Senior Web Developer & Accessibility Specialist
Seasoned Web Developer with nearly 30 years of experience creating responsive, user-friendly websites and applications. Expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal with a strong focus on web accessibility standards (WCAG). My greatest strength is my capacity for continuous learning - while HTML remains the only constant throughout my career, I have consistently evaluated and adopted emerging technologies to deliver exceptional digital experiences that are accessible to all users.
- Front-End Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Vue.js, Single Page Applications (SPAs)
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1, ARIA, Screen Reader Testing
- Build & Development Tools: Vite, Webpack, Git, LESS, PostCSS, Storybook
- Back-End & CMS: PHP, Twig, Drupal (v7-v11)
- Testing & QA: Automated Testing, Cross-browser Testing
Leading all web development initiatives and maintenance for prestigious clients including Stanford University, PBS, and major cultural institutions.
- Spearheaded initiative to achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across client projects, significantly improving user accessibility
- Significantly reduced development time for new UI components through creation of a prompt-based CLI generator tool (https://github.com/bryanbuchs/generator-component) to scaffold Drupal theme components with Storybook integration
- Developed custom Drupal modules and themes to enhance site functionality and user experience
- Designed and developed multiple Single Page Applications (SPAs) using Vue.js, creating seamless user experiences
- Implemented Vue.js components to create interactive elements while maintaining accessibility standards
- Reduced page load time through code optimization and implementation of best practices
Drupal-based enterprise websites with focus on accessibility
- Stanford Online (https://online.stanford.edu): Implemented custom theme with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Stanford SCPD Intranet: Developed specialized content types and secure internal portal
- Stanford Enterprise Education (https://enterpriseeducation.stanford.edu): Created responsive design with accessible interactive elements
- Stanford CGOE (https://cgoe.stanford.edu): Built content management system with optimized user experience
- Ensured responsive design across all devices and screen readers
Interactive "click and learn" educational web experiences
- Engineered intuitive, WCAG-compliant educational applications that transform complex scientific concepts into engaging learning experiences for students
- Created an Interactive Video Builder tool (https://interactive-video-tool.biointeractive.org) using Drupal, H5P, and Vue.js, enabling educators to build custom quizzes based on HHMI's library of educational videos
- Notable achievement: "Virus Explorer" (https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/virus-explorer) currently featured in the "Places & Spaces: Mapping Science" exhibit at Indiana University and selected for inclusion in the upcoming book "Atlas of Macroscopes: Interactive Data Visualizations" (MIT Press)
Web development for arts & education institutions
- Cultural Institutions: Built accessible websites for Los Angeles Public Library, Autry Museum of the American West, and Skirball Cultural Center
- PBS/Ken Burns Documentaries: Created web experiences for acclaimed documentaries including The National Parks, Baseball: The Tenth Inning, Prohibition, The Dustbowl, The Central Park Five, and The Roosevelts
- PBS Science & History Documentaries: Developed sites for Your Inner Fish, Seeing In The Dark, The Story of India, The Farthest, and The Story of China
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra & The Hollywood Bowl: Developed public-facing websites
- 2006 - 2007: Web Developer, Nelson Schmidt (Advertising Agency)
- 2005 - 2006: Freelance Web Developer
- 2002 - 2004: Lead Developer, Layer One Media
- 1999 - 2002: Lead Developer, StarkMedia
- 1998 - 1999: Web Developer, Executive Director, Inc.
- 1996 - 1998: Graphic Designer / Web Designer, Enterprise Magazines
- Self-taught web developer with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and techniques in web development
- Successfully transitioned through multiple technology paradigm shifts, from table-based layouts to responsive design and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Focused on staying current with evolving web standards and accessibility guidelines