About

Valerie Rickert, CCP

Website Architect
Full Stack Developer

Yup, that’s me!

Specializing in website development and e-commerce integration, I provide that personal touch with a one-on-one approach.

Harness my super powers of web design today!

 

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Dedicated to Excellence

Ratings from Clients, Colleagues, and Peers

How thorough am I in getting to know you and your business? 97% Analysis and Interviews How well do I communicate to design the perfect site for you? 90% Web Design: Brainstorming Sessions, Website Prep Guide, and wireframes My use of the latest technologies, templates, plug-ins, and SEO 95% Development My expertise in e-Commerce, database technology, and HTTP Secure 97% E-Commerce / Database / HTTPS

I’m a Professional Website Architect
and Software Engineer.
I’m here to build your dream!

Analysis / Use Cases

I love conversations!  Getting to know you and your business is the primary task.  From our discussions and brainstorming, your future website is born.

Web Design

We will build an idea of your site together!  Your vision of your business will become the building blocks for your site.  A wireframe provides a graphic example of your new site.

Development

Once we have gathered all the documentation we need for your site (including a mock-up and pictures), Development of your site will be a snap.

eCommerce

Is your dream to have an on-line shop? Take reservations? Track customer satisfaction?

Database setup and e-commerce solutions are available.

My Experience

As a software engineer and developer, I’ve had many opportunities to create and deliver applications on a wide variety of toolsets and platforms.

 

B.S. in Computer Science
University of Houston Certified Computing Professional (CCP)
Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) A+ Certification
Houston Community College – West Houston Campus Additional Continuing Education Credits through Meetups:
Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Hackster IO/NodeJS, FreeCode Camp 

 

Web Architect / Webmaster
ValerieRickert.com, 2013 – present Project Business Analyst/Project Coordinator
Williams Energy, Houston, 2011 – present Webmaster/Website Developer
St. Cecilia Church, Houston, 2002 – 2012 Owner/Webmaster/Website Developer
VRB Consulting, Houston, 2004-2011 (freelancer) Systems Analyst/Programmer
Shell Oil Products US, 2000-2002

NASA Software Developer: Space Shuttle and  International Space Station

Languages:
HTML 5, CSS 3, Bootstrap, Javascript, JQuery, JSON,  SQL, PL/SQL, C++, PHP CMS
Wordpress, APEX 5 Database
Oracle 12, MySQL, MongoDB OS Platforms
Windows, Linux

… And these are just the modern ones!  I know plenty of old stuff too!

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Testimonials

Valerie has been doing a wonderful job as our webmaster for a number of years and has recently started helping our school likewise. Could not be more pleased. Thanks again, Valerie! Well done!

Ed Walsh
Business Manager
St. Cecilia Church

Valerie is a wonderfully reliable resource whom you can count on to get the job done. I recommend her work and I would happily hire her again.

Thanks for all of your great work, Valerie!

Don Morris
IT Service Manager at Shell Oil

You can count on Valerie to create stunning informative websites that draw in customers and keep you in the limelight!  We can’t thank Valerie enough for a job well done!

Billy and Brandon

Castle La Crosse Bed and Breakfast
LaCrosse, WI

“Valerie Rickert did an excellent job in setting up my new laptop, hooking me up with my wireless internet, and helping me with some of the programs I did not understand.  I would call on her again in a heartbeat!”

Tobi T “Thanks for your computer help!  It's working great!”

Vannie S 

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Your dream website is just a few steps away! 

 

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