VICE - Enterprise Content Management System

Screenshot of one of the VICE CMS modules showing the grading interface and reporting dashboard.

Project Overview

VICE was a large-scale (~300,000 LOC) PHP/MySQL Content Management System supporting over 1,000 users across a multi-facility government training center. The system managed critical workflows including student records, grading, media resources, and logistics.

Development Contributions

After quickly mastering the existing codebase, I designed and implemented several major new modules:

• Student Grading System: Automated assessment tracking, grade calculation, and reporting
• Media Library Management: Created a digital checkout system with overdue notices and usage tracking
• Supply Logistics: Developed inventory management and request fulfillment workflows
• User Feedback Module: Implemented a structured feedback collection and response system
• Barcode Scanning Integration: Added hardware integration for physical resource tracking
• PDF Reporting: Built customizable report generation for administrative needs

Critical Incident Response

When the system experienced a major database corruption issue that threatened operations, I:

• Quickly diagnosed the nature and extent of the corruption
• Implemented an emergency data recovery process
• Restored system operations with minimal downtime
• Developed safeguards to prevent similar issues in the future

Technical Environment

Working within a legacy codebase presented unique challenges:

• Navigating complex interdependencies between system components
• Maintaining backward compatibility with existing features
• Implementing modern functionality within legacy architectural constraints
• Ensuring performance at scale with increasing user demands

Skills Demonstrated

This project showcases my abilities in:

• Rapidly assimilating large, complex codebases
• Designing and implementing enterprise-scale features
• Critical problem-solving under high-pressure scenarios
• Database troubleshooting and recovery
• Balancing innovation with maintenance in legacy systems

Impact

The modules I developed significantly enhanced administrative efficiency and data accessibility across the organization, streamlining workflows that previously required substantial manual effort and reducing error rates in critical processes.