John Roper
Pipe Organ Restorer, Consultant, And Historian at Self-Employed
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
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Top SchoolJohn Roper is a multidisciplinary computer engineer and consultant with 11 years of experience blending web development, UX/UI, simulation, and control systems for entertainment and cultural institutions. Based in Quincy, MA, he builds large, user-friendly websites and bespoke control systems while also restoring and documenting pipe organs across New England, bringing a rare mix of technical and historical craftsmanship. Proficient in Python, NodeJS, PHP, and C++, he contributes full-stack fixes and features to open-source projects like the Dropplets blogging platform and maintains a toolkit that spans Blender and Adobe Creative Suite. His background includes production-grade simulation and lighting work for Emmy-nominated projects and theater control systems, plus freelance engagements for organizations such as the Organ Historical Society. As Music Director and organ technician, he combines real-world instrument knowledge with software-driven solutions, often bridging analog mechanics and modern web interfaces. That hybrid expertise makes him especially adept at translating complex physical systems into intuitive digital controls and scalable web experiences.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Xaverian Brothers High SchoolBachelor of Arts - BA, Music, Computer Science, and Theology, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Music, Computer Science, and Theology at Assumption University
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Github Skills (13)
css10
php10
back-end-development9
markdown-it9
html9
markdown9
front-end-development8
callback6
api6
bash6
bootstrap6
coordinates6
python6
Programming languages (14)
Github contributions (5)
johnroper100/dropplets
May 2016 - May 2022
Welcome to an easier way to blog - A minimalist markdown blogging platform.
Role in this project:
Full-stack Developer
Full-stack DeveloperContributions:11 releases, 4 reviews, 289 commits in 6 years 1 month
Contributions summary:John's commits primarily involve modifying PHP files to implement and update features for the Dropplets blogging platform. These changes include modifications to the front-end installation process, style adjustments, template updates, and the addition of new themes. They also fixed various layout and display issues and updated the build system.
markdownphpblog-engine
johnroper100/CrowdMaster-Examples
Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
Contributions:19 commits, 20 pushes, 3 branches in 1 year 4 months
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