My Resume

Jun 2023 – Aug 2024

Legend has it, NZ

Full-stack WordPress Developer (full-time)

Key role and contributions

• Custom Theme Development with Roots Sage
  • Build Custom WordPress Themes: Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes using the Roots Sage starter theme, ensuring adherence to best practices for modern PHP development.
  • Component-Based Architecture: Leverage the Sage framework’s component-based architecture to build modular, reusable, and maintainable theme components.
  • Blade Templating: Use Blade templating for creating efficient and reusable front-end layouts, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Builder Integration
  • Implement ACF Builder: Introduce ACF Builder to create and manage custom fields, ensuring field definitions are secure and managed under the hood using code, not the WordPress admin UI.

  • Maintain Field Integrity: Develop consistent, well-documented field groups and custom fields, providing enhanced flexibility for clients while ensuring security and reliability.

• Version Control and GitHub Workflow
  • GitHub Version Control: Manage code using Git, ensuring all changes are documented, reviewed, and merged through pull requests.
  • GitHub Actions: Set up GitHub Actions for continuous integration, testing, and deployment, automating development workflows to maintain code quality.
  • Collaboration: Work in collaboration with other developers, conducting code reviews and following GitFlow or similar branching strategies for e]icient project management.
• Ad Hoc Maintenance and Updates
  • Routine Maintenance: Perform ad hoc maintenance tasks for existing client websites, such as updating plugins, themes, and the WordPress core.
  • Bug Fixes and Enhancements: Debug, troubleshoot, and fix issues that arise on websites, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolutions.
  • Client Requests: Handle custom

    client requests, providing timely updates, enhancements, or new features to meet specific needs.

• Website Optimization
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize websites for speed, including reducing asset sizes, minifying CSS and JavaScript, setting up caching solutions, and using CDNs to improve load times.
  • SEO Best Practices: Implement on-page SEO optimizations such as proper HTML structure, meta tags, and clean URLs to improve search engine rankings.
  • Responsive Design and Accessibility: Ensure websites are fully responsive across all devices and adhere to accessibility standards, providing an inclusive experience for all users.

Mar 2023 – Jun 2023

Digital Glue, UK

Senior Web Developer (project)

Key role and contributions

• Custom Theme Development with FlyntWP
  • Develop Client Websites: Build and maintain client websites using the FlyntWP Theme Framework, which emphasizes reusable components and modular architecture.
  • Component-Based Development: Leverage FlyntWP to create e]icient, organized, and consistent websites, ensuring that all components are built with a focus on reusability and scalability.
  • Modern Development Practices: Use modern development tools, including Composer and Webpack, to manage project dependencies and optimize build processes.
• Custom Component Development
  • Build Backend UI Components: Develop custom components in the WordPress backend, creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for clients using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) or other related tools.
  • Frontend Custom Components: Create dynamic, responsive, and visually appealing frontend components that align with the client’s design and functionality requirements.
  • Code Consistency and Reusability: Ensure that all custom components are developed with consistent styling, coding standards, and optimized for reuse across di]erent projects.
• Website Maintenance and Updates
  • Update Existing Websites: Regularly update existing websites to maintain compatibility with the latest WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
  • Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements: Troubleshoot and resolve issues on client websites, improving performance, and enhancing existing functionalities when necessary.
  • Client-Specific Changes: Implement ad hoc changes as per client requests, whether it be small content updates, feature additions, or security patches.
• Optimization and Best Practices
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize FlyntWP-based websites for speed by managing caching, minimizing asset sizes, and optimizing image delivery.
  • SEO Best Practices: Follow SEO best practices while developing components and ensure all pages are structured properly for search engine indexing.
  • Security Measures: Implement security best practices, including securing custom components, managing user roles, and setting up regular backups.

Aug 2022 – Feb 2023

Allied Global Technologies, US

Sr. WordPress Developer (project)

Key role and contributions

• Develop and Update Education Dynamics Core Web Vitals
  • Optimize Core Web Vitals: Enhance the performance, responsiveness, and visual stability of Education Dynamics websites by improving Core Web Vitals metrics, such as Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).
  • Performance Tuning: Implement performance optimizations such as caching, lazy loading, and code minification to improve page speed and meet Core Web Vitals standards.
  • Testing and Monitoring: Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, and other performance testing tools to monitor and ensure ongoing optimization of Core Web Vitals.
• Help in the Roll-Out of Multiple Education Dynamics WordPress Websites
  • Website Development: Assist in developing new WordPress websites for Education Dynamics, adhering to the project requirements and following established development workflows.
  • Theme Customization: Customize existing themes or develop new themes to meet the specific needs of each Education Dynamics website.
  • Plugin Integration: Install, configure, and customize plugins to extend the functionality of each website, ensuring compatibility and performance.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with content creators, designers, and project managers to ensure successful roll-out of each website, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

May 2022 – Jul 2022

Zegal.com (Hongkong)

WordPress Developer (project)

Key role and contributions

• Integrate In-House Application into WordPress Environment
  • Custom Integration Development: Develop custom integrations between Zegal’s in-house application and the WordPress environment, ensuring a seamless flow of data and functionality.
  • API Integration: Work with RESTful APIs or GraphQL to enable communication between the in-house application and WordPress, ensuring secure and e]icient data handling.
  • Testing and Troubleshooting: Thoroughly test integrations to ensure stability, performance, and security, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the integration process.
• Maintenance, Updates, and Support for External Clients
  • Routine Maintenance: Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins for external clients to ensure websites remain secure, stable, and up to date with the latest features.
  • Bug Fixes and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues on clients’ WordPress websites, ensuring minimal disruption and providing quick resolutions.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize client websites for better performance, including speed optimization, caching, and addressing Core Web Vitals metrics to enhance user experience.
  • Security Management: Implement security measures such as malware scanning, firewalls, and regular backups to protect client websites from potential threats.

Feb 2020 – May 2022

Emma Sleep Company – Germany

Sr. Full-stack WordPress Engineer (full-time)

Key role and contributions

• Project Management and Team Lead
  • Lead Project Teams: Oversee and manage development projects, providing technical guidance and leadership to the team to ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
  • Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, create development plans, allocate resources, and set timelines for deliverables.
  • Mentorship and Training: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and provide training sessions to enhance team members’ skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, providing progress updates and addressing any concerns or feedback.
• Build and Maintain Multisite WordPress Sites for Top 5 Marketing & Blog Sites
  • Custom Multisite Development: Develop and maintain WordPress multisite installations for the Top 5 marketing sites, ensuring scalability, performance, and user-friendly experiences across all sites.
  • Content Management: Set up and configure content management workflows for different teams, allowing country-specific contributors to easily publish content.
  • SEO Best Practices: Implement SEO best practices to optimize each blog site for local search engines, enhancing visibility in their respective countries.
  • Custom Features and Integration: Develop custom components and integrations to address unique content and audience needs for each country’s blog.
  • Bug Fixes and Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve any issues on the corporate website to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.

May 2018 – Feb 2020

Cloud Employee - UK

Sr. WordPress Developer (full-time)

Key role and contributions

• Build and Maintain Custom Bespoke WordPress Sites for Knight Digital Clients
  • Custom Theme Development: Design and develop custom WordPress themes tailored to the specific needs of Knight Digital clients, ensuring a unique and high-quality user experience.
  • Client-Specific Functionality: Develop and implement custom plugins and features to meet the unique requirements of Knight Digital clients, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize WordPress websites for speed, SEO, and user experience, focusing on minimizing page load times and improving Core Web Vitals.
• Build and Maintain Custom Bespoke WordPress Sites for Square Eye Clients
  • Bespoke Development: Create and maintain custom WordPress sites for Square Eye clients, focusing on delivering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and functional websites.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure all WordPress sites are fully responsive and provide a consistent user experience across different devices and browsers.
  • Feature Development: Build custom features based on the specific requirements of Square Eye clients, ensuring compatibility with existing themes and plugins.
  • Ongoing Maintenance and Updates: Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins, providing ongoing maintenance and support to keep Square Eye client websites secure and up to

  date.

Oct 2017 – May 2018

EMAPTA - Australia

Full-stack WordPress Developer (project)

Key role and contributions

• Team Lead
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Led the WordPress development team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers to enhance their technical skills and ensure high-quality project output.
  • Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews to maintain coding standards, ensure best practices are followed, and enhance code quality across projects.
• Develop Custom Plugin for Suria.my client website
  • Plugin Development: Design and develop a custom plugin for the Suria.my website, meeting specific functional requirements to extend the website’s capabilities.
  • Plugin Maintenance and Updates: Provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and support for the custom plugin to ensure compatibility with WordPress core updates, themes, and other plugins.
  • Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix any bugs or issues in the custom plugin, ensuring it works seamlessly with the existing website setup.

Oct 2015 – Oct 2017

Kinetic Innovative Staffing - Australia

WordPress Developer (full-time)

Key role and contributions

• Update and Maintain Perfect Potions Website
  • Routine Maintenance: Regularly update the WordPress core, plugins, and themes on the Perfect Potions website to ensure security, stability, and optimal performance.
  • Content Updates: Implement content changes as requested by the client, including adding new pages, updating product information, and managing blog posts.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize the website for speed and user experience, including performance enhancements such as caching, image optimization, and reducing page load times.
  • Bug Fixes and Troubleshooting: Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues on the website, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth functionality.
  • Security Management: Implement security measures such as malware scans, firewalls, and regular backups to keep the website secure.
• Develop Personal Website for CEO (Sal)
  • Custom Design and Development: Design and develop a personal WordPress website for the CEO, focusing on delivering a professional and unique online presence that aligns with the branding.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure the website is fully responsive, providing a seamless experience across different devices and screen sizes.

Sep 2013 – Oct 2015

Remote staff - Australia

PHP/WordPress Developer (full-time)

Key role and contributions

• Develop Marketing4Restaurants WordPress Websites for Clients Using DIVI Themes
  • Custom Website Development with DIVI: Use the DIVI theme builder to create custom WordPress websites for Marketing4Restaurants clients, ensuring a professional and visually appealing layout that aligns with client branding.
  • DIVI Customization: Customize the DIVI theme and modules to meet specific client requirements, creating unique layouts and functionality tailored to the needs of Marketing4Restaurants clients.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure that all websites built using DIVI are fully responsive, providing an optimal user experience across different devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
  • Client Collaboration: Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, provide suggestions, and implement changes to develop a website that meets their marketing and business needs.
  • SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices within the DIVI theme to enhance the online presence of Marketing4Restaurants clients, focusing on improving search engine visibility.
• Develop Extreme Networks WordPress Sites
  • Custom WordPress Development: Design and develop WordPress websites for Extreme Networks, focusing on high-quality performance, user experience, and modern aesthetics.
  • Custom Features: Develop and integrate custom features and plugins as required by Extreme Networks, extending the website’s functionality to meet specific business requirements.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize Extreme Networks websites for speed and efficiency, utilizing caching, image optimization, and other techniques to improve user experience.
  • Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing of Extreme Networks websites to ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices, and resolve any technical issues.

Sep 2013 – Oct 2015

Freelance – US clients

WordPress Developer (projects)

Key role and contributions

• Develop Various WordPress Websites for Chatter Box, Empire Ad, and Blu Zeus Interactive Marketing, Chatter Box
  • Custom Website Development: Develop WordPress websites for Chatter Box, Empire Ad, and BluZeus Interactive Marketing, is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring a high-quality user experience and visually appealing design.
  • Theme Customization: Customize WordPress themes to align with the branding and requirements of each client, providing unique layouts and features that e]ectively communicate their business goals.
  • Custom Functionality: Develop custom features and plugins for each client’s website, including custom post types, widgets, or interactive elements, to meet their marketing and operational needs.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure all websites are fully responsive, providing a consistent and optimal user experience across all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
  • SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices during website development to enhance the online visibility of each client’s website, improving search engine rankings and reach.
  • Content Integration: Integrate content provided by the clients, such as images, text, and multimedia, ensuring it is presented e] effectively and aligns with each brand’s messaging.

Jan 2010 – Sep 2013

FERN Incorporated Philippines

Web Consultant

Key role and contributions

• Develop FERN Incorporated Corporate Website
  • Custom Website Development: Design and develop a corporate WordPress website for FERN Incorporated, ensuring a professional, user-friendly, and visually appealing online presence that aligns with the company’s branding.
  • Theme Customization: Customize themes and templates to meet the specific requirements of FERN Incorporated, providing a unique layout and functionality suitable for corporate needs.
  • Content Integration: Integrate content provided by the company, such as images, text, videos, and other multimedia, ensuring a cohesive presentation that communicates the brand message effectively.
  • Responsive Design: Ensure that the corporate website is fully responsive, providing a consistent and optimal user experience across all devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
• Build Landing Page for Marketing Campaigns
  • Custom Landing Page Development: Develop landing pages for FERN Incorporated’s marketing campaigns, focusing on high conversion rates, compelling design, and e]ective calls-to-action (CTAs).
  • A/B Testing: Conduct A/B testing on landing pages to determine the most e]ective design, content, and CTAs, optimizing the pages for better performance and increased conversions.
• Collaborate with IT Team for Integration of MLM System
  • Technical Integration: Collaborate with the IT team to implement the MLM system, ensuring a seamless integration that allows users to access the system through the corporate website.
  • Data Synchronization: Ensure proper data synchronization between the MLM system and other parts of the website to provide a consistent user experience and accurate information.

Mar 1999 – Jun 2009

Various Philippine local companies

Programmer Analyst

Key role and contributions

• Build Desktop Programs Under Visual Basic / Visual FoxPro
  • Design and Development: Design and develop desktop applications using Visual Basic and Visual FoxPro, ensuring high-quality, robust, and user-friendly software solutions.
  • Database Integration: Integrate database functionalities using Visual FoxPro to manage data efficiently, including designing and implementing database schemas for each system.
• Develop Inventory System / Parts Information System
  • Inventory Management Features: Implement key features such as inventory tracking, reporting, reorder level alerts, and integration with other business processes as required.
  • Data Management: Design and implement a parts information system that efficiently manages parts-related data, such as part numbers, descriptions, availability, and pricing.
  • Search and Retrieval Functionality: Develop features that allow users to search for parts quickly using various criteria, ensuring ease of access to information.
  • Reporting: Implement reporting features to provide insights into part usage, availability, and other key metrics, assisting in decision-making processes.