Resume | Mickey Maynard

Detroit, Michigan

Email hello@mickeym.io

Portfolio mickeym.io

Availability

Available for thoughtful conversations about challenging projects, strategic partnerships, and roles at the intersection of creative direction and technical depth.

Open to select speaking engagements, workshops and advisory opportunities that feel like a genuine match.

Certifications

UX Design Certificate — Upskillist, 02/2025
Hybrid Workforce Management Certificate — Upskillist, 01/2025

Engineering & Systems

Systems & Architecture

Full-Stack System Architecture (Local → Remote Dev → Production)
Modular Platform Design & Deployment Pipelines
Secure Environment Segmentation & Promotion Workflows
Infrastructure Planning & Technical Roadmapping
Constraint-Driven System Design

Web & Application Engineering

Modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Framework-Agnostic)
PHP Application Engineering
API Design & Integration
Asynchronous & Event-Driven Application Logic
Runtime Monitoring, Telemetry & Event Hooks
Modular, Drop-In Application Components

Databases & Data Handling

Relational Database Design (MySQL, MSSQL)
High-Volume Relational Data Handling
Query Optimization, Index Strategy & Execution Profiling
Schema Evolution & Backward Compatibility
Data Migration, Versioning & Integrity Control
Local Redundancy & Offline-First Data Safeguards
Asset Version Preservation Outside Traditional VCS

DevOps, Deployment & Automation

Git-Based Version Control & Release Management
Automated Installers & Self-Healing Deployment Scripts
Environment Configuration & Provisioning
Service Orchestration & Dependency Management
Build Verification, Promotion & Rollback Strategies

Operating Systems & Tooling

Linux (LAMP) & Windows Environments
Headless & GUI-Driven System Control
Cross-Platform Toolchain Integration
CLI Utilities, System Watchers & Health Monitors

Media, Interaction & Signal Systems

Motion & Interaction Systems (UI-Driven + Programmatic)
Audio / Video Processing Pipelines
Real-Time Signal Interpretation Systems
Contextual & Location-Aware System Design
AI-Assisted Transcription & Analysis (Whisper-Based Workflows)

Security, Integrity & Access

Secure File Handling & Environment Isolation
Forensic-Aware File Handling & Immutable Artifact Preservation
Chain-of-Custody-Friendly Storage Design
Non-Public Asset Protection & Access Control
Principle-of-Least-Privilege Architecture
Attack Surface Reduction & Operational Security Design

Prototyping, ML & R&D

Rapid Prototyping of Physical/Digital Systems
Machine Learning–Assisted Prototyping
Low-Latency Inference Pipelines
Real-Time Adaptive Model Loops
Experimental Feature Development & Proof-of-Concept Engineering
Ethical AI Architecture & Governance Design
Bias, Misuse & Scope-Creep Safeguards
Human-in-the-Loop Control Systems
Use-Case-Bound Model Deployment

Qualifications Profile

Creative, innovative, and results-driven professional, offering years of experience in web design and development and project management across diverse industries.

Well-versed in crafting intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UIs) and websites that optimize usability and engagement. Recognized for excellent leadership skills in managing various client projects from inception to completion while ensuring requirements are met. Proven track record of providing direction, mentorship, and training to staff members, students, and colleagues in producing high-quality designs, upholding collaboration, empowerment, and creativity to achieve successful outcomes.

Summary of Relevant Experience

Digital Strategy and Interactive Design

Designed various marketing assets and campaigns while upholding brand consistency and boosting engagement
Led comprehensive transformations to improve backend systems, streamline processes, and enhance user experience (UX) across multiple digital platforms
Directed and managed complex production projects while ensuring seamless content delivery, data accuracy, and efficient workflows

Web Design and Development

Worked with a diverse range of companies across the world to deliver full-scale web design and development solutions
Assumed responsibility for designing and launching a school website and other website projects
Oversaw and developed a team of graphic designers and developers in providing creative, engaging, and quality-driven web development services

Training and Development

Functioned off-site to train teams in the proper usage of custom content manager
Conducted training for students and building employees regarding video hardware and software, from configuring software and hardware settings to ensure seamless functionality across multiple systems, to designing and implementing intricate multimedia projects tailored to specific requirements

Technical Issue Troubleshooting and Resolution

Identified and resolved network hardware and software problems

Client Relations and Project Management

Established and maintained client relations to ensure the accomplishment of the desired objective
Collaborated with upper management to discover new innovative content management features
Directly coordinated with clients to identify their needs and form the necessary solutions