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Hi there! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My name is Faris, and I hold a degree in Computer Science from Western Governors University. Over the years, I\u2019ve built a solid foundation in IT systems, web development, and cybersecurity. But my journey into tech started way before that\u2014it began with a simple curiosity about buttons on a screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where it began.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Back in 2009, I found myself fascinated by how hovering over a button on a website made it change. That little interaction sparked something in me. I wanted to understand how these virtual elements worked, and before I knew it, I was creating my own buttons and building small websites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Web Design.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At first, I worked with basic HTML and CSS, but managing updates across multiple pages manually became tedious. That\u2019s when I discovered Content Management Systems (CMS). I explored Joomla and WordPress, comparing their features. For my early projects, Joomla stood out because of its flexibility and control, so I dived in and never looked back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Web Development.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By 2013, I was creating websites for businesses like Moe\u2019s General. One project there led to a pivotal moment in my career. I initially developed a website and inventory system for their auto dealership, but I noticed something\u2014they were still handwriting bill of sales. I saw an opportunity to improve their processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research, System Integration, UX Design, Training and Support.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I researched the legal requirements for bill of sales and integrated the inventory system with a contract generation tool. Getting the team accustomed to the new system was challenging, but the results were worth it. Contract errors dropped by 90-99%, vehicle returns were reduced by 50%, and overall efficiency improved dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this experience, I honed my ability to design and implement practical IT solutions that directly impact business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What I Do Now<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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These days, I specialize in:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Troubleshooting and providing on-call support to ensure customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n