davidwatson

Drupal

Drupal contributions

Former lead developer of empac.rpi.edu. Maintainer of the Golden Grid responsive HTML5 base theme, Golden Gridlet responsive design aid, Applications & Postings module, and Aqueduct distribution.

I frequently provide patches and patch reviews running the gamut from Features to Feeds, from Commerce to Core. Every now and again I can be found providing support via forums/IRC/issue queues, in addition to offering mentoring to junior developers, serving as a FOSS advocate, and providing free training for local Drupal user groups.

Currently leading development on a number of other Drupal sites.

Roles in working with Drupal
Specialized Generalist, Developer, Themer, Consultant, Project Manager, Site Builder, Information Architect, Interaction Designer
I contributed Drupal patches
I contributed Drupal modules
I contributed Drupal themes
I contributed Drupal installation profiles
I contributed to Drupal issue queues
I contributed Drupal documentation
I contributed Drupal automated tests
I reviewed Project applications
I help in the Drupal support forums
I provide Drupal-related services
I give support on IRC
I help mentor new contributors
I attended DrupalCon Portland 2013
I attended DrupalCon San Francisco 2010
I attended DrupalCon Chicago 2011

Personal information

Full name
David Watson
First or given name
David
Last name or surname
Watson
Languages spoken
English
My website
http://davidwatson.name
Interests
module development, theming, drupal, gaming, infosec, web development, web design, poker, martial arts, usability, user experience, information architecture, ia, ux, responsive design
Country
United States
IRC nick
caughtexception
LinkedIn profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmwatson
Twitter url
http://www.twitter.com/caughtexception
Bio

I'm a User Experience guy by trade, a Senior Drupal Engineer by title, a problem solver by definition, and the one who bridges the gaps between them all by choice. I firmly believe that labels and taxonomies are for concepts and not people, that we should spend more time asking difficult questions like "why" and "how," and that bubble tea is quite possibly the most glorious substance known to man.

Anything I say or do - clever, insightful, opinionated or otherwise - that's all me. The same thoughts and opinions are not necessarily shared by any of my clients or employers, be they past, present or from the future (bonus points for showing up in a DeLorean).

Work

Job title
Senior Drupal Engineer
Current company or organization
Prometheus Global Media
Industries worked in
Digital & Print Media, Education
Companies worked for
Self, KathodeRay Media, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center

History

Documentation
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Member for
3 years 48 weeks

Projects

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