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Joel Kendall

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Creating Seamless Digital Experiences: Expert in Web & Mobile Development, AI, and DevOps. WordPress VIP Premier Specialist with 20+ Years of Experience.

Joel Kendall

NYC, DC, LA, NSH, MIA, DFW

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Who I Am

As Chief Executive Officer of 45Press, I lead client relationships and drive the company's strategic direction, including key partnerships. With over 20 years of experience in building websites, web applications, and managing hosting infrastructure now known as DevOps, I possess deep expertise in transforming ideas into digital realities—whether viewed in a browser or used on a mobile app.

Technology continues to evolve rapidly, with AI and machine learning representing the next major shift in how we live and work. At 45Press, my focus is on bridging the gap between our core strengths and the future by integrating AI solutions—custom data pipelines, MCP, Claude Skills, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—into our services.

Make no mistake: 45Press is among the best in the business, and uncompromising evolution is key to any business's survival.

Trust me. I'll find a solution to your problem—and I won't charge you for advice I consider a labor of love.

“Web Agent”—much like a Sports Agent. I know talent all over the globe. When I lead, I ensure every project meets the client's needs. I fear no challenge; if I don't have the answer, I will find it within hours, perhaps days.
— “You’re like a Web Agent” coined by Scott Cohen, The Orchard
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Skills & Technologies

Languages & Frameworks

JavaScript Python SQL HTML5 CSS Next.JS React Native Expo React Native Pandas

Platforms & CMS

WordPress WordPress VIP Premier Figma to WordPress E-Commerce Android iOS

Cloud & DevOps

Cloud Computing Cloudflare Linux Cisco Networking Information Security Git CI/CD FTP

AI & Data

Machine Learning Data Analysis Business Intelligence RAG MCP Claude Skills

Marketing & Analytics

SEO Google Analytics Email Marketing ExactTarget Lead Generation CRM

Design & Tools

Web Design UX Design Figma Photoshop Dreamweaver YouTube API Facebook

Desktop

Flutter ElectronJS

Mobile Applications

Expo React Native Flutter Ionic

Project Management

Over 25+ years of experience managing projects of all sizes in the above areas.

Professional Experience

45Press Jan 2014 – Present
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Full-time · 12+ years

At 45Press, I wear a lot of hats—operations, technology, administration, personnel, sales, business development, marketing, and long-term strategy all run through me. But my #1 focus and priority will always be the customer. Our clients are what power this company, and my goal is to make sure every part of the business is aligned to serve them better.

We have a skilled technical team, but even the best teams face complex challenges. That's where I often step in as a technical facilitator—helping untangle issues, remove blockers, and drive solutions forward when timing matters most.

Project Management Business Development Client Relations WordPress VIP Premier Premier Partner AI Integration
PALO Creative Nov 2012 – Aug 2014
Project Manager & SEO Specialist
Youngstown, Ohio Area · 1 yr 10 mos

Led project management, web production, and SEO/SEM strategy for clients across various industries.

Project Management SEO/SEM Web Production
Phantom Fireworks Jul 2010 – Nov 2012
Director, Digital Media
Youngstown-Warren Area · 2 yrs 5 mos

Led digital strategy for fireworks.com, managed Phantom's social media presence including the acquisition of facebook.com/fireworks and twitter.com/fireworks, and drove over 2 million+ views to the Phantom YouTube page. Developed and executed a strategy to bring Android tablets into Phantom's 60+ retail locations as a sales tool to demo fireworks for customers—a project featured by TechCrunch.

Digital Strategy Social Media YouTube Retail Technology
Major Record Label Jan 2006 – Jul 2010
Various Titles, Various Labels
New York City Metropolitan Area · 8 yrs 7 mos

Managed web properties for one of the world’s largest music companies. Progressed from Web Properties Associate to Manager over an eight-year tenure, overseeing artist and label web platforms across the company’s portfolio.

Web Properties Music Industry Project Management
Xanga.com May 2007 – Jul 2008
Business Development & Sales
New York City Metropolitan Area · 1 yr 3 mos

Led business development and sales initiatives for one of the early social networking platforms. Brokered the deal to build Hoodstars.com, the first urban social network, with major recording artist Bow Wow and Xanga, Inc.

Business Development Sales Partnerships

Services

Cloud Application Development

Cloud Management

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Application Development

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Mobile Application Development

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Web Design

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User Experience Design

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Custom Software Development

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Information Security

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Database Development

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WordPress Development

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AI Orchestration

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SEO

Education & Certifications

Education

Youngstown State University

Information Technology
2000 – 2004

Poland Seminary High School

1997 – 2001

freeCodeCamp

Full Stack Web Development Certification
Computer Software Engineering

Licenses & Certifications

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WordPress VIP Premier Premier Partner

Automattic

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Introduction to Cloudflare Security

Cloudflare · Issued Jul 2025

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Introduction to Cloudflare Zero Trust

Cloudflare · Issued Jul 2025

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Cloudflare Application Security

Cloudflare · Issued Jul 2025

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Cloudflare Email Security

Cloudflare · Issued Jul 2025

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Application Performance & VPN Replacement

Cloudflare · Issued Jul 2025

Honors & Awards

Tablet Project Featured in TechCrunch

TechCrunch / AOL · June 2012

Phantom Fireworks' innovative use of Nook tablets in 60+ retail stores to demo fireworks for customers was featured by TechCrunch, recognizing the forward-thinking approach to retail technology.

Launched Hoodstars.com with Bow Wow & Xanga

Xanga.com · September 2009

Led the business deal to build Hoodstars.com, the first urban social network, with major recording artist Bow Wow and Xanga, Inc.—a pioneering partnership between social media and music.

Teams I Root For

Cavaliers
NBA
Guardians
MLB
Browns
NFL
Ohio State Buckeyes
NCAA
Inter Miami CF
MLS

Let's Build Something Together

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Remote or In Person
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joel (at) 45press.com