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Senior PHP Developer & Systems Administrator

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Summary

    • 20 years of web development
    • 15 years of PHP development on LAMP (Linux, MySQL); 5 years with the Laravel framework
    • 3 years of AWS administration
    • HIPAA-compliant software development and systems administration
    • 4 years of CI/CD and test-driven development
    • Knowledge of React and Vue for full-stack front-end development
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • 3 years on the local borough planning commission
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Experience

12 entries
  • Jan 2016 – Apr 2021

    Lead Developer

    Paragon Consulting Services Inc. · Baldwin, PA, USA

  • Oct 2014 – Jan 2016

    Lead Developer

    Yellow Bridge Interactive · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Apr 2013 – Oct 2014

    Software Engineer

    eiNetwork (Carnegie Library) · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Feb 2012 – Apr 2013

    Technical Lead

    Cloud City LLC · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Feb 2011 – Feb 2012

    PHP Developer

    ComponentOne Ltd · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Jul 2010 – Feb 2011

    Relocated to the United States

    Moved to the US in July 2010; a delay in work authorization meant I could not work until February 2011.

  • Aug 2009 – Jul 2010

    PHP Developer

    rehabstudio ltd · Belfast, Northern Ireland

  • Mar 2009 – Aug 2009

    Freelance Web Developer/Designer

    Mark Duffy Web Design · Portrush, Northern Ireland

  • Apr 2007 – Feb 2009

    Web Developer / Learning Consultant

    Learning Pool Ltd · Derry, Northern Ireland

    Helped administer online e-learning for borough councils and local authorities in the UK and Ireland, using the Moodle e-learning platform with SCORM.

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    Web Developer / Helpdesk Associate

    KCRS, Inc · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Sep 2003 – Nov 2005

    Collection Associate / Recoveries Associate

    Cardholder Management Services · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  • Nov 1998 – Jan 2003

    Web Developer

    Cover.net Ltd · Coleraine, Northern Ireland

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Education

2 entries
  • Sep 2006 – Apr 2007

    Software Professional Course

    IT Academy · Derry, Northern Ireland

    Funded by the Department for Employment and Learning and backed by major ICT companies, Momentum, Invest Northern Ireland and the Association of Northern Ireland Colleges. Prepared students for ICT employment across object-oriented programming, database design, systems design and personal effectiveness.

  • Sep 1990 – Jun 1995

    6 GCSEs

    Loreto College · Coleraine, Northern Ireland

    • Maths
    • Technology
    • Geography
    • Double Award Science
    • R.E.
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Certifications

2 entries
  • Apr 2007

    BCS Level 4 Certificate for IT Professionals (EUCIP)

    IT Academy · Derry, Northern Ireland

  • Apr 2007

    ECDL Certificate

    IT Academy · Derry, Northern Ireland

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Volunteering

  • Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

    Ireland

  • Monthly food bank volunteer

    Local church · Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Interests

  • Travel
  • Photography
  • Drone flying
  • Listening to music
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References

References are available on request. Get in touch.