Entry-Level PHP Developer Resume Dallas Gallegos Entry-Level PHP Developer (919) 555-0148 dallas.gallegos@example.com linkedin.com/example/dallasgallegos Raleigh, NC 27606 STRENGTHS Practical Debugging Tracked validation, session, query, and plugin faults with logs and browser tools. Teammates valued clear fixes and calm follow-through. Delivery Planning Turned a detailed scope document into estimates and milestones. That simple planning habit gave a capstone team steadier weekly progress. User-Focused Development Reviewed responsive pages with student testers and adjusted navigation. Feedback made each screen easier to use, especially on smaller devices. Clear Collaboration Connected front-end and backend work through practical notes and shared reviews. Student partners often sought help clarifying technical choices. Reliable Documentation Recorded setup, deployment, regression, and plugin steps. Future practicum members could pick up work with less guesswork and fewer delays. SKILLS PHP Laravel WordPress HTML development CSS development jQuery Ajax Node.js React JS MySQL databases MVC structure REST APIs PHPUnit testing Responsive design Problem-solving Communication skills LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 1 Years PHP Developer, Ecommerce Capstone at Triangle State University Ecommerce Capstone (4 Months) Junior PHP Developer, Supervised Practicum at Raleigh Web Applications Practicum (4 Months) PHP Developer, University Research Project at Student Innovation Lab Web Platform (4 Months) SUMMARY Early-career PHP Developer with practical experience building, documenting, testing, and supporting Laravel and WordPress web applications through a supervised practicum, university research work, and an ecommerce capstone. Brings hands-on ability across PHP, MVC architecture, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery Ajax , React, Node.js , responsive design , relational databases, REST APIs, PHPUnit, themes, plugins, and browser testing. Translates requirements documents into estimates, acceptance criteria, sprint plans, and clear technical notes. Debugs application, routing, query, validation, session, plugin, and deployment issues with patience and sound judgment. Enjoys partnering with IT, front-end, full-stack, faculty, and client-facing teams to deliver dependable web experiences that support business goals and user needs. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology Triangle State University GPA: 3.8 2026 Raleigh, NC Coursework: PHP web development, database systems, web application security, software engineering, human-computer interaction TECHNICAL SKILLS PHP Frameworks: Laravel, PHP, MVC Content Management: WordPress, Themes, Plugins Frontend Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript JavaScript Libraries: jQuery, Ajax, React Backend Development: PHP, Node.js, REST APIs Database Systems: MySQL, Relational databases, CRUD Testing Tools: PHPUnit, Browser testing, Regression testing Development Tools: Git, Browser developer tools, Laravel logs Web Design: Responsive design, Static websites, Dynamic websites Delivery Methods: Scope estimation, Acceptance criteria, Sprint planning Deployment Support: Infrastructure checks, Deployment handoff, Configuration management Application Architecture: MVC architecture, Controllers, JSON endpoints SKILLS PHP Laravel WordPress HTML development CSS development jQuery Ajax Node.js React JS MySQL databases MVC structure REST APIs PHPUnit testing Responsive design Problem-solving Communication skills EXPERIENCE PHP Developer, Ecommerce Capstone Triangle State University Ecommerce Capstone January 2026 - May 2026 Raleigh, NC Built a simulated ecommerce product with Laravel, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, React, and responsive web interfaces. Owned feature planning, defect investigation, deployment documentation, and review preparation within a four-person delivery team. Work connected technical decisions with customer experience, maintainability, and release readiness. Built Laravel and PHP ecommerce workflows for catalog, cart, and orders with MVC structure and MySQL models, creating a maintainable product foundation. Implemented responsive HTML , CSS, JavaScript, and React checkout views, then tested desktop and mobile layouts for consistent customer use. Added WordPress content integration with documented theme and plugin settings, allowing reviewers to update promotional pages without editing application code. Converted a 14-page scope document into estimates, acceptance criteria, and two-week milestones, giving a four-person team a practical delivery path. Investigated validation, session, and database defects through browser developer tools and Laravel logs, recording fixes and regression results for reliable releases. Presented deployment steps, data-flow diagrams, and security considerations to faculty reviewers, earning a 94% project score. Junior PHP Developer, Supervised Practicum Raleigh Web Applications Practicum August 2025 - December 2025 Raleigh, NC Supported a faculty-supervised service-request portal and WordPress site through PHP development, database work, testing, documentation, and deployment handoff. Coordinated with student stakeholders and separated front-end and backend work into manageable weekly assignments. Contributions improved usability, traceability, and continuity for future practicum teams. Developed PHP modules for ticket creation, status updates, and search with MVC conventions and prepared statements, supporting safer data handling. Connected jQuery Ajax forms with backend endpoints and added validation messages, reducing duplicate submissions during a 20-user classroom usability test. Maintained a WordPress site with custom templates, responsive CSS , and approved plugins , preserving accessible and consistent content presentation. Tested static and dynamic websites across Chrome, Firefox, and mobile emulation, logging reproducible issues with severity, steps, and expected behavior. Reviewed requirements with student stakeholders, divided front-end and backend work, and prepared effort estimates that guided weekly sprint assignments. Created setup notes for PHP configuration, database seeding, infrastructure checks, and deployment handoff, helping next team begin work with fewer delays. PHP Developer, University Research Project Student Innovation Lab Web Platform January 2025 - May 2025 Durham, NC Contributed Laravel and PHP features for a university web platform supporting event registration and dynamic program pages. Focused on relational data design, CRUD workflows, responsive templates, React integration, PHPUnit scenarios, and controlled troubleshooting . Delivered organized code and documentation that gave future contributors a clear base for new features. Contributed Laravel and PHP features for event registration and dynamic program pages backed by a relational database, supporting dependable content delivery. Designed tables and CRUD workflows for sessions, speakers, and registrations, then checked edge cases with seeded records and PHPUnit scenarios. Built HTML and CSS templates with responsive design principles, using feedback from 12 student testers to resolve navigation and readability concerns. Prototyped a React dashboard consuming JSON endpoints and documented integration boundaries, giving future front-end work a clearer starting point. Diagnosed routing, query, and plugin conflicts in a controlled development environment, escalating infrastructure concerns through concise technical notes. Demonstrated completed workflows at a student showcase and received faculty recognition for code organization, documentation, and problem-solving. PROJECTS Campus Event Registration API 2025 Created a PHP and Laravel API prototype for campus event registration. Added JSON endpoints, validation, MySQL persistence, and PHPUnit checks. Documented request flows so front-end contributors could connect forms with fewer integration issues. Responsive Retail Content Hub 2026 Built a WordPress content hub for a simulated retailer using a custom theme, selected plugins, responsive CSS, and documented publishing steps. Connected promotional content with ecommerce views while keeping updates simple for nontechnical users. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Dean's List, Triangle State University, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Outstanding Capstone Presentation Award, Triangle State University, 2026 Second Place, Triangle State University Web Innovation Showcase, 2025 CERTIFICATIONS Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate 2026 Responsive Web Design Certification 2025 Laravel Fundamentals 2025 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Web Development Club, Triangle State University — Project Coordinator, 2025-2026 Information Technology Lab, Triangle State University — Peer Tutor, 2025-2026 Student Technology Showcase Planning Committee, Triangle State University, 2026 LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. 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