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New York, Ny, Us

Emstar Inc is a Chicago based WordPress consultancy and web development services company

Gather, develop and deliver product requirementsBuild WordPress based CMS controls and tools to ensure content was publishable when restrictions were met during the editing workflowBuilt React based game selector tool from a remote API and with one-click create the content in the CMSParticipate in daily standup, sprint planning and project increment planningWrote unit tests for specific components of the CMS code, such as internal CMS permalinks and remote API permalinks.Onboard new team members acclimatizing them to the code base, the protocols of the team

Chicago, Il, Us

As a member of the leadership team I was responsible for managing the development teams, mentoring developers, assessing technical risk and improving development practices. Develop and review web application code to make it production ready and help define processes to make code and functionality reusable.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lead development efforts for WordPress VIP based Chicago Sun-Times and other Sun-Times Media websites. Lead, mentor and maintain a high level of development and coding practices.Led development efforts to deliver re-skinned and improved layout and functionality of https://chicago.suntimes.com/ - this included working with 3rd party brand and marketing firm and other business stakeholders.Maintain and enhance all aspects of https://chicago.suntimes.comIncreased information transfer within newsroom by connecting WordPress and paywall software to email service and Slack channelsRefactored WordPress feeds for third party mobile app; Refactored advertising code for more maintainable use.Implement and integrate paywall software, support scripts and create basic subscriber experiences within WordPressImproved editorial workflow by creating homepage and section front Customizer toolsExposed content to take advantage of Google AMP by writing custom AMP implementationImported data from legacy DTI publishing system to WordPress VIPCreated webhook app in Laravel to reduce effort and integrate paywall subscriber information into email/newsletter serviceSite migration to WordPress VIP for Chicago Sun-Times using WP CLI and data import through legacy WordPress based JSON APIDefined and implemented structured data across Chicago Sun-Times and Straightdope.com contentImproved and streamlined the implementation of ad serving in the Chicago Sun-Times website Migrated Chicago Sun-Times website to HTTPSConnect Chicago Sun-Times to external services including Sailthru, Piano, SlackDeveloped back issues ordering WordPress e-commerce solution using WooCommerceContributed to team development workflow, issue management and source control.Worked on code review, peer coding and other collaborative development.Represented development team in business stakeholder meetings.Introduced React technology into Chicago Sun-Times website to improve delivery of news headlines

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsibility for developing 2 websites:● Create custom real estate solution for listings and transactions● Real estate listings search of client inventory● Broker profiles● Real estate listings mapping● Responsive user experienceAdditional website for professional services client:● Create Internal professional services corporation team profile site● Profile display via JavaScript and AJAX● Responsive user experience

Chicago, Il, Us

● Architected and developed multi-site WordPress conference theme for international Futures industry conference- one theme, two sites, custom service provider directory and functionality● Researched and documented data backups and site recovery process● I develop responsive WordPress themes combining Underscores.me and Bootstrap, sites, HTML 5 / CSS landingpages, micro-sites from PSD and I develop custom WordPress / PHP / Javascript solutions

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for maintaining 3 Marketing WordPress websitesLed weekly meetings to determine priorities and plan the work weekCraft cleaner and more acceptable codeConfigure 3rd party analytic tools to track events and clicksCreated custom page templates, custom plugins, custom widgetsApplied responsive techniques to maintain best visual layoutDocument work projects, deployment processes and provide reporting on projects

Chicago, Il, Us

I provide freelance WordPress based solutions, technical support, consultation and development services to individuals and small businesses. Contracts I worked on have included the following tasks/responsibilities: WordPress theme layout and visual customization, options screens, functionality change and improvementWordPress plugin coding, widget coding and customization using PHP, MySQL CSS, HTML, jQuery for WordPress sitesSEO configuration and optimization for WordPress and non-WordPress sitesCreation of or modification of user interface features for WordPress pages or sitesTroubleshoot and resolve theme / UI experience issuesWordPress installation, configuration and optimization, apply customizations, make appropriate serverconfiguration changes to meet the performance needs of the site and perform WordPress upgrades or migrationsComplete child theme design and layout, membership plugin and forum integration, multiple page layouts/templatesProgramming languages/frameworks: WordPress, Genesis Framework, PHP, MySQL, HTML / CSS, jQuery integration and custom jQuery based JS developmentExpertise: WordPress theme development, WP template development, WP plugin development, Widget creation, WordPress environment configuration /optimization, hand coding HTML / CSS, create WP themes from PSDSoftware: WordPress, LAMP environments, PHPStorm, GIMP, Subversion

Naperville, Il, Us

● Create, refine and manage a full service commercial real estate listing solution using WordPress in production for multiple clients● Define and refine website needs and specifications● Manage LAMP environment hosting multi-site and multiple single site WordPress installations for all the client sites● Develop supporting WordPress JavaScript plugins: to integrate Google Maps with real estate listing data, Bio (personal / real estate broker profile) plugin, Tenant representation plugin, Listings plugin to manage real estate listings, JavaScript UI improvements● Create custom themes for real estate broker clients

Denver, Co, Us

Responsible for the development and support of technology for 100 agents in 3 offices within the Greater Chicagoland area. I develop websites for agents to facilitate lead capture and cultivate techniques to drive traffic to agent websites. I also provide day to day support for the agents, their technology and the office's technology.

I developed site changes in The Chive's WordPress theme, coded theme options, addressed the occasional busy site Digg type issues, updated themes, plugins, code improvements and was the general goto WordPress guy.

I started my own consumer service providing in-person home or office IT support in and around West London, UK. I helped consumers navigate their PC problems.

Over the period I was responsible for the successful deployment of standards based infrastructure services, applications and software to country based IT managers and staff.