Rahsaan Williams

RAHSAAN WILLIAMS Phoenix, AZ ⦁ - +1 - ⦁ ⦁ linkedin.com/in/rahsaanwilliams13 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Drupal Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering robust, secure, and scalable digital solutions for government and enterprise clients. Proven track record of leading Drupal 8/9/10 development efforts, implementing accessibility standards (508/ WCAG), and driving performance improvements across web platforms. Experienced in Agile/Scrum teams, cross-functional collaboration, and integrating modern DevOps practices. Adept at building user-focused experiences and mentoring teams toward successful, on-time delivery. TECHNICAL SKILLS CMS & Frameworks: Drupal 8/9/10, WordPress, Joomla, Salesforce, LAMP Stack Languages: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, AJAX, JSON, ActionScript Front-End: React.js, Bootstrap, Twig, Accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.1) DevOps & Tools: Git, GitBash, Composer, Drush, VS Code, Atom, AWS, Acquia, SharePoint Design & Prototyping: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign), Balsamiq Testing & QA: Sortsite, ComplyFirst, FireEyes, axe DevTools, BrowserStack Project Tools: Jira, Con uence, Agile Delivery Framework, Omnigraf e PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CMS Web Cloud Developer / Cloud Developer Nov 2022 - May 2025 GDIT / GD Information Technology, Inc. Remote, HQ in Falls Church, VA ● Led the development, migration, and maintenance of secure, scalable Drupal 10 web solutions hosted on AWS for federal healthcare initiatives. ● Reduced deployment cycles by 30% by integrating Git-based work ows and CI/CD practices. ● Ensured 100% compliance with WCAG, WAI-ARIA and Section 508 standards across all modules and newly requested applications, improving usability for users with disabilities. ● Created HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding standards to ensure site consistency. ● Collaborated across cross-functional Agile teams (PMs, Devs, QA) to deliver high-impact features on time and within scope. ● Mentored junior developers and participated in peer reviews, increasing code quality and streamlining team development process. ● Integrated a secure, credential-restricted subsite mid-project to meet evolving stakeholder access requirements, demonstrating agile responsiveness. Web Developer / Programmer Jun 2018 - Nov 2022 Drug Enforcement Administration (Contractor) Washington, DC ● Designed, developed, and deployed a new internal website on Drupal 8 with Apache backend, enhancing speed, security, and searchability. ● Created modular, reusable HTML/CSS/Javascript driven web assets to support multiple internal and external investigations, reducing development time by 40%. ● Delivered WCAG, ADA-compliant web applications and micro-sites with Section 508 accessibility assurance. ● Provided subject matter expertise in Agile standups, sprint reviews, and design sessions. ● Developed secure, time-sensitive intelligence dashboards for eld operatives, reducing data access turnaround by +60%. Programmer May 2016 - Jun 2018 Department of State (Contractor) Washington, DC ● Developed interactive learning modules and animation-enhanced training portals using Flash, ActionScript, and JavaScript. ● Collaborated with partner agencies to produce a digital training repository for deployed federal personnel and families. ● Built a centralized repository of reusable interactive content to streamline module production. ● Maintained ADA-compliance across all eLearning solutions using internal and external QA tools. fl fl fi fl Web Design & Development Specialist Feb 2015 - Feb 2016 NASA OCIO (Contractor) Washington, DC ● Designed, coded, and launched a responsive internal Drupal site using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP. ● Delivered accessible, responsive newsletter platforms, improving department-wide communication. ● Produced IT security infographics, branded decks, and event collateral under aggressive deadlines. RAHSAAN WILLIAMS Phoenix, AZ ● - ⦁ ⦁ +1 - ⦁ linkedin.com/in/rahsaanwilliams13 Provided in-house photography services and maintained OCIO's event photo archive. EARLIER EXPERIENCE Web Design & Accessibility Specialist – National Technical Information Service · Mar 2012–Feb 2015. Led 508/ADA compliance efforts for internal and partner websites. Developed HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery modules and delivered accessible digital assets across NTIS platforms. Freelance Web & Multimedia Designer – RD Media Arts · Nov 2006 – Present Designed and launched websites using Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla. Created branding assets, conducted photo editing, and customized CMS templates for a range of clients. Web Development Specialist / Production Manager – American Institute for Research · Nov 2011 – Mar 2012. Directed project timelines and prototyped UI/UX wireframes. Led development meetings and delivered HTML5/CSS3-based web projects with Bootstrap integration. Art Director – RCW Communication Design Inc. · 2009 – 2011 Managed creative teams producing web, print, and multimedia campaigns for clients including The Smithsonian, the National Cancer Institute, and Howard University. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS – THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE – COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN · NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE – INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN · NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● Acquia Certi ed Drupal Developer (In Progress – Expected Q2 2025) AWS Cloud Practitioner (Valid through 2025) Designing for Accessibility (WCAG 2.2) (2023) JIRA Essentials (2024) Understanding Con uence for Users, Managers, & Admins (2024) Agile Project Management Certi cation Prep+Agile Scrum+JIRA (2024) AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS fi 2024: Bowie State University Afrofuturism Exhibition – 3D Artwork Selected VP, Advisory Council Board – NVCC Communication Design Dept. -) Member – Organization of Black Designers -) Mentor – AIGA SHINE Program -: Davey Award – Fort AP Hill Rebranding Member – AIGA DC Chapter -: TrademarksUSA – Army Sustainment Logo Design fl fi ● ● ● ● ● ● ●