Front-End and Back-End Developer
I have development experience in PHP, VB, C#, JavaScript and HTML. I am passionate about application and web development. I have worked as team lead with developers and business stakeholders from project start to completion. I am the ideal candidate, that is proficient in mobile technologies and proficient in extracting dynamic data with scripting. I have an understanding of UI and cross-browser compatibility and proficient with delivering fully responsive “mobile first” websites. I have a passion to learn new technologies and skills that will complement and enhance current skill set. I am successful working in teams and individually. I have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. I am no stranger to learning new skills and I take a proactive approach to learning and growth.
Game and Back-end Development
C#, Unity, Xcode, IOS Dev, Android Studio, MySQL
Though I am a newbie to game development, I am no stranger to the .Net languages. I've coded in C#, C++, VB and ASP for over 10 years. I've worked on enterprise sites and helped edit a custom built grant management system. I've coded a custom ASP.net app for an intranet application to allow for single sign on for outside vendors using .NET and encryption. Programming in every area has always been my passion and I am always looking for new projects to help finesse my skill set.
Web Development
PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, Git, Visual Studio Code
I've worked with PHP and WordPress for over 10 years. I am proficient in CSS, JavaScript, VB, C#, and responsive design principles. I have over 5 years of experience working in a version controlled environment and conducting code reviews.
Skills
Education
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science – 2002
Rutgers University
Personal Project
Mobile Game – 2020 - 2022
Word Tourney — IOS/Android
- Creator of Word Tourney
- Using Unity, C#, PHP, and MySQL database.
- Launched a new app on the IOS and Google Play Store
- Started off as a skill builder project to learn Unity and finesse skills in C#.
- Became proficient in Rest API, Firebase, Android Studio, and Xcode
Experience
The Transformation Group
PHP Developer; Lifestance; Contract; February 2023 - Present
- Utilizing Tailwind CSS framework, HTML5, PHP, and JavaScript/jQuery to create 12+ WordPress templates and landing pages.
- Coordinate with team to determine project scope to deliver projects within timeframe.
- Creating code that is easy to read and understand and testing to confirm it is error free.
- Coding with Blade syntax, the templating engine included with Laravel.
- Develop mobile-friendly / mobile-first WordPress templates and pages to align with site design and branding.
- Using ACF and PHP to create administrator page logic and to make editing more user friendly for non-developers.
- Work with plugins, custom themes, and vendors to help maintain site health and streamline user experience.
- SEO optimized FAQ pages to give higher ranking to pages.
- Use Git / GitHub for code versioning, using CLI and Visual Studio Code.
- Create, troubleshoot, and edit HTML code as needed to keep digital presence current and healthy.
- Use Figma file design/wireframes to create pages and templates in WordPress.
- Run and maintain regular backups of WordPress sites and databases and use defense software for monitoring.
- Maintain guest-facing websites (both desktop and mobile interfaces) using HTML / CSS / JavaScript / PHP in a WordPress environment.
- Using LocalWP and MAMP for setting up local environments.
- Using the command line for installing packages with NPM, Yarn and Composer.
The Transformation Group
Business Analyst/Project Manager; JDRF International; Contract; May 2022 - February 2023
- Worked in Blackbaud Luminate Online fundraising software backend and frontend.
- Worked as liaison between internal and external developers and business stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements.
- Managed the launch of fundraising programs with revenues over $1,000,000 – wrote requirements for developers and coordinated with business leaders for feedback.
- Managed web fundraising technology implementation for chapter sites with more than $1,000,000 in revenue from design, development, QA and go Live.
- Worked with offshore developers.
JDRF International
Senior Systems Analyst; September 2017 - August 2020
- SQL Database management, including SQL and PostgreSQL
- Use Informatica ETL processing tool to analyze and manage databases.
- Cloud data management and integration with Informatica implementation to automate data collection and help reduce time spent on redundant tasks.
- Part of team to implement Salesforce NPSP
- Developed in Agile development life cycle to ensure projects were ran efficiently and on schedule.
- Git development in version-controlled environment.
- Created and coordinated the execution of testing procedures and developed test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, monitored systems health, gathered system statistics, and troubleshoot reported errors.
- Implemented, configured, and maintained intranet content management system to support 700+ employees that helped build employee internal engagement.
- Engaged in the process of developing technical documentation efforts and creation of user stories utilizing JIRA.
- Analyzed IT requirements and provided advice on improving internal and external technology applications.
- Experience in coordinating with offshore team for technical and functional solution design.
- Collaborated with external software developers, Directors, and Executives to support planning, delivery, and resource needs.
- Identified challenges that interfered with the successful delivery of projects.
- Worked with 3rd party APIs and plugins, custom themes, vendors, and web services to help maintain site health and streamline user experience.
- Worked with the Blackbaud/Luminate Online/Convio software to build out fundraising pages
- using S-tags and conditionals to bring about personalization.
- Proficient in domain management, including DNS, forwarding, subdomains, and email integration.
JDRF International
Systems Analyst; September 2014 - September 2017
- Created custom ASP.net coding of intranet applications to allow for single sign on for outside vendors using .NET and encryption.
- Communicated with stakeholders on new ideas to implement on fundraising site.
- Delivered features and bug fixes in C# development for Research Management System.
- Part of team that delivered a new WordPress multisite for 70+ chapters, over 100 admins and 200,000+ monthly users
- multisite chapters utilized unique landing pages.
- Web development in LAMP stack, WordPress implementation.
- Analyzed web systems and proposed improvements to processes, to technology implementation and to product usage.
- Worked directly with client stakeholders to help launch over 100+ fundraising sites with over $1,000,000 combined revenue across multiple chapters.
- Part of team that delivered responsive web technology with HTML, JS, PHP, CSS and WordPress implementation.
- Worked with Content Management Systems to produce sites with outstanding user-experience.
- Worked on web technologies that launched over 100+ fundraising events per year, including complex public events with thousands of attendees.
- Managed multiple stakeholders.
- Worked with Salesforce to build out Community and pages. Implemented integration between Salesforce and WordPress forms.
- Oversee and ensure that all Google Analytics reporting, for all websites, is within current industry standards.
- Work with Marketing Team and Advertising Agency to create monthly goal conversions and reporting metrics. Assist Marketing Team and Advertising Agency with deployment and ongoing success of SEO/SEM initiatives / campaigns
- monitored monthly for optimal results.
- Experience with WP-Engine hosting
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process.
JDRF International
Project Manager; September 2013 - September 2014
- Met and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements.
- Managed web fundraising technology implementation for chapter sites with more than $1,000,000 in revenue from design, development, QA and go Live.
JDRF International
Front End/Back End Web Developer; March 2010 - September 2013
- Created custom C# code to meet requirements for Research management system.
- Became proficient in Google Analytics
- Fixed bugs from existing web technologies to improve web functionality.
- Designed and developed front end and back-end solutions for an enterprise level platform in .NET technologies.
- Led the business on technology implementations for intranet content management systems.
DiversityInc
Webmaster; December 2006 - March 2010
- Developed web applications using ColdFusion for existing CMS.
- Implemented search engine optimization techniques.
- Managed and provided ongoing design and updates for 5 corporate sites.
- Made enhancements to existing CMS using PHP and MySQL database, programming improvements to XML based RSS feeds.
- Troubleshoot programming issues in PHP, JavaScript, ColdFusion, and Perl and defined and made changes as needed.
- Troubleshoot CSS issues across different platforms and browsers.
- Managed back-end SQL database to run with front-end HTML.
- Provided analytic reporting, detailing results of marketing campaigns and possible improvements.
- Worked with marketing/creative managers to determine user needs to develop and improve web pages and web applications.
- Designed newsletter template using Perl and CGI scripts.
- Maintained trafficking of $200,000 of web advertising
- Developed and produced video footage, edited, and made ready for web.
- Produced online promotions, banners, landing pages, micro-sites, and newsletters.
- Worked efficiently and effectively across internal teams of editors, managers, creative, and journalist in a fast-paced environment.
- Designed and developed highly interactive video Flash applications.
Newark Museum
Web Content Developer; April 2006 - December 2006
- Designed web pages using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Image optimization using Photoshop, banner creation using Flash
- Created scripts using JavaScript and ASP/VBScript
Jamas Children's University
Fifth Grade Teacher; September 2004 - June 2005
- Taught all subjects to fifth graders
- Taught robotics and physics to ninth and tenth graders
QA Systems
Report Analyst; January 2004 - April 2004
- Used Crystal Reports to generate reports for health care industry
- Used VBScript to manipulate generated reports
- Programmed with HTML and JavaScript
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
Family Service Worker; September 2002 - June 2003
- Performed technical and financial work involved in eligibility determination
- Validated public assistance applications and determine financial assistance eligibility
Cybercamps
Technology Instructor; July 2002 - September 2002
- Daily instruction of web design: taught techniques using HTML, Flash, and Dreamweaver
- Daily instruction of robotics: taught how to build robot and program robot using P Basic
- Daily instruction of graphics: taught graphic manipulation using Photoshop and Flash
Painted Bride Quarterly
Webmaster Intern; January 2002 - May 2002
- Maintained multiple web sites with content update, design, and development
- Developed new pages using HTML from scratch, CSS, and Dreamweaver