Hello
I'm Veronique Topping
Web / Application Developer
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Experience
25+ Years - Information Technology Experience
20+ Years - Web Development/Management
20+ Years - Database Development/Support - Location Georgia
- Email contact at veronique.net
- Phone 516-285-UNIQ (8647)
Web Technology Solutions
Web Development|Management
Content Management Solutions
Online Branding Strategies
About Me
Hello! I am a Web Technology Professional who specializes in creating branded Web Development Solutions that focus on the User Experience.
I have over 25 years of Information Technology experience, including 20 years of web development and support, and I have experience managing the complete development process from the initial consultation through implementation.
My strength is in providing creative and innovative ideas and contributions to projects and teams using my expertise in web application and database design, development, analysis, and project management.
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
- My favorite food is any type of pasta with red sauce and I have been working on perfecting my ziti recipe.
- I like Sci-fi & Mystery movies. If I did not work in IT, I would probably be a CSI investigator.
- Dreamgirls, Wicked & Alvin Ailey’s Revelations are my favorite musical/dance performances.
MUSIC & THE ARTS:
- When I am not doing tech work, I explore my creative side through music and the arts. My first experience with learning music came from playing the clarinet for 10 years in school. I now enjoy R&B and Neo-Soul music and concerts. As a teenager, my mother introduced me to Broadway musicals and my love for them still continues today.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY:
My father and extended family and friends are the main reason that I moved to Georgia and they have been a constant support system for me throughout my life. I think that it is important to give back to your community so I volunteered for several years at a local food pantry to help feed local families in need and I hope to continue to do so in Georgia.
LIFE QUOTE: “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals” – Henry Ford
Recent Work
College of Computing – Main Website
Project:
Georgia Tech’s College of Computing website needed to be upgraded to the latest version of Drupal as part of a website overhaul project to provide enhanced content customization capabilities, to improve online security, and to align with the updated institute brand identity.
Solution:
I developed the updated College of Computing website on the Drupal CMS platform using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery/PHP/MySQL/Linux and component-based design with a new backend and information architecture including user customization features, content feeds, directory search options, integrated video, and social media sharing capabilities.
Result:
The updated College of Computing website resulted in a digital presence that is aligned with the Georgia Tech institute brand and serves the needs of its audience by providing a mobile-friendly, accessible, and intuitive experience for users.
College of Computing – School/Center/Degree Program Websites
Project:
Georgia Tech’s College of Computing school, center, and degree program websites needed to be
upgraded to the latest version of Drupal to provide enhanced content customization capabilities, to improve online security, and to align with the updated institute brand identity.
Solution:
I developed the updated the College of Computing’s school, center, and degree program websites on the Drupal CMS platform using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/
jQuery/PHP/MySQL/Linux and component-based design with a new backend and information architecture including user customization features, content feeds, directory search options, integrated video, and social media sharing capabilities.
Result:
The updated school, center, and degree program websites resulted in a unified online presence
that is aligned with the Georgia Tech and
College of Computing brand and serves the needs of its audience by providing a mobile-friendly, accessible, and intuitive experience for users.
View websites:
cse.gatech.edu, ic.gatech.edu, scs.gatech.edu,
sci.cc.gatech.edu, scp.cc.gatech.edu,
mshci.gatech.edu, omscs.gatech.edu,
constellations.gatech.edu
Professional Skills
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Senior Application Developer
Georgia Tech
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Led the development of the redesigned College of Computing website using Drupal 8 and component-based design to create a mobile-friendly, accessible, and intuitive experience for users. Upgraded the college site to Drupal 9 and Drupal 10.
- Developed the redesigned school sites (CSE, IC, SCI, SCP, SCS) and degree program/center sites (MSHCI, OMSCS, Constellations) including upgrading them from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 and PHP 7 to PHP 8 and moving the sites to upgraded virtual machines.
- Led the rewrite of the existing Grad.cc PhD review application using the Symfony PHP-based framework to improve the maintenance workflow and security of the application.
- Improved the web server site structure by moving the faculty, staff, student, and project websites from the main college cc.gatech.edu domain to the faculty.cc.gatech.edu and sites.cc.gatech.edu domains.
- Migrated the static websites from the VMs to the Plesk servers to complete the decommission of the VM servers as part of the strategic initiative to remove end-of-life hardware and software.
- Completed the 2022 Aspire leadership development program.
2018 - Present
Senior Application Developer
Georgia Tech
ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage/Implement all daily operations and provide web development and support for the College of Computing's websites including planning, upgrading, testing, and maintenance of the websites.
- Set up, maintain, and upgrade the Linux web server and database application versions to ensure ongoing compatibility and security.
- Provide technical support to website and application users including determining and solving systems and programming issues.
- Assist in conducting formal and informal development team and end user training.
2017 - 2018
Web Developer/Consultant
Freelance
Provided Full Stack web development and consultation services including Front-end Design and Development, Database Development, Social Media Integration, and Content Management System customization and support.
- CARE USA (with The Creative Group): Developed a custom login and Single Sign-On portal page/section using customized Okta API calls on the WordPress CMS platform.
- Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision): Developed, managed, and provided web development and support for Altice USA's Public Affairs websites using the Drupal and WordPress CMS platforms including planning, promotion, testing, and maintenance.
2009 - 2017
Web Programmer
Cablevision | Altice USA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Managed and implemented all daily operations and provide web and database development and support for Cablevision's Public Affairs/Education websites including planning, promotion, testing, and maintenance of the websites. Developed the rebranded Public Affairs websites within one year saving over $30,000 in development/licensing costs.
- Developed the Altice Connects /Optimum Community website to support Cablevision's rebranded community/education initiative. The website was built on the Drupal CMS platform using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/JQuery/MySQL/Linux and includes online forms, integrated video, and social media sharing capabilities.
- Developed the Meet The Leaders website to provide online public access to Cablevision’s Meet the Leaders interview shows. The website was built on the WordPress CMS platform using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/MySQL/Linux and includes integrated video and social media sharing capabilities.
- Developed over 50 custom templates/mini-sites for the Power to Learn website using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP/MySQL.
ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developed/Updated the front-end (using HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and back-end (using Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) of the department websites to support the ongoing department initiatives.
- Customized and extended the Drupal and WordPress Content Management Systems to support company projects and initiatives.
- Created custom database development solutions to support user form submissions and data collection and organization.
- Tracked and interpreted Website Analytics (using Adobe Omniture and Google Analytics) to create summary reports.
- Provided technology and audio-visual support for in-person educational events and provide first level support for all website, computer, and technology issues.
2006 – 2015
Owner
iNetUniq Technologies
Provided web technology and online communication and promotion solutions to business clients including web development and customization, database development, and e-commerce solutions.
2004 - 2006
Freelance Web Developer
Various Clients
Provided web development and consultation services including HTML/CSS/JavaScript coding, database and E-commerce service support, and ongoing site maintenance:
- SLE Lupus Foundation: Led website redesign projects & provided web development support for the organization’s websites; Developed the original website for the Lupus Research Institute – Chicago.
Learning Express, LLC: Developed and integrated exam series and test prep data into the online course site and database engines; Created HTML code to customize the format of course/test pages.
- Action Against Hunger: Customized a Flash/XML application to use the organization's country/region mapping codes.
1997 - 2003
Computer Programmer/Analyst
AVIS/Cendant
- Led the front-end development updates for the Avis Revenue Management application including analysis, support and communication with the business analysts/application users.
- Developed a single-click function for the GUI application that opened the default e-mail application and converted the operations report to an HTML e-mail attachment allowing the Avis business analysts to e-mail the report to field operators saving $100,000 per year in faxing costs.
- Developed application screens using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JSP, Java, and Oracle for a Rebate Redesign project which converted the Mainframe-based rebate application to an intranet application.
- Created the department intranet website to provide central access to development, system, and support documentation.
- Provided 24/7 support for the Avis Revenue Management System which includes over 40 screens used by analysts to maximize car rental revenue for over 240 locations.
- Created/Updated the PowerBuilder GUI application, Sybase/SQL procedures, UNIX scripts, and C, programs.
1995 - 1997
Database Operations Assistant
The Foundation Center
- Created an average of 20 weekly reports to support ongoing database activities, custom search requests, and the production of over 22 annual publications containing data on over 60,000 grantmakers and 300,000 grants.
- Wrote and executed programs and database queries for creating output files in varied formats and media.
- Provided support for application problems and terminal and server connection issues.
1992 - 1994
Computer Help Desk Analyst
Morgan Stanley
- Provided login and access support for worldwide users of the various trading applications.
- Provided support and troubleshooting for Mainframe job processes using the TSO/ISPF facility.
- Resolved PC and terminal connection issues using the NetView facility which provided access to all network connections.
Education/Training
Awards and Achievements
- GW Business Network
Business Partner Award Certificate
December 2009
Received a Web Development Business Partner award certificate for participating in the GW Network business partner series.
- Stevie Awards for Women in Business
“Website of the Year”
November 2008
– Won the “Website of the Year” award for the Woman Owned New York entrepreneur resource and directory website. – http://www.stevieawards.com/women
- Participated in the Blog Talk Radio Web Business Ownership Interview Series –
“Web Design: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” audio interview (MP3) >>
Memberships / Interests
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Women Who Code
2017 – 2024
– Women Who Code is a non-profit organization that provides services for women pursuing technology careers.
- BDPA
– BDPA is a non-profit organization that serves the professional well-being of African Americans and other diverse professionals working within technology.
- Girl Develop It
– Girl Develop It is an organization devoted to getting women the materials they need to pursue careers in software development.
VOLUNTEER WORK
- Georgia Tech, College of Computing – DEI Council
Co-chair / Member
2022 – Present
– Served as a Co-chair / member of the College of Computing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Council.
- Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Judge
2011 – Present
– Serve as a judge for the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business that honors female entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and organizations.
- Georgia Tech, College of Computing – Staff Advisory Council
Member
2020 – 2021
– Member of the College of Computing Staff Advisory Council (STAC).
- Georgia Tech Drupal Users Group
Advisory Board / Member
2019 – 2021
– Represented the College of Computing as an Advisory Board / Member of the Drupal Users Group.
- House of Hope, Convoy of Hope, Hope Day
Food Distribution Volunteer
2013 – 2016
– Provided food distribution services to people and families in need and provided web development support.
Represented the House of Hope in the Long Island Marathon 10K charity run.
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Long Island Chapter
Board of Directors / Committee Chair / Member
2011 – 2016
– Served on the Board of Directors and as the Cultural Arts Committee Chair, and provided community advocacy and service and web development support.
RUNNING FOR FITNESS/CHARITY
- 05/01/16 – Completed my first 10K run in the Long Island Marathon for the House of Hope
- 09/18/11 – Completed my first 5K run for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with
some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou
