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@pabstheo

I'm Pablo Theo Meraz

Web Developer based out of San Jose, California

 
 
 

About

Hi Folks! My name is Theo, and I am an experienced IT Professional and web developer. I am currently employed by ITS at the University of California: Santa Cruz. Here, I support the Division of Social Sciences's students, staff, and faculty.

In my spare time, my hobbies include: motorcycling, snowboarding, and going to concerts with friends. I frequently board at Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, and Winter Park Colorado.

Experiences

  • Support the research done by UCSC's Social Science Division by providing the highest quality IT support.
  • Build various Wordpress Sites using Campus Press Theme in order to contribute to UCSC's migration from WCMS to Wordpress. Ensure sites are built in line with UCSC's brand and accessibility standards. Track progress of website completions within Asana.
  • Manage ticket queue by utilizing Service Now ticketing system to keep track of ongoing tasks and coordinate with team members to complete tasks in a timely manner. Resolve technical issues for clients via Zoom, Teamviewer, and Phone.
  • Create and modify existing documentation for members of my team to keep our knowledge base up to date and ensure processes are done correctly.
  • Oversee the deployment and continual support of client devices via enrollment in Jamf Pro and BigFix SSA.
  • Provide ongoing hardware support for various devices on campus. As a certified Apple Repair Technician, diagnose and repair Apple Macbooks, iMacs, and Mac Minis. Manage, service, and repair Xerox Printers & Scanners.
  • Support and update campus DTEN units, utilizing role as an Administrator for Zoom.
 
  • Collarborated with the Store Director in order to oversee Bay Tree's transition from Sequoia ePOS to Oracle NetSuite. Bridged legacy backend inventory management system during transition in order to ensure ease of transition. As the store's NetSuite Administrator, I updated product offerings on the webstore.
  • Utilized my knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript to regularly maintain and update the website, including customizing banners and images, organizing subpages, and performing general cosmetic changes.
  • Imaged computers for Bay Tree's staff members with UCSC's Standard Desktop Services applications such as BigFIx and Jamf.
  • Oversaw procurement and created purchase orders specifically for Apple products, managing inventory and vendor relationships to support store operations.
  • Kept an accurate inventory of all Apple products as well as general knowledge of their margin costs. Coordinated bulk sales to UCSC ITS that exceeded $100,000. Maintained connections with UCSC Faculty and Staff in order to utilize university funding for purchases.
  • Performed daily sales duties such as: operating cash register, stocked items, provided information about new sales and promotions, and responded to email/phone inquiries.
 
  • Managed the City of Woodland's Summer Time Fun Club during COVID-19, supervising 36 children, delegating roles to 4 part-time staff, ensuring compliance with health protocols, assisting with technical issues, learning problems, and homework, and providing a safe environment for K-8 students during school closures.
 
  • Performed various roles including operating a cash register, customer communication, receiving packages for the Technology Department, handling payment transactions, processing online orders, restocking sales floors, organizing and pricing merchandise, and responding to customer inquiries via telephone and email.
  • Cross-trained across multiple departments, including Shipping & Receiving, Cashier, and Bay Tree Express Store.
  • Oversaw the training of new hires in the Technology Department and conducted weekly inventory counts of Apple products.
 

Contact

 
 

September 16th, 2024

Rebuilding My Website

Dear Reader,

Today was an exciting day—I finally took the time to recode my website from scratch! Instead of relying on pre-built templates or frameworks, I challenged myself by using my own custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It was a rewarding experience, allowing me to have complete control over the design and functionality. I'm using Formspree's API for my contact form, which makes managing messages and inquiries much easier without needing to set up a backend server. The website is hosted on GitHub, which keeps it accessible, reliable, and version-controlled. It's always satisfying to see a project come together smoothly, and this time was no exception.

Now that the site is live and running, I’m planning to expand my skills by diving deeper into frameworks like React. I've been curious about how frameworks can speed up development and enhance the user experience, so this feels like the perfect next step. Along with React, I’m exploring other modern tools and libraries that could take my coding abilities to the next level.

On a different note, I’m excited for the upcoming fall season. As the weather starts to cool down, I'm getting ready for one of my favorite activities—snowboarding! I can't wait to hit the slopes again. It's always a refreshing way to unwind and reset during the colder months. This fall, I’m balancing my passion for learning new tech with my love for the outdoors, and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned for updates on my journey with React and my winter adventures on the mountain!