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Christopher Donley

Senior Technology Director Lead Designer

I turn business goals into platforms that perform, and look good doing it. Enterprise CMS builds, cloud and hosting infrastructure, and AI-driven automation for healthcare, finance, retail, education, and philanthropy.

  • Orlando, Florida
  • Eyenamic Designs, LLC
Christopher Donley smiling with his head tilted, wearing a gray t-shirt and a silver triangle pendant

Career highlights

  • 95% client retention rate
  • 20–30 production sites under management
  • 12+ years of Agile/Scrum leadership
  • 19+ years in Adobe Creative Cloud

Platforms & tools I build with

  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Drupal
  • n8n
  • Claude Code
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Figma
  • After Effects
  • React
  • Node.js
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Nginx
  • Docker
  • Microsoft Azure
  • GA4
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine

01 — Professional profile

Executive priorities in. Technical roadmaps out.

Strategy, design, and the server rack, under one roof. Here's the short version of how I work and what I bring.

Senior technology director and lead designer with 16+ years of experience turning business goals into high-performing digital platforms. At Eyenamic Designs, LLC, I direct enterprise CMS builds, cloud and hosting infrastructure, and AI-driven workflow automation for healthcare, finance, retail, education, and philanthropic clients, sustaining a 95% client retention rate.

I pair 19+ years of Adobe Creative Cloud mastery and a decade of deadline-critical creative production at UCF's flagship arena with hands-on Linux, database, and DevOps depth. I'm known for translating executive priorities into technical roadmaps, leading Agile teams, and shipping work that measurably lifts performance and conversion.

Based in Orlando, Florida, USA

Core competencies

01Leadership & Strategy

  • Digital transformation
  • Technology roadmapping
  • Executive stakeholder management
  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • Vendor & budget management
  • Technical consulting & pre-sales
  • Client retention

02Architecture & Engineering

  • Solution architecture
  • Enterprise CMS
  • Full-stack web development
  • API integration
  • Cloud & hosting infrastructure
  • Performance optimization
  • Technical SEO & structured data

03Design & Experience

  • UX/UI design
  • Design systems
  • Brand identity
  • Mobile-first & responsive design
  • Accessibility (WCAG 2.2)
  • Conversion rate optimization
  • Motion & multimedia

04Delivery & Automation

  • Agile/Scrum
  • Technical discovery
  • QA testing & UAT
  • SDLC governance
  • AI & LLM workflow automation
  • Analytics & reporting (GA4)
  1. Lead Designer & Senior Executive Project Director

    – Present

    Eyenamic Designs, LLC Central Florida

    Digital design, development, and technology consultancy serving healthcare, finance, retail, education, and philanthropic organizations.

    • Digital transformation leadershipDirect end-to-end transformation engagements for enterprise clients, from technical discovery and solution architecture through launch and ongoing support, leading cross-functional teams of up to 10 and securing millions of dollars in new business through technical consulting.
    • Enterprise CMS architectureArchitected and deployed scalable CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Webflow) across healthcare, finance, and retail, maintaining a 95% client retention rate and multi-year maintenance agreements.
    • Infrastructure & migrationManage a portfolio of 20–30 production WordPress sites; planned and executed the migration of ~20 client sites from SiteGround to Hostinger managed hosting, including DNS zone cutover and coordination with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace mail environments.
    • AI & workflow automationArchitected an AI-assisted agency operations platform (self-hosted n8n integrated with LLM coding agents like Claude Code, Google Workspace, QuickBooks Online, and WordPress) designed to automate lead follow-up, client reporting, content production, and internal operations.
    • Analytics & reportingDesigned an automated GA4 reporting engine (n8n + Google Analytics Data API) with a no-code control panel, giving non-technical stakeholders self-serve, client-ready performance reports.
    • Standards & design systemsEstablished cross-departmental development standards and mobile-first strategies, including a config-driven WordPress child theme with LocalBusiness schema, reusable shortcodes, lead capture, and an admin dashboard, significantly reducing delivery time and boosting conversion.
    • Production integrationIntegrated Adobe Creative Cloud asset pipelines with modern JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and Java services to streamline production and improve front-end performance.
    • Server & database optimizationTuned high-traffic Linux server environments (Apache, Nginx, PM2, CloudPanel) and database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL) for enterprise-level reliability, security, and scalability.
    • Knowledge managementDelivered Microsoft SharePoint intranet and knowledge-base solutions supporting Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors' ocean-conservation fund programs.
    • EnablementPioneered automated content-migration tools and mentored client teams on Agile methodologies, CMS governance, and technical best practices.
  2. Graphic Designer

    –

    Addition Financial Arena (formerly CFE Arena / UCF Arena) Orlando, FL

    UCF's flagship sports and entertainment venue, hosting Knights athletics, major concert tours, and special events.

    • Produced print and digital graphics (signage, promotional collateral, and digital-display content) for concerts, UCF Athletics, and special events in a fast-paced, deadline-driven venue environment.
    • Served as the central intake point for design requests from marketing, box office, and event promoters, managing multiple simultaneous orders against fixed event-day deadlines.
    • Coordinated with vendors, printers, and internal departments to deliver signage, promotional materials, and digital displays accurately and on schedule.
    • Maintained organized job files and version records for recurring events, keeping brand standards and pricing information accurate across all materials.
    • Supported the venue's rebrands from UCF Arena to CFE Arena (2013) and to Addition Financial Arena (2019), updating signage, templates, and collateral to new brand standards.

03 — Technical skills

Designer's eye. Engineer's stack.

Nine toolkits, one person. Here's what's behind the work, from Photoshop to PM2.

Design & Creative

Adobe CC · 19+ yrs
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • Premiere Pro
  • Acrobat Pro
  • CC Libraries
  • Figma
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Logic Pro

Front-End

7 skills
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • jQuery
  • AJAX
  • React
  • Responsive & mobile-first design

Back-End & Data

8 skills
  • PHP
  • Java
  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST & SOAP APIs
  • JSON
  • Webhooks

CMS & Commerce

8 platforms
  • WordPress (Avada, custom themes & plugins)
  • Drupal
  • Joomla
  • Webflow
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Stripe
  • Microsoft SharePoint

Automation & AI

6 skills
  • n8n (self-hosted)
  • Make (Integromat)
  • Zapier
  • Claude Code & LLM agent workflows
  • Prompt engineering
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

15 skills
  • Linux administration
  • Apache
  • Nginx
  • Tomcat
  • PM2
  • Docker
  • CloudPanel
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Hostinger VPS
  • Git/GitHub
  • CI/CD
  • DNS & email deliverability (MX, SPF, DKIM)
  • TCP/IP
  • SSL/TLS
  • Performance optimization

3D & Fabrication

7 skills
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • CAD/CAM toolpath programming
  • CNC routing
  • Laser engraving
  • UV flatbed printing
  • 3D printing

Business Systems

4 platforms
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Dropbox

Methodologies

6 practices
  • Agile/Scrum (12+ yrs)
  • Technical discovery
  • Solution architecture
  • Requirements gathering
  • QA testing & UAT
  • SDLC

04 — Selected highlights

Beyond the browser.

The work doesn't stop at the screen. I shoot it, model it, and sometimes cut it out of wood.

01

Multimedia production

15+ years of professional photography, drone videography, and advanced post-production in After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Logic Pro.

02

Fabrication & product development

Built and operate Citrus Coast Design, a fabrication studio producing UV-printed, CNC-routed, laser-engraved, and 3D-printed goods. I own the CAD/CAM programming, prototyping, and e-commerce sales through Etsy and a Stripe-powered direct store.

03

3D & real-time visualization

3D modeling and real-time rendering in Blender and Unreal Engine for product visualization and precision prototyping.

04

AI-assisted engineering

I use LLM coding agents (Claude Code) as a daily development driver to prototype custom web apps, WordPress plugins, and internal tools at accelerated speed.

Industries served

  • Healthcare & wellness
  • Financial services
  • Retail & e-commerce
  • Education
  • Philanthropy & nonprofit
  • Home services

05 — Education & credentials

Trained in design. Certified in the details.

A digital media degree from UCF, plus credentials in cloud fundamentals and secure digital document workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media — Web Design

University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL

  • Focus: digital media production and user experience design
  • Related coursework: Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behavior Analysis, Marketing Intelligence

Certifications & credentials

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Microsoft
  • Registered Online Notary PublicState of Florida
  • Notary Public CommissionState of Florida
  • Certified Loan Signing Agent

Online notarization credentials reflect hands-on expertise in identity verification, e-signature, and secure digital document workflows.

06 — Contact

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