Karl Barclay

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About

I take great pride and joy in solving problems and providing tangible value to people that need it. I thrive best in supporting roles.

Tech Support & Web Development

Applications are a part of life, the UI can be the difference between a good app and a great app, the difference between trying an app and using it. The value presented through programming, especially on the front end design is undisputable.

  • Current Role: Graphic Designer
  • Website: www.KarlBarclay.com
  • Phone: 954-670-6138
  • City: Florida, USA
  • Preferred Field: IT
  • Degree: Self-Taught
  • Email: karl.webdev.works@gmail.com
  • Freelance: Available

Florida is a beautiful state with tons of beautiful people. I spend my days off riding my bicycle and taking pictures. my Bio picture was taking at Hollywood beach at sunrise.

Facts

I made up my mind to Pivot to IT/Web-Design and Development during the Corona-virus Pandemic.

Happy Clients Printing Clients

Projects I've seen a lot of years in Printing

Hours Of Study I've done nothing but run through courses and Tutorials since the start of 2022

Years of Work. I'm well-known and a bit controversial

Skills

I'm Proficient in HTML & CSS. My Favorite programming language is Python and am very comfortable with the Python's Web framework, Django. I'm familiar with Firebase for Authentication and Database solutions. I'm comfortable with google Analytics and Adsense. I am capable of launching Virtual Servers in both Google Cloud and Amazon Webservices but my Favourite service for virtualized servers in Linode. I've never seen a project that requires load balancing but i'm excited to see it in action

HTML 100%
CSS 90%
Javascript 75%
PHP/SQL 80%
Python90%
Django 55%

Resume

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Sumary

Karl Barclay

Innovative and deadline-driven Graphic Designer with 8+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.

  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • (954) 670-6138
  • karl.webdev.works@gmail.com

Education

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

2021 - 2022

Coursera.org

Coursework provided an exhaustive understanding of Internet Protocol (IPv4|IPv6, Host name Configuration), Internet concepts vital for troubleshooting any network-enabled device, manipulating user privileges with Active Directory and Puppet, Proper operational security techniques(Cybersecurity) and an overview of Systems Administration its objectives.

Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate

2021 - 2022

Coursera.org

Coursework includes an overview of Git and other version control technologies, Cloud Virtualization technologies, Bash scripting, PowerShell, SSH(Putty & Linux CLI) and a Vigorous curriculum involving the Python programming language and how it may be used to automate tasks involving back-up, file sorting, file manipulation and other interactions with the operating system through scripting, GUI(Graphical User Interface) or CLI(Command-Line Interface).

Bachelor of Arts & Web-Design

2015 - 2017

Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale

Incomplete

Professional Experience

Manager/IT Support/Graphic Design

2012 - 2019

Kaycee's Graphics

  • ● Generated Layouts, Vector Files, Color Separations, and Photo corrections on-demand.
  • ● Facilitated Corporate Branding Projects for over 1000 Local Small Businesses.
  • ● Maintained a 10-25+ inbound call/in-person order volume/ day using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel achieving a 75-90% first call resolution for customer complaints and transactions
  • ● Oversaw "On the Job" training for 20+ students, ensuring proficiency in current systems
  • ● Implemented Order Management Strategies & CRM using Microsoft Excel

Portfolio

My Portfolio along with a few of the accreditations I've collected during lock down.

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Services

I offer a broad range of services. I think it is always better to diversify your efforts and be familiar with a wide range of technologies. You'll never be the best but you'll always know who is and more importantly, where to look to get the information you need to complete the task.

Network Hardening

Will advise and implement the best security practices for your needs.

Physical Machine Maintenance

Diagnose and remediate problems with hardware and perform routine maintenance.

Code Editing

Edit and write HTML CSS, Javascript and Python code based on your needs.

Photoshop Work

Create, Edit and optimize images for your website/App.

Data Analytics

Create stunning visualizations of the data you present to me.

Automate Tasks

Automate time consuming and repetitive tasks.

Testimonials

To be honest I choose to turn down alot of Web-oriented work over the years, as a result I don't have very many testimonials in regard to Coding work. Just a few words from my co-workers here.

I'm so happy he donated his time to help me get my website done.

Tamara Dawes

Founder, MJ Scarlett Foundation

Nice guy, Tries really hard.

Daniel Arrieta

Creative Director

Knows what he's doing when it comes to design and layout!

Ricardo Scott

Freelancer

Cool Dude.

Angel Mendez

Entrepreneur

Contact

Feel free to call or Text me. I'm Available on Linked-in, Indeed, Whatsapp and Skype. If I don't answer my phone please feel free to leave me a voicemail.

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024

Call:

954-670-6138

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