{"id":1124,"date":"2026-06-06T00:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/?p=1124"},"modified":"2026-06-06T01:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:11:10","slug":"developer-spotlight-steven-d-shelton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/2026\/06\/06\/developer-spotlight-steven-d-shelton\/","title":{"rendered":"Developer Spotlight: Steven D. 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We are fortunate to work with two talented developers in Library IT\u2014Steven Shelton and Natalie Wright\u2014who support major web projects, including the upcoming retheme. This month, we\u2019re introducing you to one of those partners: Steven Shelton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven builds and supports the systems behind many of the library\u2019s online tools\u2014everything from web applications to integrated services that help students and faculty access resources more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eleven years at UTC, Steven says he enjoys being a developer because it combines problem-solving with creativity. Each project is an opportunity to build something meaningful that improves how people access and use information. 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