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.
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