Welcome

I'm Talia Shaffer, a backend focused web and software developer with experience in business administration and operations management. This combination gives me a strong understanding of both professional organizations and the technologies that power them. I approach every project with an emphasis on clarity, maintainability, and performance, contributing effectively to development teams, organization leadership, and end-users.

Tech Stack

I've worked with a variety of technologies to bring my projects to life. I enjoy learning something new with every project. Please contact me if you believe my skillset may be a good fit for your organization.



Experience & Education

Summary of my professional career, key job experiences, and education.

Embroidery Central

Embroidery Central Logo Operations Management and Web-Development March 2019 - Current Progressed from part-time inventory and manufacturing roles into full-time operational leadership across manufacturing, fulfillment, finance, and systems development. Key responsibilities include:
  • Operations, Logistics, & Systems Duties - Database administration with threat assessment and security monitoring, systems dev, operations and systems documentation, IT support, operations management, bookkeeping, and onbording/hiring.
  • Web and Database Development - Spearheaded development of internal tools and public-facing enhancements using HTML, CSS, JS, SQL, and in-house language "EC:Pages." Projects include a web-based employee scheduler, global page footer component, login page improvements (layout, Google & PayPal OAuth frontend), revamped customer account page, implemented warning system for unclocked employees to prevent submission of incomplete payroll submissions, SQL injection and XSS defense tools, and prototyping for a new sister-website.
  • Documentation and IT Support - Authored technical documentation including manufacturing guides, server configuration and workflows, and general-purpose employee digital handbook. Used flowcharts, video-based, and photo-driven guides for staff training and process documentation.
  • Process Automation and Efficiency - Built employee dashboards for streamlining reconciliation, customer support, and fulfillment processes. Produced a variety of modular/embeddable "widgets" to supplement existing processes. Widget projects include a product CSV exporter, pull and invoice form generator, unreconciled & inbound-shipment bill reconciliation lists, outstanding invoice tracker, unbalanced supplier and distributor account monitors, daily fulfillment progress meter, and more.
  • JaxNet - JaxNet is a personal "sandbox" project inspired by Embroidery Central's Employee Console; it is intended for use in exploring, developing, and testing new ideas ... Used HTML, CSS, JS, SQL, and EC:Pages to independently develop and test custom barcde generators (server and client side versions), user-generated content reporting tools, user comments on products or forums, documents engine, improved access control list and activity logs, navigation menu editor, multi-website hosting support, entity queue for performing advanced batch tasks, file explorer, user and employee contact information, an employee bulletin, and an automotive tracker. Many of these features made their way to Embroidery Central's employee-facing services.

The Print Factory

Print Factory Logo Operations Management and Digital Design Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
  • Assumed full operations management during owner's summertime absence; oversaw daily business functions including customer service, order management, and financial tracking.
  • Produced digital and print media, constructed custom photo frames, and transfered digital designs onto physical media such as shirts, mugs, and hats. Balanced this role concurrently with another part-time job position before transitioning out to prioritize academic advancement.



Utah State University

Utah State University Logo BS Technology Systems: Information & Computer Technology Dec 2022, Cum Laude In-depth education in programming, network administration, IT management, business continuity, cloud systems, and web design. Demonstrated academic excellence and technical proficiency across applied computing and enterprise technology systems. Recognized on the Dean's List and completed project-based learning experiences.

Bridgerland Technical College

Bridgerland Technical College Logo Media Design and Graphic Arts May 2019, 4.0 GPA 1230 hours of hands-on training in graphic design, digital publishing, and media production. Gained advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, layout, and typography, with a focus on digital alteration and illustration. Coursework emphasized real-world application, professional ethics, and business communication. All technical and employment skills rated “Excellent.”

Logan High School

Logan High School Logo General Education May 2019, 3.8 GPA Completed all general education requirements with multiple honors recognitions, and extensive hands-on experience in videography, broadcasting, photography, and other CTE programs.


Project Portfolio

Personal and professional projects I've worked on, demonstrating my skills and expertise.

EC:Pages Language Logo

EC:Pages Book

Learned the EC:Pages language prior to any documentation; Wrote a book regarding the setup, usage, and programming in EC:Pages.

EC:Pages is a custom web-development, XML-based scripting language coded by Darin Andersen and built using Delphi. It is built to be intuitive and support inline HTML, JS, and CSS, with SQL integration.

Raspberry Pi Server Array

RASPBERRY PI ARRAY

A personal home server built using Raspberry Pi 5s. Currently hosts a file & media server, personal websites, a Minecraft Server, a Discord Bot, and Pi-Hole

JaxNet Logo

A web-based ecommerce and employee management system. Includes features such as time tracking, tasks, bulletins, activity logging and auditing tools, product & inventory management, order tracking, SEO, documents, knowledgebases, assets, website hosting, web-hosted code snippets, and more.

Constructed computer motherboard

Computer Builds

Planned and assembled over a dozen custom computer systems, tailored for performance, stability, and specific software needs. Additionally, upgraded and revitalized several decade-old pre-built systems with new drives and OS installations, extending their usable lifespan and reducing e-waste. All systems (new and revitalized) were integrated into a local VPN and managed remotely via Windows Domain Services.

ClipHist Software Logo

A simple clipboard history manager built for Linux that stores and recalls the last 20 clipboard items. Designed to be simple, straight-forward, and free of feature bloat.

Nexus Language Logo

A web-development, interpreted language built using Python. Intended to be intuitive and support inline HTML, JS, and CSS, with SQL integration.

Nexus is a deep-dive learning experiment into how programming languages work behind-the-scenes.

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PHP-Home Site

Designed to serve as a web-based data management system for home and personal use; This is distint from but based on the Windows-only JaxNet system. This project is in the planning phase but will include tools such as task tracking, knowledgebases, documents (possible blog/article support), project management, website hosting, and SEO utilities.

Reprogrammed Vacuum Bot

Reprogrammed Vacuum Bot

A vacuum robot reprogrammed for remote controller via a custom web interface; Powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W.

Discord Python Logo representing Discord Bot

Discord Bot

A Discord Bot with customizable configuration, aimed at running user commands to expand Discord feature availability.


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