R. Dean Cooper
Project Coordinator
Dean has over thirty years of experience in network service and support, web programming, web development, web application development, and project management. He has been involved in the creation, design, development, and management of over 100 website projects and web applications. He has worked on projects for the state, city municipalities, environmental agencies, construction, industrial, and many other industries.
Ray W. Johnson
Custom Coding / IT
Ray has thirty-five years of comprehensive computer knowledge, with extensive experience in hardware, software, networking, programming, and operating systems. (Areas of expertise include: C++, C, PERL, PHP, Basic, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, HTML5, CSS3, JSON, AJAX, DOM, SOAP, CURL, Google Maps API, MySQL, MSSQL.) He has coded custom software solutions for various businesses, non-profits, and special projects. He has been working in association with GWTG since July 2016.
Amy Manabat
Web Design / Graphics
Amy has a B.A. in English from Louisiana State University and is working toward a secondary bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. She began her association with Geauxweb in June 2016. Since then she has helped create dynamic, engaging WordPress website front-end displays, graphics, and multimedia. Prior to her work as a Graphic Designer, she gained experience developing online training modules and producing audio/visual training materials for the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program.
Gene Faulk
IT / Web Developer
Over fifteen years experience performing a variety of IT services including installation of hardware and software, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and networks. Other services include website design and maintenance. Working knowledge and training in the following computer software and hardware: Windows and Mac OS, Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and several internet applications.
Sean Marchiafava
Web Developer
Sean has over twenty years of experience as a developer and programmer. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Information Systems, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration. Over the span of his career, Sean has worked on a wide range of projects, from developing in-house ERP systems for scheduling and work order processing to developing electronic commerce applications for clients seeking to do business with the Department of Defense or other government entities. He is highly skilled in .NET technologies and has served as Lead Developer, Systems Analyst, and Programming Manager for employers in several industries. He is also a veteran of Desert Storm/Desert Shield who was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in combat.
Jason Russell
Web Developer
Web Developer with over 5 years experience curating and upgrading websites, SEO management and web advertising. IT Admin with over 10 years experience in small business networking management, systems security and end user support. Skills include systems migration, data forensics and data protection. Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and Unix-based OS support and configuration on x86 and IBM POWER architectures. Specialties include network edge threat mitigation, end user protection and system vulnerability analysis.
Jack Mertens
Web Developer
Over four years of experience designing websites and developing web applications. A senior at Louisiana Tech University studying Cyber Engineering, Jack has specific expertise in Wordpress development, as well as Javascript frontend development with frameworks such as AngularJS.