Work Experience
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
1998 - Present Retiring:
2/06/2024
Sergeant
I have held pivotal roles such as Shift Supervisor, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the highest
standards of public safety when managing critical incidents as well as daily operations. Additionally, I
have served as a Unit Supervisor, Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, and Narcotics Detective.
Complementing my law enforcement roles, I successfully managed various technical
projects, demonstrating a seamless integration of software and hardware with operations.
National Hot Rod Association
2022 - Present
Commmercial Drone Pilot
Conduct drone operations in compliance with FAA regulations and NHRA compliance to capture dynamic shots of
drag racing events, contributing to the production of high-quality, engaging content for both live and taped programs.
Collaborate closely with NHRA Broadcasting to meet specific video production requirements, ensuring seamless
integration of aerial perspectives into the overall broadcast strategy.
Tom Stout Photography
2021 - Present
Professional Photographer & Web Designer
Professional photographer with over three decades of expertise as a portrait and wedding photographer,
specializing in full-service portrait photography with in-house custom print-making. Twenty years of experience
utilizing Adobe products to design content for diverse mediums including print, social media, advertisements, and video. Additionally,
brings experience as a web and software developer, adept at collaborating with photography clients to transform their
ideas into compelling online visual narratives.
Fatheadz Eyewear
2022 - 2023 Part-time position
Photographer & IT Services
Multi-faceted professional contributing as a Photographer and Website
Manager. Successfully managed all aspects of company websites, utilizing both WordPress and Shopify, to
enhance online visibility and user experience. Played a pivotal role in curating and updating content,
ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
Charles Schwab & Co, Inc.
1987 - 1996
Manager - Mutual Fund Trading
Began as a Broker Trainee for Charles Schwab and progressed to Manager of Mutual Fund
Trading over the course of 9 years.
United States Army
1983 - 1987
Sergeant
Airborne infantry Sergeant assigned to the Army's 82nd Airborne Division
Technical Experience
Coding Bootcamps
2021: NuCamp Coding Bootcamps
Python - SQL - DevOps - Backend Development
Comprehensive training in data structures and algorithms, enabling the creation of applications
using Python and SQL. Hands-on experience with DevOps tools, facilitating efficient integration, testing, and
deployment processes. Demonstrated ability to deploy applications on leading cloud services such as Amazon
AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. My project, Flight Plan was selected for review and I graduated this
course with Honors.
2020: NuCamp Coding Bootcamps
Full Stack and Mobile Development
JavaScript - React - React Mobile - NodeJS - ExpresJS
Advanced proficiency in React and JavaScript, along with specialized training in React Mobile, backend
development using Node.js, and Express.js. Completed a comprehensive bootcamp that equipped me to build not
only visually appealing and responsive websites but also mobile applications. Demonstrated the ability to
write server-side code, contributing to the full-stack development of websites and projects.
2019: Eleven Fifty Academy
Web Development
Comprehensive training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React during an intensive
bootcamp. Applied
acquired knowledge to design and build websites.
Technical Projects
Tom Stout
Photography
I wrote the code for this website using the following technologies:
• PYTHON • DJANGO
•
SQL
• HTML • CSS •
BOOTSTRAP •
Software Experience
Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• LightRoom • InDesign •
Dreamweaver • Illustrator •
Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel
• Word • PowerPoint •
SharePoint • Custom HTML Outlook •
No Code / Low Code Platforms
• WordPress
• Webflow • Wix •
Pixieset •SharePoint• • JotForm
