Lead PHP Developer Resume Nathaniel Gibbs Lead PHP Developer (919) 555-0148 nathaniel.gibbs@example.com linkedin.com/example/nathanielgibbs Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 STRENGTHS Secure delivery Added validation, logging, and review gates during payment and web service work; teammates trusted those patterns during urgent releases. Clear collaboration Kept design, QA, content, and operations close during Scrum launches; shared notes early, which built confidence when plans shifted. Practical troubleshooting Used logs, query plans, and browser tests on stubborn defects; a calm, evidence-first approach became a go-to resource for peers. Performance focus Tuned PHP and MySQL paths behind busy workflows; steady response times mattered most during campaigns, and operations noticed the difference. Mentoring mindset Reviewed code with four developers and explained tradeoffs plainly; newer teammates gained confidence without slowing delivery. SKILLS PHP WordPress Joomla 2.5/3.x Moodle LAMP Linux Apache MySQL MVC JavaScript jQuery AJAX AngularJS NodeJS HTML5 LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 5.9 Years Lead PHP Developer at Pinecrest Learning Systems (2.6 Years) Senior PHP Developer at Blue Oak Commerce Group (2.5 Years) PHP Web Developer at CivicBridge Web Studio (10 Months) SUMMARY Lead PHP Developer with six years building secure, high-volume web applications and custom CMS solutions in LAMP environments. Brings hands-on depth across PHP, WordPress, Joomla 2.5/3.x , Moodle, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, XHTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AJAX, JSON, XML, SOAP, RESTful web services, API integration, and payment gateways . Leads delivery of maintainable MVC applications supporting millions of user interactions across desktop and mobile platforms. Combines performance tuning, web security , SEO, accessibility, browser compatibility, testing, and production support with practical team leadership. Trusted by design, content, QA, operations, and client partners to turn ambiguous requirements into reliable releases, useful documentation, and clear decisions. Eager to bring this blend of technical ownership, empathy, and delivery discipline to Redwood Harbor Digital. EXPERIENCE Lead PHP Developer Pinecrest Learning Systems January 2024 - Present Durham, North Carolina Technical owner for WordPress, Joomla, and Moodle platforms supporting course delivery, account management, and high-volume learner traffic. Leads multidisciplinary releases, architecture decisions, production support, developer mentoring, and documentation for secure services used across desktop and mobile channels. Led WordPress , Joomla , and Moodle development for course delivery and account workflows, supporting millions of monthly requests without interrupting active learning. Reworked PHP MVC services, MySQL indexes, joins, and query paths behind enrollment and catalog workflows, improving peak-load stability and operational confidence. Directed RESTful and SOAP integrations, payment gateways, JSON payloads, and XML exchanges with validation and logging that shortened production diagnosis. Established jQuery, AJAX, and Bootstrap patterns for partial page updates , responsive layouts, and consistent behavior across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Coordinated Scrum and Kanban delivery through JIRA, Confluence, code reviews, test planning, and release notes, keeping design, content, QA, and operations aligned. Authored deployment runbooks, maintenance manuals, and incident reports while mentoring four developers on PHP security, HTML, CSS, SEO, and testable code. Senior PHP Developer Blue Oak Commerce Group June 2021 - December 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Senior contributor for retail and membership platforms running on Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Owned custom CMS components, commerce integrations, responsive interfaces, database performance work, technical documentation, and delivery coordination across engineering and business partners. Delivered custom WordPress and Joomla components, modules , and plugins for retail and membership sites, giving content teams flexible publishing workflows. Replaced synchronous checkout interactions with jQuery and AJAX workflows plus graceful fallbacks, reducing support issues during high-volume promotions. Optimized MySQL indexes, joins, and application caching for product, customer, and order queries, providing predictable response times during campaign launches. Built RESTful APIs and SOAP adapters for inventory, customer, and payment partners, documenting JSON, XML, XHTML, and standards-based error handling. Implemented responsive HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap layouts with mobile and desktop refinements, resolving UI defects through cross-browser testing. Supported Scrum planning, JIRA triage, Confluence knowledge pages, and peer reviews; contributed AngularJS and NodeJS prototypes that informed modernization choices. PHP Web Developer CivicBridge Web Studio July 2020 - May 2021 Greensboro, North Carolina PHP developer supporting nonprofit, education, and small-business websites in a LAMP environment. Built CMS features, client integrations, responsive interfaces, SEO improvements, and maintenance documentation while partnering with senior developers and client stakeholders. Developed PHP websites and CMS features in Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP environments, translating documented requirements into dependable client releases. Configured WordPress themes, Joomla extensions, and reusable PHP modules, shortening handoff time for content administrators and simplifying maintenance. Created jQuery form validation, AJAX search, and partial-page updates that improved usability across mobile screens and varied browser behavior. Connected client sites with RESTful services and payment gateways using JSON and XML, adding server-side validation and clear maintenance notes. Tuned MySQL queries and reviewed Apache and PHP logs to isolate slow pages, failed requests, and configuration defects before client demonstrations. Applied on-page SEO, semantic HTML5, CSS standards, and Bootstrap conventions; recorded fixes and release status in JIRA and Confluence. PROJECTS Learner Commerce Integration 2024 Connected enrollment, catalog, payment gateway, RESTful, and SOAP workflows through secure PHP services. Focus stayed on reliable transactions, clear logging, and uninterrupted access for active learners. Responsive CMS Component Library 2022 Created reusable WordPress and Joomla components with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, and browser testing. Shared patterns gave content teams faster publishing and developers cleaner maintenance paths. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Dean's List, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019 Senior Web Application Project Showcase Finalist, 2020 Outstanding Computing Practicum Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2020 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems University of North Carolina at Greensboro GPA: 3.7 2020 Greensboro, North Carolina Coursework: PHP programming, Database systems, Web application development, Systems analysis CERTIFICATIONS PHP Development Fundamentals, Zend by Perforce 2022 Advanced WordPress Development, LinkedIn Learning 2021 JavaScript and jQuery Essentials, Coursera 2021 TECHNICAL SKILLS PHP and CMS: PHP, WordPress, Joomla 2.5/3.x, Moodle LAMP Stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP Frontend Development: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, XHTML Web Styling: CSS, Bootstrap, Responsive Design Asynchronous Interfaces: AJAX, jQuery, Partial Page Updates Data Formats: JSON, XML, XHTML Web Services: SOAP, RESTful Services, API Integration Commerce Integrations: Payment Gateways, Checkout Workflows, Transaction Validation Application Architecture: MVC, PHP Frameworks, Modular Components Database Engineering: MySQL, Query Optimization, Indexes JavaScript Platforms: AngularJS, NodeJS, JavaScript Frameworks Delivery Platforms: Desktop Web, Mobile Web, Cross-Browser Compatibility Development Methods: Agile, Scrum, Kanban Delivery Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Version Control Web Quality: Web Security, SEO, Web Standards SKILLS PHP WordPress Joomla 2.5/3.x Moodle LAMP Linux Apache MySQL MVC JavaScript jQuery AJAX AngularJS NodeJS HTML5 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Web Development Club Technical Lead, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019 - 2020 Peer Tutor, Database and Web Programming Courses, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2018 - 2020 Volunteer CMS Maintainer, Greensboro Community Technology Initiative, 2019 - 2020 LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) 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. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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