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EXPERIENCE

GH – Senior Developer

• Architect and maintain custom WordPress themes and reusable Gutenberg block systems, establishing shared patterns used across multiple client platforms.
• Design and implement Docker-based local and CI environments, supporting Composer-driven dependency management and WP-CLI automation.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket Pipelines) to automate plugin update checks, maintenance workflows, and environment-specific deployments.
• Lead development of WooCommerce and Gravity Forms solutions supporting events, registrations, and e-commerce, including custom inventory logic, dynamic pricing, and conditional access.
• Implement and maintain REST API integrations between WordPress properties and external platforms.
• Configure and optimize NGINX and PHP-FPM environments on AWS (EC2, Lightsail, S3), improving performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior developers and interns through code reviews, architectural guidance, and onboarding support.
• Act as Scrum Master within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, technical scoping, and well-defined JIRA stories and acceptance criteria.

GH Advertising – Developer

• Introduced reusable patterns and tooling that later evolved into shared theme and block architectures.
• Developed and maintained custom WordPress websites, utilizing PHP, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript to create responsive and user-friendly sites that met diverse client needs.
• Collaborated with creative, media, strategy, and account teams to translate client requirements into functional websites, improving communcation and delivery outcomes.
• Created and optimized HTML email templates and HTML5 digital banner ads, contributing to successful marketing campaigns and increased engagement.
• Assisted in configuring and managing NGINX-based servers to support performance, reliability, and security. 

Allegheny Conference – Web Developer

• Performed backend and front-end development, maintaining and updating company and affiliate websites and intranet systems.
• Implemented and monitored Google Analytics, collaborating with internal teams to support campaigns aimed at increasing user traffic.
• Ensured sites were responsive and browser-compatible across devices.
• Registered and renewed domain names and managed website hosting.
• Developed sites using SEO best practices.