Welcome To L.Winter Tech


Web Application Designer and Developer

I approach every challenge with a growth mindset, viewing each new skill and technology as an essential tool in an expanding toolkit. I focus on identifying and acquiring the right resources to deliver successful outcomes.



Lee W. Winter

About Me

Lee W. Winter


Current Role: Business Process Developer
Location: SoundOff Signal, MI USA


My career began at the intersection of technical precision and creative expression, choosing between CAD engineering and graphic design pathways. After exploring both disciplines across multiple organizations, I discovered my passion lay in the creative and visual communication aspects of graphic design.

Photography has been a cornerstone of my creative practice since before immigrating to America from England, with a particular focus on landscape photography. While I have captured weddings and events, I am drawn to the careful composition and patient pursuit of the perfect moment rather than the pressure of rapid documentation.

My development career originated in backend technologies, primarily PHP and MySQL. My visual arts background naturally guided me toward exploring how these technical skills could serve creative expression, leading to extensive work with content management platforms like WordPress. As my expertise evolved, I deepened my focus on advanced programming methodologies, including object-oriented programming principles and strategic file architecture design.

A pivotal role as Jira Administrator expanded my technical portfolio to encompass project management systems, automated deployment pipelines, and Git version control workflows. This experience bridged my development skills with enterprise-level project coordination and collaborative software development practices.

Resume

Results-driven web developer and systems administrator with over ten years of experience delivering innovative digital solutions and managing enterprise-level web platforms and business systems. Proven track record of creative problem-solving in complex technical environments. Complementary expertise in visual design, photography, and graphic arts enhances technical capabilities.

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Experience

Company: SoundOff Signal
Location: Hudsonville Michigan, United States
Website: soundoffsignal.com
Position: Business Process Developer
Manager: Jim Dornbush


Key Contributions:
  • Provided comprehensive development support for enterprise-wide Infor Syteline ERP implementation, ensuring seamless system deployment and operational readiness
  • Designed and implemented Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows in Jira, incorporating automated task assignment to streamline change management processes
  • Architected and developed bi-directional integration between Salesforce CRM and Syteline ERP systems, enabling automated processing of customer orders and management of custom-configured products
  • Created custom Salesforce Lightning Web Component to display real-time order data from Syteline ERP, providing enhanced visibility and user experience

Skills:

Salesforce ApexSalesforce LWCMSSQLJavaScript OOPPHP

Company: SoundOff Signal
Location: Hudsonville Michigan, United States
Website: soundoffsignal.com
Position: Website & SharePoint Administrator
Manager: Joe Ostreko


Key Contributions:
  • Digitized manual Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes by developing custom SharePoint forms and workflows, eliminating paper-based procedures and improving change tracking efficiency
  • Administered and maintained WHM web server infrastructure supporting multiple production websites, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability
  • Architected and developed comprehensive internal web application framework using IIS to centralize custom business tools and streamline organizational workflows called The Toolbox
  • Designed and developed Design Validation Protocol and Report (DVPR) web application to automate product validation workflows, including request submission, testing protocols, and approval processes
  • Created automated employee badge generation system for Human Resources, featuring PDF output capabilities to streamline onboarding and credential management
  • Built quality management web application enabling real-time documentation and tracking of scrapped materials, providing quality assurance teams with actionable data for process improvement
  • Developed NFPA compliance validation web application ensuring product lighting solutions meet National Fire Protection Association standards and regulatory requirements

Skills:

JavaScriptMSSQLPHPWordPress Plugin Dev

Company: SoundOff Signal
Location: Hudsonville Michigan, United States
Website: soundoffsignal.com
Position: Website & SharePoint Coordinator
Manager: Joe Ostreko


Key Contributions:
  • Transformed static WordPress website into dynamic, data-driven platform by implementing database integration to automate content management and ensure real-time information accuracy
  • Led enterprise-wide SharePoint 2013 deployment initiative, including comprehensive employee onboarding and corporate photography project to establish unified employee directory with visual profiles across the organization
  • Designed, developed, and deployed database-driven WordPress e-commerce platform (hiluxled.com), integrating content management with customer-facing sales functionality

Skills:

JavaScriptMSSQLPHPSharePoint 2013 - Custom FormsSharePoint 2010 - Workflows

Company: SoundOff Signal
Location: Hudsonville Michigan, United States
Website: soundoffsignal.com
Position: Manufacturing
Manager: Galen Green


Key Contributions:
  • Executed precision manufacturing processes to produce products meeting established quality standards and specifications, ensuring consistent inventory levels to support customer demand and operational requirements.

Skills:

Product AssemblyQuality StandardsProduct Testing

Company: MXD Group
Location: Wyoming Michigan, United States
Position: Delivery Helper
Manager: Joe Kowalski


Key Contributions:
  • Applied protective blanket wrapping and secure loading techniques to ensure furniture integrity during transportation and prevent damage
  • Conducted proactive customer communication to confirm delivery appointments, provide arrival notifications, and address any special requirements or access considerations
  • Performed professional on-site furniture assembly and placement according to customer specifications, ensuring proper installation and customer satisfaction

Skills:

Customer ServiceProduct AssemblyTraining

Company: Van's Awards Plus
Location: Jenison Michigan, United States
Position: Engrave Technician
Manager: Terry Freybler


Key Contributions:
  • Designed and optimized layout configurations for diamond engraving operations, analyzing customer specifications and requirements to ensure precise execution and quality outcomes
  • Performed comprehensive machine setup procedures and executed approved engraving jobs, maintaining quality control standards and production efficiency throughout the process
  • Provided cross-functional support for laser engraving operations, including layout design and equipment operation to ensure continuous workflow and production capacity

Skills:

CAD/CAMCAM - Dimond EngraverCAM - Laser Cutter

Company: Djanogly CTC - Djanogly City Academy
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Position: Technician
Manager: Norman Jewitt - Tracey Osborne


Key Contributions:
  • Performed comprehensive weekly maintenance on workshop machinery, including precision blade replacement and sander belt installation to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety standards
  • Executed systematic facility maintenance protocols, removing accumulated sawdust and debris from machine areas to maintain clean, safe working environments and prevent equipment contamination
  • Provided individualized technical instruction and mentorship to students in computer-aided design (CAD) software applications, enhancing their design capabilities and technical proficiency
  • Delivered hands-on guidance for laser cutting and engraving operations, supporting students through design optimization, machine setup procedures, and safe equipment operation protocols

Skills:

CAD/CAMStudent TrainingGraphic DesignLaser Machine SetupMachine Shop Maintenance


Education

Company: Pluralsight
Website: www.pluralsight.com/
Subject: Learning to Code with Salesforce Apex

Developed proficiency in Salesforce Apex programming, mastering the platform's proprietary server-side language for custom business logic implementation and advanced CRM functionality.

Company: Pluralsight
Website: www.pluralsight.com/
Subject: Object-oriented Programming in JavaScript - ES6

Completed coursework in modern JavaScript development, specializing in ES6 (ECMAScript 2015) features including class-based object-oriented programming and modular architecture implementation.

Company: ICS Online Home Learning
Website: icslearn.co.uk/
Subject: HTML WebPage Design

Developed foundational expertise in HTML markup and CSS styling, gaining proficiency in front-end web development syntax and design implementation.

Company: Djanogly CTC
Website: djanogly.notts.sch.uk/
Subject: NVQ Engineering and Design | AS-Level Art and Design

Completed coursework in engineering and design principles, enhancing technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.


Interests

From the earliest stages of my development journey, I was captivated by the ability to transform textual code into compelling visual experiences—a fascination that ultimately shaped my career trajectory. I still spend time exploring the latest trends in front-end development. Taking what I observe to drive my own creative projects and to inform my approach to user experience design, and ensuring that my work remains engaging, intuitive, and visually appealing.

Drawing has been a lifelong passion, and as I've matured, I find myself increasingly drawn to exploring both drawing and painting as creative outlets. I'm continually seeking new sources of artistic inspiration to fuel my creative practice.

While my photography portfolio includes portraits, weddings, and nature work, landscape and location photography represent my strongest passion. This genre allows me to embrace a more meditative approach, taking time to truly connect with each environment and carefully craft compositions that capture the essence of a place.

My musical journey began in high school as a drummer, and I maintain an active collaborative practice with musician friends. I've extended my creative range by composing and producing music using Propellerhead Reason, a digital audio workstation that allows me to incorporate diverse instrumentation and create fuller, more complex musical arrangements.

My CAD training from college has proven invaluable beyond academic study, enabling me to design and visualize home improvement projects while also providing technical precision for graphic design initiatives that require accurate measurements and spatial planning.

While I explore visual effects more as a hobby than a profession, I'm deeply fascinated by the filmmaking process and the ingenious practical solutions that movie creators develop to solve complex visual challenges. The intersection of creativity and technical problem-solving in cinema continues to captivate me.


Technical Skills


Raster Editing: Adobe / Afinity
90%
Vector Editing: Adobe / Afinity
75%
Photography: Nikon DSLR
80%
Front End Dev: HTML, CSS, JS
90%
Back End Dev: PHP, SQL, MySQL
65%
CAD: ProDesktop / Solidworks
50%
CGI: Blender
20%
Music Production: Reasons DAW
50%
Video Editor: DaVinci Resolve
15%



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