# Diane J.

> Web Designer and Developer | AI Solution Architect | Liferay DXP Expert | Animal Advocate

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/dianej

Web Development Manager, AI Agent Designer, UX Designer and Liferay CMS Specialist with fifteen years of progressive experience in design and development of websites, multi-site deployments, accessible user interfaces, and web applications. I possess excellent design, management, and analytical skills and have demonstrated experience working in a team environment to collaboratively develop high quality, mission-focused, digital products and services.

I am also a licensed architect (#C-32319) in the State of California.

Outside of work, I enjoy drawing, painting, and playing and listening to music, and spending time with my two tabbies.

## Work Experience
### Web Designer/Developer, UX Designer, & Web Project Manager @ Naval Postgraduate School
Jan 2019 – Jan 2025 | Monterey, CA
Spearheaded the design and development of NPS enterprise websites using Liferay CMS and various front-end technologies, data-driven analytics, accessibility compliance, and secure coding practices.

• Managed web development projects and served as the Liferay CMS portal administrator for NPS in Monterey, CA
• Implemented OWASP secure coding best practices to ensure the security of NPS websites.
• Designed and developed responsive, WCAG compliant, enterprise websites using Liferay DXP 7.4 & 7.2, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React, Bootstrap, Freemarker, and Adobe Photoshop
• Designed and developed custom content structures/templates, icons & graphics, asset display templates, themes, and display page templates to streamline content management process across multi-sites and align on branding
• Led the design, development, user testing of a new Intranet web portal for NPS community
• Improved website optimization, page speed scores, and SEO for enterprise websites
• Utilization of CI/CD pipelines
• Utilization of rapid prototyping tools such as hand drawing, Figma, Moqups, Adobe XD
• Proficiency in AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Code, and Gemini
• Manage and mentor junior employees in the DevOps team

IT Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, CompTIA Security+ Certified, Salesforce Ranger rank

### Front-End Web Developer | Web Project Manager | Business Development @ Evanhoe & Associates, Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
Front-end web developer, project manager, and Liferay portal administrator in the DevOps, Information Technology team (ITACS) at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey CA. Design and development of NPS enterprise websites (External and Intranet) using Liferay CMS using Liferay 7.2, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Adobe CC. Ensured compliance with DoD security and policy requirements. Led a user-centered, iterative design process (analytics, interviews, usability testing, prototyping) when creating the new Intranet for NPS. Created custom templates and structures using Apache Velocity and FreeMarker (Java template engines). Development of Asset Display Templates (ADT). Led Liferay training classes for NPS community. Created responsive, mobile-optimized, 508-compliant web pages. Utilized object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques to develop custom user experiences and templates. Analysis and generation of Google Analytics reports. Use of JIRA project tracking. Completed CompTIA Security+ Certification Series training. Developed Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudFormation templates in YAML & JSON with automated configuration and security controls. Followed OWASP secure coding best practices. Experience writing technical approach for government contracts. Business development.

### Front-End Web Developer @ Naval Postgraduate School
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
• Developed and maintained responsive, mobile-optimized web pages using Liferay 6.2, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Led Liferay training classes for NPS community, enhancing team's technical skills and knowledge.
• Utilized object-oriented programming techniques to create custom user experiences and templates, improving website functionality and user engagement.

### Lead Web Developer and eCommerce Web Content Manager @ Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Watsonville, CA
In my role as Lead Web Developer and eCommerce Web Content Manager at Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, I was responsible for developing web sites, user interfaces, and animations using various web development tools. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing, I managed workflow and task assignment for the Internet Marketing Operations team, trained new hires, and implemented targeted experiences and promotions using the content management system. Key projects included the redesign of the US Homepage and the launch of the EU Microsites and Amazon store fronts.

### Mobile Web Developer @ Naval Postgraduate School
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Monterey, CA
Designed and developed a mobile application version of an existing online Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) course, EO3404 Applied Digital Signal Processing, for use on the iPad and desktop/laptop computers. This app was developed using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JQuery Mobile and is deployed to students as both a web app and as a stand-alone hybrid application for installation on mobile devices. This mobile version allows students to conveniently access their course textbook, video lectures, note-taking, and social networking all in a single touch-enabled interface. Particularly unique features are instructor led video quizzes, utilization of the device camera to include "outside" material such as handwritten notes and screenshots from other computers, and full integration with the Sakai LMS forum to allow student and teacher interactions in a social networking framework. Designed as a reusable template for transfer to other NPS courses.

Worked as a JavaScript developer for Northrop Grumman on the CEREBRO project at the DMDC in Seaside, CA. Wrote form validation scripts and provided test cases.

### Senior Web Designer, UX Designer, & Media Developer @ General Dynamics Information Technology
Jan 2006 – Jan 2012 | Monterey, CA
Worked with Naval Postgraduate School's (NPS) faculty clients, executive leadership, instructional designers, and programmers to create educational and marketing media in support of the NPS mission. Creation and testing of dynamic educational websites using standards-compliant xhtml, html5, css3, JavaScript, JQuery, 508 compliance, Liferay 6.1; Mobile/iPhone application development; 3D modeling, visualizations, animations, graphics for web-based games and simulations; project management of e-Learning websites and LMS. Skin design and implementation. Production of video for the web, knowledge of best-practices for delivering web-based video, including video browser-compliant file types, codecs, bitrates & mobile applications. UI design. Developed tools, processes and tutorials for internal use by media development team.

### Owner/Architect @ Diane Jones: Art & Architecture
Jan 2006 – Jan 2012 | Aptos, CA
As the Owner/Architect (CA License #C-32319) at Diane Jones: Art & Architecture in Aptos, CA, I led a diverse range of projects from architectural design to web development. I created innovative solutions for clients like the Naval Postgraduate School and Cathleen Hudson Landscape Design. My expertise in CAD drafting, sketchUp models, and visualizations allowed me to deliver high-quality designs that exceeded client expectations.

### Assistant Project Manager @ AEDIS Architecture & Planning
Jan 1999 – Jan 2003 | San Jose, CA
• Designed details, produced construction documents, and coordinated with consultants for new building and renovation projects for the Sunnyvale Elementary School District.
• Managed over $14 million in construction costs, overseeing projects from schematics through construction.
• Responsible for construction administration and plan reviews at the Division of the State Architect in Oakland, CA, ensuring code compliance with structural, electrical, earthquake, and fire, life & safety.

### Architectural Designer @ Fiorovich Group
Jan 1997 – Jan 1997 | Watsonville, CA
• Completed schematic designs and residential building elevations for architectural projects.
• Led communications with clients to ensure project requirements were met.
• Attended plan reviews with County of Santa Cruz to ensure compliance with regulations.


## Education
### B.Arch in Architecture
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

### Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Technology
California State University, Fullerton

### Animation
California College of the Arts

### Figure Drawing
Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze

### Fine Art
Art Institute of Boston

### High School Diploma
York School

### Popper-Keizer Elementary School, Santa Cruz, CA


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dianenjones
- Portfolio: https://dianej.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13