SimpleHub Platform a SOA application used companywide for custom website building and management, email marketing campaigns and tracking, property management tools, custom API integration, client data management and image galleries.
Participated in the development and rewrite of the SimpleHub Platform using a Micro Services approach; using Laravel, Lumen, Vue JS, SCSS, PHP, and MySQL with PhpUnit testing using SQLite.
Custom, gamified eLearning platform that provides content to over 150,000 users and Sears Holdings Corporation employees.
Continue ReadingJRW Investments is a client focused real estate investments firm that sources the right real estate investments to solve tax problems and to protect and grow wealth.
Serving as senior member of development team for SimpleHub Platform a SOA application used companywide for custom website building and management, email marketing campaigns and tracking, property management tools, custom API integration, client data management and image galleries. Participated in the development and rewrite of the SimpleHub Platform using a Micro Services approach; using Laravel, Lumen, Vue, SCSS, PHP, and MySQL with PhpUnit testing using SQLite. Maintained and updated existing backend code migration of SimpleHub Platform to MVC architecture using PHP, CSS, jQuery, and MySQL. Participated in project scoping, planning, development and testing.
Continue ReadingSears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve our members – wherever, whenever and however they want to shop. Sears Holdings is home to Shop Your Way®, a social shopping platform offering members rewards for shopping at Sears and Kmart as well as with other retail partners across categories important to them. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation, with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States.
Served as senior member of development team for Segno Expertise e-learning; responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of a custom, gamified eLearning platform that provides content to over 150,000 users application used companywide for employee training. Provided code reviews and guidance for support team members. Implemented front end application redesign for mobile devices using Angular JS, LESS, and PHP. Maintained and updated existing backend code, migrating MYSQL queries to Doctrine. Participated in project scoping & planning, peer reviews, releases and deployments. Collaborated with QA to define requirements and insure feature quality. Activities: Backend development with Slim Framework, PHP, Doctrine, MySQL, and Frontend Development with Angular JS using open source and commercial toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Mac OSX, Jira, Git and others (i.e MAMP).
Continue ReadingThis is a pro bono site I built for the Weston Select Soccer Program, the travel portion of AYSO644; a non-profit organization in my local community. It was built on WordPress, with customization to the template including custom javascript functionality in the staff profiles and the FAQs page. Further improvements are planned for the future.
Continue ReadingGIZMO is a company comprised of PHP/MySQL, UI/UX/JavaScript, and native iOS/Android developers. Built on the GIZMO Core™ cloud framework. Creating scaleable custom commercial web applications from end to end.
Serving as member of development team for new and existing custom commercial web applications, including customer facing websites, client facing management tools, and RESTful APIs for integrated mobile applications. Participated in the development of management application and mobile applications APIs for GoBoomtown.com. Participated in the development of commercial applications for GoCraveIt.com (AKA Tenderpos.com) and Cardflex.com for tracking, reporting, and processing payments. Implemented payment processing with EvoSnap, Vantiv, Forte, and Tenderpos for other commercial sites. Implemented updates and introduced PHP OOP code patterning into companies custom application platform used for commercial sites. Rebuilt and optimized custom MySQL search for a UseMyBenefits.com increasing search speed by approximately 65%. Maintained, improved and optimized clients existing WordPress site. Activities: RESTful API development, testing, and implementation. Backend development with PHP, JavaScript, and Front end Development with ExtJS, using open source and commercial toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Mac OSX, Basecamp, Jira, Git and others (i.e MAMP).
Continue ReadingBoomtown is an on demand technical support service that connects Business owners with Contractors. Members make service requests through a ticketing system that connects them with available contractors in their area. The members app facilitates submission of support requests, tracking of requests, and communication with technical support people. The technicians app allows local contractors to connect with the members and fulfill their need for services.
On the Boomtown project I worked on the mobile APIs that support the two mobile apps, and on the commercial application that supports the internal company activities. The admin interface for the custom application was built with ExtJS, the backend is PHP/MySQL and APIs use RESTful service. I also worked on integrations for MixPanel, Greenhouse and Segment APIs.
Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Los Altos, CA, Sonoma Wire Works develops high-quality, innovative software and hardware products and services that help musicians enjoy playing, recording and sharing music on Mac OS, Windows, iOS and Android. By combining intuitive interfaces and unique workflows, Sonoma’s products enhance the user’s ability to create great-sounding music. Sonoma’s products have been featured by Apple, Rolling Stone, Wired and more. Artists using Sonoma products include Anthony Gonzalez (M83), Al Di Meola, Chris Stein (Blondie),Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and other artists.
On the Sonoma Project I participated in the development of a new application that supported united login, registration, and EvoSnap payments for existing applications built on Slim Framework, Bootstrap, Php, MySQL, and jQuery. Also updated existing company website applications including PhpList, ZenCart, and PhpBB.
Continue ReadingUseMyBenefits uses the latest search technology to allow members to search and sort by benefit type, location or vendor based on what they want to buy,when and where they want to buy it. And in the future, the UseMyBenefits community will get extra value from the site by learning the “ins and outs” of deals from members who rate and share their experiences.
On the UseMyBenefits project I rebuilt and optimized custom MySQL search for a credit card benefits search, increasing search speed by approximately 65%. I worked on MailChimp api integration, and also improved and optimized clients existing WordPress site.
Continue ReadingWith over $3.5 Billion in processing volume, CardFlex is a leading provider of innovative merchant processing services and prepaid card solutions. CardFlex has the resources specifically tailored for any merchant to implement cost-effective and efficient transaction processing solutions, which are competitive, scalable and designed around merchants operations to save time and money.
On the CardFlex project I participated in the development of their commercial application for tracking, reporting, and processing payments built on PHP/MySQL with integrations for Tender POS, Vantiv, and Forte; and the client facing management tools built in ExtJS.
Continue ReadingTender POS is an iPad-based point of sales system designed for restaurants.
On the Crave It project I participated in the development of their commercial application for tracking, reporting, and processing payments built on PHP/MySQL, client facing management tools built in ExtJS and the RESTful APIs that support the Tender POS point of sales system.
Continue ReadingIsaac Daniel Group (IDG) is a management company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced technology products and services. IDG manages companies that develop and commercialize technological applications in the fields of cybersecurity, multi-media, communication, GPS; and biometric data capture & authentication for use for use by individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments.
Served as Senior API developer. Responsible for design, architecture and development of new RESTful API for multiple platforms including Android and iOS. Activities: RESTful API development, testing, and implementation. Also responsible for building custom WordPress Multisites and custom WordPress Plugins. Backend development with PHP, Javascript, and MySQL using open source and commercial toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Windows and others (i.e WAMP) . Fulfilled new feature requests and meeting requirements for consistently growing number of Mobile Applications and Websites. Collaboration with both mobile developers and web developers in fast paced team environment using Amazon AWS and SVN.
Continue ReadingPhoto Lenzer is a photo hosting service that is fully functional in both mobile and web applications that enable users to scan physical photos, upload images directly from a camera, or customize your photographs.
On the Photo Lenzer project I created the API and its accompanying WordPress plugin that enables interaction between the Photo Lenzer IOS/Android Mobile APPs and the Photo Lenzer site built on WordPress.
Continue ReadingReel Code Media is a technology that offers framed images as a interactive visual experience that QR codes cannot. The technology has an endless number of uses; from advetising and retail, to personal usage. Because it uses an image inside of the frame, Reel Code Media is a great representation of the company or individual. The mobile app allows users to scan Reel Code frames into the app, once in the app the cornes are draggable and interactive for the user.
On the Reel Code Media project I created the API and its accompanying WordPress plugin that enables interaction between the Reel Code Media IOS/Android Mobile Apps and the Reel Code Media site built on WordPress.
Continue ReadingShoplive offers a powerful engagement solution that brings the digital and the mobile world to a new level of consumer and community participation and loyalty. Our management tools create memorable mobile moments – How? By activating experiences (known as Augmented Reality), apparel, events, video, mobile apps and beacon enabled networks. Increasing Loyalty, Spend and Dwell Time. Specializing in Augmented Reality and Beacons.
Served as a Senior E-Commerce Consultant to Shop Live executive team, participating in planning, strategy, marketing, hiring and multiple other aspects of the project.
Operational architect of new MVC e-commerce system and its integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Try-On, One-to-One Video, and other technologies built in PHP 5, HTML, jQuery, CSS, Bootstrap.
Revelex® Corporation is the premier travel aggregation and distribution systems provider for the global travel industry. Revelex® software solutions deliver comprehensive products and services that are easy-to-use and proven to streamline the booking process. We are committed to developing innovative enterprise class software that empowers our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Revelex offers advanced software solutions for airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies.
Served as a senior member of the PHP Development Team developing for new and existing web applications, including commercial Internet-based travel aggregator and distribution system. Utilizing in-depth knowledge of PHP 5, and OOP. Activities: Front-end development and back-end development with PHP, JavaScript, and Smarty, using open source and commercial toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Windows and others (i.e WAMP) . Fulfilled new feature requests and meeting customer requirements for existing web application quickly and efficiently, while collaborated with team members in code reviews and quality assurance testers to insure code integrity. Assisted in the Development of new Corporate WordPress site.
Continue ReadingLeading provider of professional templates and extensions, and Gantry framework for Joomla!, WordPress, Magento, Drupal, and PHPBB3.
Served as extension developer for multiple web applications, responsible for maintaining existing code base, participated all aspects of the agile project development life cycle. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of open source web applications through project participation and task completion. Served as team member responsible for maintaining compatibility; for multiple platforms, versions and third party integrations on development of cutting edge, platform independent extensions. Extensive knowledge of integration, back end and front end programming, using commercial and open source toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Mac OSX and others i.e MAMP). Served as the primary web developer on compression and caching extension project, implemented unique solutions to solve common issues resulting in a increase in page load speed and performance, above that of competitors. Improved and maintained over 40 web software application extensions for multiple platforms including; Joomla!, WordPress, Drupal, PHPBB3, Magento in PHP 5 and MySQL using MVC and OOP, with compatibility across multiple browsers and operating systems. Served as developer in charge of integrations while maintaining compatibility for multiple platforms, versions and third party integrations for 2 premiere large scale extensions. Development of extensions using APIs; Google, Yahoo, YQL, Twitter, Wunderground for multiple platforms including; Joomla!, WordPress, Drupal, PHPBB3, Magento. Collaborated with the global team to plan new development projects and upgrade and deploy existing products. Collaborated with testers and moderators to review test cases and track feature bugs. Successfully managed work flow and projects by leveraging ticketing system which included the verification testing and the assignment of tickets to developers. Responsible for migrating multiple extensions from one platform to another, including custom development of complicated database queries and OOP code for reuse in multiple projects. Gained experience with Symphony, Doctrine, Maven, and Jenkins.
Continue ReadingRokGallery is a ground-up revolutionary gallery extension, developed to be hugely flexible, versatile and user friendly. The system itself is built on a custom tag-based architecture with the ability to have multiple tag-based galleries. RokGallery uses design and concepts that have been traditionally reserved for platform-native applications. RokGallery is available both as a Joomla! extension and as a WordPress plugin.
I worked on the Joomla! version of this extension with other members of the Rocket Theme team and was responsible for writing the Joomla! module and porting the entire extension set to WordPress.
RokSprocket is a revolutionary extension designed to give you an incredible level of control over how you present your content. Sophisticated content filters, robust layout modes and options, integration with multiple content providers, and a streamlined no-nonsense interface all contribute to a powerful yet user friendly experience from start to finish. RokSprocket is available both as a Joomla! extension and as a WordPress plugin.
I worked on this extension with the other members of the RocketTheme Team and was responsible for all of the third party integrations, and porting it over to WordPress.
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RokBooster uses a combination of libraries, parserers, compressors, caching and background processing to increase page loads speeds dramatically. Some of the libraries I used include; JSMin, YUI, phpQuery, and LESS.
Background processing of caching and compression on the first call to a uncached page, the page itself loads normally, this prevents the typical bogging down when a page is initially called and pages that haven’t been called will also not take up server space.
MD5 sums on compressed and cached files ensures that any changes to a page will automatically trigger the re-caching of it.
PhpQuery for DOM parsing is used in place of traditional Regex, which is much faster and uses less resources.
YUI does not account for @import stylesheets, so LESS aggregator is used to retrieve and compress these files that would normally not be included in caching.
AJAX is used in the administration to quickly clear all cached files.
