Welcome to My Portfolio
I'm Michael Ragsdale, a web developer passionate about building elegant, accessible, and data-driven solutions.
About Me
A versatile professional with a background in team leadership and customer service, now building on a practical foundation in web development, server administration, and technical problem-solving. Eager to apply a unique blend of strong communication skills and technical aptitude to an entry-level IT or customer service role.
Learn More About MeFeatured Projects
Here are a few projects I'm particularly proud of. See the rest in my projects section.
Custom Portfolio Website (This Site)
A fully responsive, accessible, and themeable portfolio website built to showcase my skills in modern web development practices.
Bold Firefly
A server hosting a variety of web applications, with automated deployments and management.
Glowing Galaxy
A server that I configured and manage manually, demonstrating my server administration skills.
PowerShell DOCX to Markdown Converter
A sophisticated PowerShell script that uses Pandoc to convert structured Microsoft Word documents into a nested, multi-file Markdown project, perfect for personal wikis or static site generators.
Latest Experience
My most recent role, combining technical skills with customer-facing responsibilities.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Clerk-Cashier
- Developed a workflow to generate accessible, Section 508 compliant, and printer-friendly documents from a legacy system not designed for such outputs.
- Trained new employees on the use of the ActiveNet customer relationship management (CRM) system, ensuring data integrity.
- Supervise front desk operations, making independent technical and policy-aligned decisions.
- Manage member check-in and secure payment processing, both in-person and telephonically.