I started my career as a Tech Ed teacher at the High School Level. Later I ran and operated a web development and SEO company and then on to run a cloud development company, and built three e commerce sites. I oversaw a team of developers that built world wide software for Google's referral program. Currently I am a YouTuber with 47,000 followers, with affiliate deals, sponsorships, and a keen understanding that Youtube alone does not pay the bills. I am passionate about cameras, home labbing, networking, and creating videos for people to enjoy and hopefully learn. I am also a FAA certified Drone Pilot and have the skills to turn a doorbell into a robot.

HillPhantom

I started my career as a Tech Ed teacher at the High School Level. Later I ran and operated a web development and SEO company and then on to run a cloud development company, and built three e commerce sites. I oversaw a team of developers that built world wide software for Google's referral program. Currently I am a YouTuber with 47,000 followers, with affiliate deals, sponsorships, and a keen understanding that Youtube alone does not pay the bills. I am passionate about cameras, home labbing, networking, and creating videos for people to enjoy and hopefully learn. I am also a FAA certified Drone Pilot and have the skills to turn a doorbell into a robot.

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Work Experience

Technology Education Teacher at Harrisonburg Highschool
August 31, 2020 - August 31, 2023
Developed Technology Education Curriculum to include woodshop, CNC Machines, Drafting, Computer Programming, Computer Networking, PC Repair, Technology Foundations I and II
Founder at Vision Studios
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Built a team of dedicated designers and developers to tackle high end web development, applications, and SEO projects.
Founder at ValleyApps
February 27, 2014 - December 30, 2025
Found and sold a cloud based company. I oversaw a team of developers, support techs, and educational instruction professionals. Worked closely with Google on projects and in the lead to introduce the cloud to the masses.
Lead Ecommerce Developer at Function 4 Sports
January 14, 2008 - August 14, 2014
Developed their online website and backend connections to ebay as well as other gateways and API's like UPS and Fed Ex. I worked on both the frontend and backend and coordinated the project. I ran the site and we where the number one used snow sports dealer on the internet. Worked very closely with EBAY and PAYPAL in the early days of integrations.

Education

Bachelors of Science at James Madison University
August 1, 1998 - August 1, 2008

Qualifications

Google Workspace Engineer Certfication
July 16, 2024 - January 14, 2024
Google Workspace Sales Engineer Certification
August 16, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Google Cloud Foundations
August 16, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
September 14, 2025 - September 14, 2025