Responsibilities include:- Enhancing functionality to existing PHP applications- Creating new integration with 3rd-party APIs such as financial accounting software, ERPs, and others- Fixing bugs- Optimizing server and web applications for peak performance- Refactoring legacy code to conform to modern best practices- Learn from others and mentor where I can- Document technical processes and approaches

Project: CLIO ReportsBuilt a Laravel-based report website which allowed the clients of an attorney office to log in and get updates to their various cases. The data source was in Clio.com. The Laravel calls into Clio’s API, downloads specific client data, stores it locally, and delivers reports upon login or emails them out bi-monthly.Technologies used: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, REST API Calls, OAuth2, Authentication, PDF generation, Bulk Email sendingProject: Vonage VoicemailsPerformed web scraping to log into to Vonage (which doesn’t provide an API), to download MP3 files of voicemails and capture related meta data, such as caller ID name, caller number, time and date. Built a web interface to view, play, delete, as well as save the voicemails to Dropbox via its API.Technologies used: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Dropbox APIProject: DeseretNews.comWorked on a CMS-driven dynamic news portal which delivered news around the clock.Technologies used: PHP, Symphony, MySQL, CSS/SCSS, CSS Flexbox/Grid layouts, JavaScript, jQueryProject: Expo ProWriting a WordPress plugin to manage conference/expo/trade show events with a dynamic floorplan map. Includes the ability to select booths for rent, add them to the cart, fill out customized form and pay online to reserve them.Technologies used: PHP, WordPress API, JavaScript, HTML5 CanvasProject: (Under NDA)Built a web scraper to aggregate product purchases and display the results in various reports with graphs, sortable columns and other data-driven requirements. Users can discover best-selling areas to focus on when building new products.Technology includes: PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, Web Crawler using async CURL requests, REST API, User Registration / Management System, jQuery, Chart.js, Message Queuing, Export reports to Excel

• Added new features for a large and complex e-commerce PHP codebase which powers multiple brands (eSalon.com, AuraHairCare.com, Colorsmith.com) across over a dozen languages/domains each• Implemented front-end pages with mobile-friendly responsive views based on Figma designs• Supported a large Admin codebase used by the internal staff to manage the business operations• Integrated with many external services to translate content, test code changes, send customized email newsletters, send push mobile/browser alerts, request product feedback/reviews, host landing pages, etc.Technologies: PHP, CakePHP, MySQL, JavaScript, React, SCSS, Git, Redis, Bash, Figma, Crowdin, Test.io, SailThru, Pushly, Attentive, TrustPilot, Unbounce

• Fixed bugs and built new features on existing PHP applications• Built application monitoring and alerting in DataDog, Splunk, MS Graph and SendGrid• Worked to establish an automated database migration from prod to dev where data was scrubbed and reduced to assist in creation of a development environmentTechnologies: PHP, Zend Framework, MySQL, Redis, DataDog, Bash, Splunk, Microsoft Graph, SendGrid

• Developed new features on a complex Laravel/VueJS full-stack app• Created Laravel Job Queues to implement long-running database work in backgroundwhile giving website user updated feedback• Coordinated with product manager and QA team to fix software bugs• Created a working Docker development environment to enhance development process• Helped create a local PHP developer meet-up and presented to the groupTechnologies used:PHP, Laravel, Lumen, VueJS, JavaScript, GraphQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, NPM, Docker, Git, JiraAWS Technologies: EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, Lambda, Auto Scaling

• Developed new features and make improvements on dozens of fin-tech web applications• Maintained a strong focus on implementing high security best practices into daily coding• Mentored other developers on team through code reviews and help in their code• Integrated with internal APIs to process banking transactions• Streamlined development process and on-boarding with Docker automation scripts for rapid development environmentsTechnologies used:PHP, Zend, Oracle, Docker, Splunk, Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence

• Developed many features for ReminderDental.com website including: o Extensive regular expression sanitation and validation o JavaScript SPA calendar application o Image upload resizer with back-end storage using unique filenames o Built email-friendly, mobile-responsive template system• Built URL shortening API• Wrote PHP application with integration to Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Location APIsTechnologies used:PHP, Laravel Framework, MySQL Replication, Apache, CKEditor, Git, Jira, BitBucket, MailGun, PostMan, jQuery, Bootstrap, FullCalendar

• Worked on websites which received over 10 million visitors per month• Supported dozens of large web applications on over 200 Linux servers• Architected solutions for performance, scalability, supportability, security, and redundancy/high availability• Supported development teams in troubleshooting and identifying security and performance weaknesses in applications• Maintained application uptime by configuring monitoring of services and websites• Led or contributed to hundreds of architectural discussions to determine the best solution, technology and implementation• Worked as liaison between Missionary Portfolio and other IT teams to obtain services for the development team• Developed a robust set of scripts for automating container creation/deployments with Cloud Foundry (similar to Docker/Kubernetes)

• Directed IT department consisting of: web development, systems administration, graphic design, web content, and community manager• Managed an offshore Indian team of developers, systems administrators, and content editors, on dozens of in-house projects• Architected all technology decisions and managed all technical projects• Worked along with developers writing code for websites and internal company tools• Designed and streamlined network of over 30 Linux servers• Directed migration of datacenter servers with minimal downtime• Consulted in SEO and Marketing decisions and implementation strategies

• Managed 6 web developers on dozens of projects relating to Adoption• Developed advanced dynamic websites from scratch in PHP/MySQL on Linux• Implemented SEO techniques to optimize page rank and traffic• Built PHP/MySQL websites such as Adoption.com, and Adopting.org, AdoptionInformation.com, FertilityCommunity.com, CrisisPregnancy.com

• Built PHP/MySQL websites such as Adoption.com, and Adopting.org, AdoptionInformation.com, FertilityCommunity.com, CrisisPregnancy.com• Built AdoptionDirectory.com from scratch which makes earned 45k monthly after launch

• Co-Founder• Worked along with another developer writing code for website• Developed in OOP code base with custom framework• Architected the software development decisions• Researched and led hardware purchases and setup• Installed and integrated several 3rd party applications• Acquired other companies and migrated multiple systems, merging users• Architected complex database systems built for performance and security• Worked with external APIs to retrieve real-time data reports• Sold for substantial profit

• Founded a website hosting and development company with another partner. • Built dozens of interactive websites for clients

• Worked several short-term contract positions with: Micro Age, Intel, Motorola, Allied Signal, Vanguard, SRP, and Discover• Computer repair, upgrades, customer support, PC deployment, recovering lost data, printer repair, networking