: Bootstrap, Design, HTML, jQuery, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, SASS, SQL Server, web accessibility

A custom Content Management System (CMS) built in support of NapaValley.wine and other Napa Valley Vintner web properties.  The project including devising the data schema and user-interface for managing and scheduling complex, interrelated content online, including image cropping, map itineraries, time-sensitive wine sales promotions, custom permissions management, and more.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Sole strategist, designer, and programmer

Technology: AJAX, Bootstrap, Composer, Google Maps API, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Laravel, npm, PHP, Responsive Web, SASS, SQL Server

Launching a new brand to target wine enthusiasts, NapaValley.wine expanded the Napa Valley Vintners’ online presence for consumer-driven content.  The project was done in collaboration with in-house staff and contract designers to successfully bridge the space between luxury and brand accessibility.… [read more]

Client: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Strategic partner in developing project goals, requirements, wireframing, content outlines, design and brand approval.  Our contract design agency developed initial static pages which I then integrated into the Laravel backend.  Further design, development, and revisions were implemented as required.

Technology: AJAX, Bootstrap, Composer, CSS, Design, fancybox.js, Google Maps API, Google Recaptcha, HTML, jQuery, Laravel, masonry.js, npm, Photoshop, PHP, SASS, ScrollMagic.js, SQL Server, swiper.js, Twilio SDK, web accessibility

A complete update of the event website for Auction Napa Valley, the website includes auction and non-profit funding information, event registration, an online lot catalog, and account information.… [read more]

Company: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Web Manager, including all design and front-end development.  Backend development was done in collaboration with contract developers.

Technology: Adobe Acrobat, AJAX, Bootstrap, CSS, GIT, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Photoshop, Responsive Web, Ruby on Rails, SASS, SQL Server

A complete update for the Napa Green program website which included moving from an ASP Classic codebase to a custom PHP framework.  The site integrates with data from an SQL Server on Azure as well as photo resources via the SmugMug API.

Highlights included producing a pattern library that adapted to a wide range of colors within the designed palette, developing custom CMS tools to publish calendar events and program stories, and an account area that processes certification submissions.… [read more]

Company: Napa Valley Vintners

Role: Web Manager, including all design and development

Technology: Adobe Acrobat, AJAX, Bootstrap, Bower, CSS, Design, Google Maps API, Grunt, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Photoshop, PHP, Responsive Web, SASS, SmugMug API, SQL Server