About Me
I'm Drew Weber, an enthusiastic developer dedicated to transforming intricate technical concepts into tangible solutions. With a robust foundation in IT and an innovative mindset, I relish the challenges of the ever-evolving tech landscape.
My journey spans roles like a Web Publisher, Research Assistant, and Web Developer for the Manitoba Government. Spanning across the Manitoba Accessibility Office, Business Transformations and Technology, and The Department of Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness.
As a Code Mentor at Code Cobras, I ventured into guiding students through the captivating world of coding, cultivating my prowess in communication, problem-solving, and collaboration.
With creativity driving my approach to UI/UX, I'm excited to leverage my technology fervor and versatile skill set, adapting and innovating to elevate your IT pursuits.
Education
BSc in Applied Computer Science
University Of Winnipeg
High-school Diploma
Dakota Collegiate
Training
Certificate of Completion - Accessible Documents
February 2022 / WebAim
Web Accessibility Training
October 2021 / WebAim
Work History
April 2024 - Present - Digital Coordinator - Government of Manitoba
- Seconded to the Digital Transformation Office, to facilitate migrating 200,000+ legacy web pages to Drupal CMS, ensuring WCAG compliance and regulatory alignment.
- Acted as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams in CMS adoption, collaborating with vendors and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and procurement of solutions.
April 2024 - Present - Web Publisher - Government of Manitoba, Housing, Addictions, and Homelessness
- Lead a website refresh initiative, coordinating with a Business Analyst and IT Branch Director to deliver a WCAG-compliant, user-centric digital experience.
- Managed and mentored web staff, delegating tasks, providing technical training, and conducting code reviews to maintain high development standards.
- Co-led the migration of 350+ public-facing government forms and documents, streamlining ownership and hosting processes.
- Developed and implemented an efficient website update request system, enhancing workflows through automated notifications, status tracking, and data management.
- Communicated with stakeholders across branches to align web development and technical improvements with organizational goals.
- Planned projects, maintained and updated internal and external web platforms, and delivered digital accessibility training to improve inclusivity and compliance.
May 2021 - April 2024 / Research Assistant/Web Developer - Government of Manitoba - Manitoba Accessibility Office
- Co-created the main webpage outline document for the MAO’s website refresh, which featured a 75-page document detailing all aspects of AccessibilityMB.ca, including webpages, subpages, text, images, hyperlinks, videos, widgets, etc.
- Utilized web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, & JavaScript to create, update, & maintain AccessibilityMB.ca & all related webpages & content, including text, resources, documents, & inclusion of YouTube content.
- Reported to MAO senior staff & Executive Director on Canadian provincial webpage structures, layouts, & features to ascertain industry standards & best practices.
- Participated in a comprehensive 5-year legislative review of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act and contributed to data collection and analysis to produce insightful findings and observations on the efficacy of the Government of Manitoba's Accessibility Office and the impact of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act on Manitoban communities.
- Created MAO social media & marketing messaging for public awareness & provincial events, including accessibility messaging, Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, Disability Employment Awareness Week, Small Business Week, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, etc.
- Conducted a provincial review of Manitoba accessibility experts in the private & public sectors, including post- secondary institutions such as the University of Winnipeg & Manitoba.
- Led the accessibility revitalization of digital MAO content, completing comprehensive accessibility checks to ensure all materials can be accessed in multiple formats (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.)
- Maintained knowledge of web accessibility & trends governed by WCAG 2.1AA, & completes ongoing accessibility training, such as WebAim Web Accessibility Training.
- Participated in weekly MAO meetings & updates team on the status of web projects, web issues, accessibility considerations, & department web considerations.
November 2019 - September 2021 / Code Mentor - Code Cobras
- Created a curriculum for online computer science camps & after-school programs.
- Lead after-school and online computer science courses teaching languages such as Scratch, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python.
- Provided lessons on basic computer science concepts such as conditionals, algorithms, iteration, and variables to various age groups.
- Provided accurate feedback on the learning progress of participants and gave suggestions when needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues & reported to supervisors on the delivery of the curriculum.
- Addressed participant & parent feedback with supervisor, & ensured perspectives were shared to help improve future classes.
August 2020 - September 2020 / Web Developer - Government of Manitoba
- Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a dynamic software catalog.
- Communicated project progress with other developers and project shareholders.
- Used REST API to dynamically generate webpage content from Microsoft SharePoint.
May 2018 - September 2018 / Service Desk Technician - Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
- Provided technical & non-technical support to Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries end users and external customers by following the Incident Management process, ensuring minimal impact on the business activity of the organization and the user.
- Served as a single point of contact for users & user issues, received automatic alarm notifications & responded by procedure, and provided initial triage of service issues.
- Received, recorded, classified, routed, prioritized, resolved & closed all incoming IT-related support calls, automated system alerts, service requests, & capital project requests
- Assisted end users with software applications, file accesses & hardware support as required.
- Action & closed all Tier 1 support calls, including matching to recurring incidents, investigating, diagnosing, & resolving all incidents: recovering services/systems promptly, & documenting all actions/resolutions in the support database
- Escalated & routed Tier II or III support calls to appropriate ITS staff, based on impact, urgency & prescribed priorities & resolution times.
- Worked with external service providers to ensure that issues at all Liquor Marts are dealt with promptly.
- Monitored systems & network parameters (includes a network for stores)
Skills
Experienced in various programming languages and frameworks, such as: C, C++, C#, Java, Processing, Python, Visual Basic, x86 Assembly, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, React.js, Angular.js, Handlebars, REST API’s, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
Proficient in using different software’s including: IntelliJ IDEs, VIM, Git, Notepad ++, Mongo DB, WordPress, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power automate, Adobe Suite & Dreamweaver, HPSM, SAP, Postman, Visual Studio, and VS Code.