Derek D
Full Stack Web Developer
Full Stack PHP Developer with experience designing, developing, and deploying websites, software applications and engineering technical solutions using various technologies, programming languages and frameworks.
Tools
- Languages: HTML / CSS, JavaScript, PHP
- Frameworks: Laravel, Blade, WordPress / WooCommerce, Bootstrap, jQuery, Angular, Nuxt
- Database: MySQL, MS SQL
- Development Tools: Git, Vagrant, VirtualBox, Homestead, Docker, Composer, PHPStorm, VS Code
- DevOps: Apache, Nginx, Forge, AWS, WPEngine, cPanel
EXPERIENCE
Full Stack Developer
XLCR Development
https://xlcrdevelopment.com
Apr 2001 – Current
- Website Design & Development
- Web Application Development
- Website / Email Hosting & Server Administration & Migration
- Project Management
Recent Projects
Developed / maintained user authenticated HIPAA compliant web portals with the Laravel framework (PHP) for healthcare data analysis using Agile methods in a small distributed team. Developed features such as data import from CSV, sorting / updating records, displaying graphs / charts, producing PDF documents from dynamic data and connecting to external RESTful APIs. Deployed applications to Docker containers using a CI/CD pipeline managed by Jenkins. Web portals were used internally by staff and as a SaaS product.
Developed / managed company website, migrated to performance hosting. Migrated company email services to Exchange, then Office 365. Managed DNS records for website, email server and client SaaS portals.
Madena Solutions was recently bought by Cody Consulting.
WordPress / WooCommerce Developer
Client: Noetic Nutraceuticals
https://nnlifestyle.com
Sep 2018 – Current
Re-branded and optimized WooCommerce shop to improve user experience, site performance (migrated to WPEngine), SEO optimization. Added wholesale pricing and affiliate marketing systems. Continued maintenance and updates.
EXPERIENCE
- Developed functional feature and UI/UX enhancements to web sites and web applications
- Setup & customization of open source PHP frameworks: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, CakePHP
- Mentored junior developers with development projects and help desk tickets
- Help Desk support via phone and email
- Developed & Maintain the foundation’s website and other digital assets.
- Assist with event planning, communications and logistics.
- Coordinate with board members on foundation finances, business, and the scholarship selection process.
- Developed test and programming applications for PCBs using boundary-scan technology
- Supported users of boundary-scan software and hardware on-site, via phone and email
- Demonstrated boundary-scan tools at client site, seminars and trade shows
- Developed & Maintain the foundation’s website and other digital assets.
- Assist with event planning, communications and logistics.
- Coordinate with board members on foundation finances, business, and the scholarship selection process.
- Instructed kids and adults on the basics of snowboarding