KENT POLITSCH

I design and develop out of Lawrence, KS. I spend most of my time in the digital realm, but I also design for print.

My father taught me to be curious. He taught me to discover how things work and why some things don’t work well and how to make them work better. In other words, he taught the essence of good design. I learned a lot from my father and the many other people who were generous enough to let me snoop through their code and figure things out.

Thank you for viewing my résumé. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

TECHNICAL & PERSONAL STRENGTHS

Web Technology
HTML / CSS / SCSS / PHP / Twig / Go / Javascript / YAML / Markdown / SSH
Database
MySQL / Flat File
Content Management
Hugo / WordPress / Directus / Pico / Grav
Know-How
Optimization / Accessibility / Analytics / Typography / Layout / Color Theory
Personal
Creative / Adaptable / Communication / Problem Solving / Integrity / Organization / Passion / Self-Discipline / Relaxed / Humor
Hobbies & Interests
Fitness / Writing / Comedy / Music / Woodworking / Movies
What I Can't Do, So Don't Ask
Sing

WORK EXPERIENCES

2014-Present
Underscore Design
Owner/Designer/Developer
2019-2020
CPPR, The University of Kansas
UX Designer
2010-2014
Technology Solutions, LLC
Lead Designer/Developer
2004-2010
SIC Web Design
Owner/Designer/Developer
1995-2004
Kansas Memorial Unions
Technology Manager

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

December 2020
Finished a drop-in markdown/yaml editor for flat-file databases called Downdraft.
2020
Voted Best of Web Developers in Olathe, KS
2015
Python Training
online training course
June 2017
Launched UL Prospector Knowledge Center for China
UL needed a Prospector Knowledge Center focused on their Chinese audience.
February 2014
Launched UL Prospector Knowledge Center
A custom WordPress build, the Knowledge Center has become the hub of Prospector's content marketing program.
2014
CS193 - App Development
Stanford University (online)
January 2010
Released Gadget for WordPress
Early page-building framework
February 2009
Released LaughTracker
A native MacOS app built in Ojective-C
September 2007
Started SIC Web Design
Freelance
June 2004
Built my first WordPress site
1994
Graduated The University of Kansas
English / Creative Writing

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Write: hello@underscoredesign.com
Talk: (785) 218-6303
Visit: underscoredesign.com
FIGHT THE CRUFT.