Intro

Welcome to ChairmanX! This site is designed to showcase work at the intersection of higher education administration, software development, and institutional research—where analytical thinking meets practical innovation.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning
  • Educational Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC/OER) Program Development
  • Full-Stack Web Application Development
  • Higher Education Technology Integration
  • Academic Pathway Optimization
  • Ethical & Effective AI Usage

Explore my projects to see how I transform complex institutional data into actionable insights that support student success and inform leadership decisions.

Work

ZTC Pathway Mapper

A production-ready web application for tracking Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course adoption across academic pathways.

Built to transform CSV data into interactive visual dashboards with comprehensive export capabilities. Features include:

  • Visual Progress Tracking: Color-coded dashboards with real-time statistics
  • Smart Filtering: Filter by term, status, and course search
  • Detailed Analytics: Drill-down into course-level ZTC metrics
  • Professional Exports: Filter-aware PDF, CSV, and PNG reports
  • ADA Compliant: WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
  • Zero Cost: 100% client-side, no server required

Technologies: React 18, Tailwind CSS, Chart.js, jsPDF, SheetJS
Status: Production deployment, UAT approved
Impact: Enables data-driven decision-making for institutional ZTC programs

Knowledge Resources

I maintain a curated NotebookLM knowledge base that explores the intersection of educational technology, institutional effectiveness, and data analytics. This AI-enhanced notebook serves as a living repository of research, insights, and resources related to my work in higher education innovation.

Additional Projects

Here you'll find curated documentation, guides, and projects that reflect real-world IT practice. From system administration and networking to automation and digital credentials, the focus is on practical, actionable knowledge.

This section will grow into a free reference library—designed to support IT professionals, educators, and anyone charting a path in technology.

About

Hello! I'm Bradley Franklin, an education technology professional specializing in data-driven institutional effectiveness and innovative learning solutions.

As a California Community College administrator and IT professional, I bridge the gap between higher education administration and technology innovation.

My current focus centers on Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiatives, where I develop data visualization tools and analytical frameworks to track course adoption patterns, measure program impact, and support institutional decision-making. This work involves processing complex datasets across multiple academic pathways (Cal-GETC, Communication Studies) and ZTC classification types (ZTCA, ZTCC, ZTCE, ZTCF, ZTCG, LCT), transforming raw institutional data into actionable intelligence.

I bring a unique combination of administrative insight and technical capability to every project. My approach emphasizes user-centered design, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1), and creating production-ready solutions that serve both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic planning.

Recent highlights include developing the ZTC Pathway Mapper—a comprehensive web application featuring real-time data filtering, multi-format export capabilities, and ADA-compliant design. This project evolved from proof-of-concept to a portfolio-quality tool that demonstrates both technical proficiency and practical institutional impact.

Beyond my professional role, I am pursuing doctoral studies where I continue exploring the intersection of educational technology, data analytics, and institutional effectiveness. My work reflects a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance educational access, affordability, and student success.

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, React, Python, HTML5/CSS3
  • Data Visualization: Chart.js, Custom Dashboard Development
  • Data Processing: CSV/Excel manipulation, SheetJS, jsPDF
  • Web Technologies: Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design, Progressive Web Apps
  • Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 Compliance, ARIA Implementation
  • Development Tools: Git/GitHub, GitHub Pages, Documentation Systems
  • Institutional Tools: Data analytics platforms, Learning Management Systems
  • AI & Research Tools: Google NotebookLM, Gemini API, Claude API

When I'm not analyzing institutional data or building educational technology solutions, I'm exploring new developments in higher education policy, educational equity, and emerging technologies that can make college more accessible and affordable for all students.

Let's connect if you're interested in discussing institutional effectiveness, educational data analytics, or collaborative projects in higher education technology.