//life motto

if (sad() === true) {
sad().stop();
beAwesome();
}

let me tell you a little

about me

"I am a programmer and engineer with We Are Technology, a technology show host with User Friendly Media Group and a cosplayer."

william sikkens

Let's look at my stats.

Press Release: Inducted into Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

201

apps created

39,366

show likes on facebook

Cosplays

1,973,677,437

Heart beats (to date)

well covered and efficient

services provided

web design

Since the Internet was born I have been designing websites. Fully interactive and turn key.

application design

The smart phone was invented in 2007. I have been designing applications since then with over 100 to date.

radio and television

I host User Friendly and am the Technology Expert for KPAM / Salem Media Radio

Check out the show!

CHeck out the Tech Wednesday Blog!

Ideas

Have a tech idea? Let's talk!

Certifications

I offer independent HIPAA and PCI certifications of software and onsite locations. In addition I am an AWS specialist.

Project Management

Let me help with the management of your development project.

check it out

my portfolio

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User Friendly Technology / Pop Culture Show

Now in Season 6 of 2.0 - after 5 seasons of the original User Friendly the Radio Show
Select a project

Please touch or click a project to view it.
Salem Media Group

Airing weekly with User Friendly 2.0 and Tech Wednesday. Also a commentator on other radio shows, including Smart Money and others. 2013-2024

Click here to listen
Soleil Motors

soleilmotors.com
I started this project in 2014 - that is doing the website not building the car.
Feel free to take a look at the site!
Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

Designed and programmed the kiosk system for the Phase of the Moon project. This was on display in the Sterling Air and Space Museum from 2012 through 2016.
VMWare Go Pro Challange

Worked with primary vendor on design of VM Ware Go Pro Challage.
State of Nevada IT

Marriage and Family Therapy Board
Since 2012 I have worked with the Marriage board maintaining online renewals and the database and admin functions that are required.
Post Drive Baptist Church

Post Drive Baptist Church
This is a WordPress project that involved a custom designed template and site. Completed March 2017.
Mednax Health

asanr.com
Mednax as one example of many HIPAA type projects I have worked on.
Take a look at the site.

user friendly show

team members

Visit the show site.

william sikkens

host

get in touch ..

@sikkensw on twitter

Gretchen Winkler

host

May the force be with you

Author and Host

Books Read 4311

Books Written 5

Bill Snodgrass

Gaming Host / Production

Fly with me ..

Dungeons and Dragons 175%

production management 88%

Chaz Wellington

Las Vegas Production Unit

Onward and Upward

I am an Honorably Discharged United States Army Veteran having reached the rank of E-5, casino professional, and UNLV MHA Graduate.

News in the Entertainment Capital 175%

hitting "21" at blackjack 8%

how i work

be proud

application design
technology host
My Certifications
My Awards

My start was in desktop software in the 1990's in Turbo Pascal. Since then I have keep up my experience in modern design. From the correct use of white space to providing content in a usable way I am able to deliver. .

I have designed and produced software for many small businesses up to Fortune 500's including Wells Fargo Bank and the Smithsonian. In addition to standard desktop applications I have created touch screen kiosks, reservation systems and many other cloud based solutions.

My radio and television experience with technology presentations began in 2013 on PBS Radio. From there I have been asked to appear and present on all the major networks on a variety of technology topics.

After appearing for a year on the Dan Mason show on KOH Radio I began to host "User Friendly" which is now in it's fourth season. I am also the CBS/KXL tech expert on Fridays on KXL Radio in Portland, Oregon.

I offer independent certifications on HIPAA and PCI compliance. This can save you on costs and is good to let your customers know their data is safe.

I am certified by Microsoft, Amazon, Udemy, the Webmaster Association and others. I am proud to be a 5 year member of IEEE.

Over the years I have been proud to receive a number of awards and recognitions for my work. .

These include Soroptimist International, Jelastic's most interesting developer, the Freemasons, Knight Templar, Who's Who International and others.

hear them out

my clients

"It's simple - Bill saved the day."

Liz Kantor, Jun 2024 Your Local Flower Shop

"We had a broken application that Bill was able to manage and fix. He also has always been available to help and answer questions."

Mike McBride, Aug 2024 Mike's Mustangs

"Bill did a good job for us on a critical project that needed working long hours and over the weekends."

Chris Romarize, Aug 2012 VMWare

"Bill delivered this project on time and within budget. His communication was spot on, and he worked with me to tweak the project to get around unforeseen hurdles. I'd recommend his services strongly, and will likely engage him on future projects."

Jenny Weaver, Oct 2012 eCommerce Solutions, Inc.

"Simply outstanding! See Bill for ALL of your web design needs. Bill is a true partner who not only has the skills to complete the project, but he is also eager to see one succeed."

C.P. Smith, May 2017 American Quality Services

"William, great work on the website and for letting me know where I could make improvements!! Thank you so much!"

Mike Williquette, March 2017 MyDataWorks

"Bill really helped us out when others couldn't. He saved the day!"

Chris Alcore, June 2019 East Works Data

//life motto

if (sad() === true) {
sad().stop();
beAwesome();
}

about me