I am a lifelong hospitality professional turned technology developer.

I create solutions for pain points in modern business operations.

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Somm.Site

Somm.site is a comprehensive digital education platform designed for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals seeking to elevate their knowledge and service skills. The site was developed using Wix with custom CSS enhancements, supported by Canva-designed media and a multi-platform social media campaign.

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DistributorPost.com

Distributor Post is an online publication that delivers articles, insights, and educational content tailored to beverage sales professionals across the global distribution industry. It is a custom React application that integrates RSS feeds, JavaScript interactivity, and branded visuals to support a focused digital media experience.

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WineQuizzes.net

WineQuizzes.net is a curated collection of wine-related questions developed over two decades, used to support sommelier training and exam preparation. The platform is a standalone web application built using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, offering multiple quiz levels and interactive functionality.

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DerekEngles.com

DerekEngles.com is my personal brand site, built to showcase my experience, portfolio, and transition from hospitality to technology. It is hand-coded using semantic HTML, responsive CSS, and modern design principles for clean presentation and performance.