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Hello! My name is Jared Nistler, and I am a Systems Librarian and Front-End Web Developer. This website will give you a little information about who I am and what I love to do. Take a look at my portfolio and if you are interested in working together, feel free to reach out. Cheers!
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Creative, collaborative, and results-oriented Information Professional with over 14 years of experience in dynamic and high-speed environments. My passion is building solutions for challenging problems in challenging environments. Tell me what you need and I’ll make it happen.
Years Experience
Web App Deployments
Total Userbase
About Me
Skills & Expertise
Always Out Front, Always Moving Forward
With a background in military leadership, education in the Humanities and Information Sciences, and over 14 years of technical expertise, I am uniquely qualified to tackle even the most difficult and high profile projects.
Web Development & Infrastructure
Proficient in all traditional front-end web development languages, frameworks, and infrastructure. Examples include HTML, CSS, JS, JQuery, XML, JSON, Bootstrap, SpringShare (LibGuides), WordPress, Elementor, mySQL, MariaDB, Redis, PHP, Apache, Django, and more.
Systems Administration & Management
Provides 24/7 oversight of numerous web applications deployed across diverse environments, ranging from bare metal local servers to large-scale enterprise cloud infrastructure. Proficient in Linux and Windows Server OS, Hypervisor Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, VirtualBox), Proxmox, Unraid, Docker, Wiki, and more. Skilled in legacy modernization, frequently consulted to evaluate, update, and/or migrate outdated systems.
Library Systems , Authentication, & Access
Over five years of experience as a chief technical advisor and subject matter expert in systems, IT infrastructure, and emerging library technologies in libraries. Managed library service platforms, integrated Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and facilitated seamless proxy access to hundreds of electronic resources for tens of thousands of clients worldwide. Proficient in OCLC WMS, Ex Libris Alma/Primo, EZProxy, Okta, Omeka, ContentDM, SpringShare (LibGuides), and more.
Data Wrangling & Analysis
Experienced in the entire data lifecycle, including harvesting, cleaning, wrangling, processing, storing, managing, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting. Proficient in Python, OpenRefine, R, PowerBI, Tableau, building Data Warehouses, data structuring, metadata schema creation, reproducibility, and more.
Workflow Automation & Machine Learning
Constantly evaluating workflows for efficiency and automation opportunities. Leverages PowerAutomate, PowerShell scripting, APIs, Python, and other tools to automate repetitive and bulk tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing human error. Innovates with machine learning algorithms and computer vision packages to elevate organizational output, solving previously insurmountable challenges. Proficient in Large Language Model (LLM) applications, linear regression models, classification models, decision trees for predictive analysis, and more.
Leadership & Project/Program Management
Regularly leads large-scale projects and tiger teams to achieve strategic goals and meet the needs of stakeholders. Manages sprint cycles for small teams working on diverse portfolios to manage bandwidth and foster an environment with high morale and motivation. Leverages military leadership experience to provide dependable and consistent results, taking in a decision-maker’s intent and making it happen. Provides mentorship to colleagues, students, fellow library professionals, and more.
FREELANCE
Front-End Web Developer
2024 - Present
U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Systems Program Manager
Senior Systems Librarian
2021 - Present
NOVA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CMS Admin & Front-End Developer
Electronic Resources Librarian
Reference and Instruction Librarian
2019 - 2021
J. Willard Marriott Library
Digital Archivist
AV Preservation Technician
2016 - 2018
U.S. Army - Active Duty
Intel Operations Manager
Intel Analyst / Cryptologic Linguist
2010 - 2017
Experience
Let's work together, I'm open for part-time / freelance work
Whether you need a refreshed website for your organization, consultation on library systems, assistance with deploying a web app, or anything else, I’m here to help!
Education
"Knowledge weighs nothing, carry all you can"
A curious mind is the most valuable tool someone can have in their toolbox. I am a lifelong learner and am always looking for every opportunity I can to continue learning and expanding my horizons.