I am an experienced and accomplished IT Project Lead, CMS Developer, and Web Content Manager with a proven track record of leading enterprise-level projects from requirements gathering through design comps to development and deployment. I specialize in backend configuration, content maintenance, and technical project coordination, successfully leading complex redesigns for major clients. I am skilled in implementing solutions and driving successful outcomes across varied contract vehicles, from large federal contracts to local organizations and small businesses. With extensive expertise in multiple CMS platforms and IT infrastructure, I am available to supplement IT staff or provide front-line leadership to ensure project success.

Douglas Ward

I am an experienced and accomplished IT Project Lead, CMS Developer, and Web Content Manager with a proven track record of leading enterprise-level projects from requirements gathering through design comps to development and deployment. I specialize in backend configuration, content maintenance, and technical project coordination, successfully leading complex redesigns for major clients. I am skilled in implementing solutions and driving successful outcomes across varied contract vehicles, from large federal contracts to local organizations and small businesses. With extensive expertise in multiple CMS platforms and IT infrastructure, I am available to supplement IT staff or provide front-line leadership to ensure project success.

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I am an experienced and accomplished IT Project Lead, CMS Developer, and Web Content Manager with a proven track record of leading enterprise-level projects from requirements gathering through design comps to development and deployment. I specialize in backend configuration, content maintenance, and technical project coordination, successfully leading complex redesigns for major clients.

I am skilled in implementing solutions and driving successful outcomes across varied contract vehicles, from large federal contracts to local organizations and small businesses. With extensive expertise in multiple CMS platforms and IT infrastructure, I am available to supplement IT staff or provide front-line leadership to ensure project success.

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Work Experience

IT Manager at The Wireless Power Consortium
September 1, 2022 - Present
Led a $1M+ redesign of both public-facing and member-only websites serving over 300 member companies globally. Managed the integration and deployment of a members' collaboration portal and oversaw the organization's Azure and Microsoft Office 365 infrastructure. Implemented complex API integrations across CRM, CMS, and collaboration platforms to streamline operations.
IT Specialist & CMS Developer at The Waters Ward Company, LLC
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided experienced and reliable IT support under various contract vehicles ranging from large federal contracts to local organizations and small businesses. Developed and supported over 20 CMS projects using WordPress, Drupal, ColdFusion, Jekyll, Umbraco, and other frameworks. Delivered a full spectrum of IT skills, supplementing staff or providing front-line leadership as needed.
CMS Developer / Content Specialist at Leidos (telehealth.hhs.gov)
September 1, 2022 - August 25, 2025
Implemented complex HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript designs based on Figma design compositions. Managed frequent content updates through authoring and approval workflows and optimized code deployments to AWS infrastructure using Jenkins for a government telehealth platform.
WordPress Subject-Matter Expert at Marriott International
March 1, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Oversaw a $2M+ contract redesign of 12 Marriott WordPress properties. Managed performance, maintenance, and high-traffic, mission-critical platform operations along with ongoing content updates deployed across multiple staging and production environments.
Senior WordPress Developer at Huge, Inc.
April 1, 2019 - August 25, 2025
Served as a back-end WordPress developer on the high-profile redesign of State.gov. Delivered high-pressure transformations of design comps into custom plugins and themes, developing optimized and secure code to support the U.S. State Department website with over 5 million monthly visitors.
IT Manager at The Wireless Power Consortium
September 1, 2022 - Present
Managed a $1M+ redesign of public-facing and member-only websites serving 300+ member companies worldwide. Oversaw integration and rollout of members' collaboration portal. Managed organization's Azure and MS Office 365 infrastructure. Implemented complex API integrations across CRM, CMS, and collaboration platforms.
IT Specialist & CMS Developer at The Waters Ward Company, LLC
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided experienced, dependable IT support across various contract vehicles, including large federal contracts, local organizations, and small businesses. Developed and supported over 20 CMS projects using WordPress, Drupal, ColdFusion, Jekyll, Umbraco, and other frameworks. Offered full range of IT skills for supplementing IT staff or providing front-line leadership.
CMS Developer / Content Specialist at Leidos (telehealth.hhs.gov)
September 1, 2022 - August 25, 2025
Implemented complex HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript designs from Figma design comps. Deployed frequent content updates through authoring and approval environments. Optimized code and deployed to AWS infrastructure utilizing Jenkins.
WordPress Subject-Matter Expert at Marriott International
March 31, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Oversaw $2M+ contract redesign of 12 Marriott WordPress properties. Managed performance and maintenance of high-traffic, mission-critical platform. Managed mission-critical, ongoing content updates deployed across multiple staging and production environments.
Senior WordPress Developer at Huge, Inc.
April 1, 2019 - August 25, 2025
Served as back-end WordPress developer on high-profile redesign of State.gov. Completed high-pressure project by transforming design comps into custom plugins and themes. Developed optimized and secure code to support the U.S. State Department website serving over 5 million monthly visitors.

Education

Certificate in Web Development at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Coursework towards BA in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Certificate in Web Development at George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Coursework towards BA in English Literature at University of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Qualifications

Interactive Multimedia & Web Design Certificate in Web Development
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Other