Joel Rodriguez
AI Generalist • Web Design • SEO • System Administration
Objective
Increase productivity and innovation through the effective use of AI‑assisted Internet technologies, web design, and system automation. Partner with talented teams to deliver optimized, accessible, and intelligent online experiences that combine creativity, data, and engineering excellence.
Summary
- Level 1 AI Generalist specializing in web design, optimization, and intelligent automation.
- Small Business Owner providing Internet Consulting, Design, and AI‑enhanced SEO Services.
- Skilled in FreeBSD, Windows Server 2012–2022, and cross‑platform system administration.
- Deep programming background in Machine, Assembly, and High‑Level Languages including Perl, Python, and C/C++.
- Experienced with AI agents and LLM‑driven tools for content creation, UX improvement, and site optimization.
- Expert in relational database design, analytics, and full‑stack automation pipelines.
- Strong cross‑functional leadership, project management, and preventative quality focus.
Highlights
- Developed one of the first commercial e‑commerce portals in the Lake Tahoe region.
- Automated build, test, and deployment systems across multiple UNIX environments.
- Deployed AI agents to assist with content generation, brand optimization, and analytics.
- Implemented PCI‑compliant hospitality network migrations (2015–2020).
- Achieved consistent Page‑One SEO rankings for client sites.
- Maintain and secure FreeBSD and Windows Server environments through ongoing modernization.
Qualifications
- 30+ years as Independent Contractor in software, web systems, and Internet technology.
- Proven ability to integrate AI‑powered agents for SEO, analytics, and content generation.
- Experienced Project Manager and Systems Architect with end‑to‑end delivery ownership.
- Expert in cross‑functional team collaboration bridging R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Skilled in modern DevOps tools: Git, rsync, Webmin, Postfix Admin, and AI deployment pipelines.
- Dedicated to continuous improvement and proactive problem‑solving.
Skills
AI & Content Ops
Topic modeling, briefs, multi‑agent content generation, schema.org, A/B testing, analytics loops.
Web & SEO
WordPress, HTML5, UX/UI, accessibility, technical SEO, e‑commerce, performance tuning.
Systems
FreeBSD, Linux (Mint/Ubuntu), Windows Server 2012–2022, Win7/10/11, networking.
Programming
C/C++/C/C++++, Perl, Python; shell; make; build/release automation; RDBMS schema & SQL.
Work Experience
Detailed job cards are available as separate HTML files. Key positions include:
Web Design, SEO & System Administration
Gossamer Computer Services — Reno, NV — 2001–2025
Key Accomplishments
- Delivered page-one rankings for multiple client sites through ongoing SEO, responsive HTML5 rebuilds, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
- Upgraded and maintained FreeBSD production servers, including Postfix-based email systems and security-hardened web hosting environments.
- Implemented PCI-compliant RDP reservation system upgrades across four hospitality properties.
- Managed Windows Server migrations (2003/2008 → 2012/2016/2019/2020) ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.
Tool Set: FreeBSD, Apache, Postfix, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, MySQL, Perl/PHP/Python, WordPress, Tomcat, SSH/WebDAV, Windows Server, pf / ASUS / Netgear / LinkSys, Let’s Encrypt, Git, rsync, HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, Schema.org/JSON-LD, Webmin / phpMyAdmin / Postfix Admin / WordPress, Google Analytics / Search Console, W3C / WCAG Validation Tools, AI Agents (OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face)
R&D Project Manager (Tape-Out)
Cirrus Logic, Inc. — Fremont, CA — 1992–1995
Key Accomplishments
- Maintained 24-hour metal-mask and 3–5 day all-layer tape-out SLAs with zero defects.
- Managed a cross-functional tape-out group bridging R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
- Coordinated with CAD/support, circuit design, and mask engineering groups; served as Cadence vendor liaison.
Tool Set: Magic, Cadence DFII, Dracula, UNIX/Sun, Shell, Make, SCCS, C/C++
Complete Work History: All positions from 1977–2025 are documented in individual job card HTML files. This includes roles at Texas Instruments, GE Calma, Zycad Corporation, QuickQuote Financial, ProtoCare Sciences, and various contract positions.
Complete Job History (Individual Cards)
- Gossamer Computer Services (2001-2025)
- Gossamer Computer Services (1995-2001)
- Cirrus Logic – Project Manager (1992-1995)
- Cirrus Logic – Senior CAD Engineer (1988-1992)
- Cirrus Logic – CAD Engineer (1986-1988)
- Zycad Corporation (1985-1986)
- GE Calma Tegas Systems (1984)
- Texas Instruments – Software Engineer (1981-1984)
- Texas Instruments – Manufacturing (1979-1981)
- Texas Instruments – Account Rep (1977-1979)
Contract Projects
Additional Information