Technologist, Artist, Thought Leader

Jerad Bitner

sirkitree

An interactive exploration of a multifaceted career navigating the intersections of cutting-edge technology, digital art, and intellectual discourse.

Career Journey

2024 – Present

Lead Technical Project Manager — Lullabot

Leading technical project management for one of the most respected Drupal and web development consultancies, driving projects for major clients.

  • Project Management
  • Technical Leadership
  • Drupal
2023 – 2024

Fractional CTO — ViARsys

Provides strategic leadership for a universal solution provider in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, overseeing software development, hardware installation, and event support.

  • XR Solutions
  • Immersive Events
  • Strategic Leadership
2022 – 2024

Sole Owner — sirkitree.eth

Independent venture exploring Web3, XR, and creative technology as a solo operator.

  • Web3
  • XR
  • Independent
2010 – 2022

Senior Developer & Technical PM — Lullabot

Long-standing contributor driving projects for major clients and sharing expertise through articles and talks.

  • Drupal
  • Development
  • Thought Leadership
2008 – 2010

Developer — Rapid Waters Development

Built web solutions and honed full-stack development skills during the early days of modern web frameworks.

2006 – 2008

Developer — Sony Music

Worked with one of the world's largest music companies, building digital experiences at the intersection of entertainment and technology.

2005

Developer — C/S Group & Hospital System

Early career foundations in enterprise and healthcare systems development.

Creative Universe

Artistic expression deeply intertwined with technology — from NFT collections and intricate 3D models to pioneering experiments in VR and AI-assisted art. Each piece reflects a blend of technical skill and creative vision, pushing the boundaries of digital expression.

AI

AI-Assisted Art

Utilizing Midjourney and Disco Diffusion to create complex collage compositions through an iterative process of text-to-image generation and digital painting in Krita.

VR

VR Art & Garden Project

A collaborative VR art piece drawn in Tilt Brush, serving as a platform for human connection, empathy, and creative expression.

XR

Early VR Evangelism

Authored articles in 2012 exploring the potential of JanusVR for enterprise, education, and social collaboration, demonstrating early adoption of immersive web tech.

Code & Contributions

Committed to the open-source community and development best practices, with a focus on not just writing code but optimizing the process of building software.

117 public repos 173 followers
GitHub Contribution Chart

Project Management Expertise

Multiple articles on optimizing development workflows, sharing evolving use of GitHub for project management. Key methodologies include:

  • Structuring project boards with clear columns like "Upcoming," "Discovery," "Development," and "Done."
  • Defining epics and user stories for clear tracking of features.
  • Utilizing issue templates and labels for consistency and efficient filtering.

Writings & Thought Leadership

Insights on technology, personal growth, and industry best practices — exploring topics from AI-driven coding and web accessibility to introspective analyses.

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