Web Developer
Nov 2013 – May 2021
- Custom WordPress Development & Plugin Architecture
- Designed, built, and maintained 40+ custom WordPress websites for diverse clients; engineered custom themes and plugins to meet specific content and design requirements
- Developed custom security plugin to defend WordPress installations against automated brute-force and bot login attacks; deployed across client base to strengthen site security posture
- Built full-stack solutions using PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; managed complete project lifecycle from client requirements through launch and ongoing maintenance
- Client Education & Support
- Instructed approximately 25% of clients in ongoing capacity on WordPress administration, content management, and site maintenance; translated technical functionality into accessible, user-friendly guidance for non-technical stakeholders
- Provided long-term technical support and training to clients, enabling self-sufficiency while maintaining relationships for complex updates and security upgrades
- Organizational Growth & Impact
- Evolved from part-time developer (working alongside designer) into sole technical person and developer for the agency; became essential infrastructure and development lead as company scaled
- Managed website security, DNS administration, and Google Workspace/Business Apps across entire client portfolio; implemented monitoring and proactive maintenance protocols