Full Stack Web Developer
Full-stack developer and systems analyst with 15+ years of experience building enterprise web applications, custom integrations, and scalable data workflows. Specialized in WordPress/PHP development, UKG Pro integrations, REST APIs, and SQL-based automation. Known for translating complex business requirements into technical solutions that improve system reliability, reduce manual work, and enhance user experience across large organizations.
Skills
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science
Rutgers University
Personal Project
Mobile Game – 2020 - 2022
Word Tourney — IOS/Android
- Creator of Word Tourney
- Using Unity, C#, PHP, and MySQL database.
- Started off as a skill builder project to learn Unity and finesse skills in C#.
- Became proficient in Rest API, Firebase, Android Studio, and Xcode
Experience
The Transformation Group
PHP Developer; Lifestance; Contract; February 2023 - Present
- Develop custom WordPress templates, landing pages, and components using PHP, Tailwind, HTML, and JavaScript.
- Build ACF-driven admin interfaces that reduce content editing time for non-technical users.
- Create custom post types and taxonomies to support scalable site features.
- Convert Figma designs into responsive, mobile-first pages aligned with brand standards.
- Optimize content for SEO, improving visibility and organic search performance.
- Manage Git-based deployments and CLI-driven package installation (Composer, NPM, Yarn).
- Improved SEO ranking for FAQ pages, increasing organic traffic by 20%.
The Transformation Group
UKG Integration Developer; ATS; Contract; August 2023 - February 2025
- Designed and maintained UKG Pro integrations using REST APIs and SQL, improving cross system data accuracy and reliability.
- Automated onboarding, job changes, and termination workflows, reducing manual HR intervention and data discrepancies.
- Optimized API utilization and transformation logic, reducing processing time for recurring sync jobs.
- Performed root-cause analysis for complex data issues across UKG Pro and SQL databases.
- Collaborated with HRIS, Payroll, IT, and vendor teams to deliver scalable integration solutions supporting enterprise operations.
The Transformation Group
Business Analyst/Project Manager; JDRF International; Contract; May 2022 - February 2023
- Managed fundraising technology launches generating $1M+ revenue across multiple chapters.
- Led requirements gathering, design, development, QA, and go-live for high-visibility digital initiatives.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and offshore developers to ensure timely delivery.
JDRF International
Senior Systems Analyst; September 2017 - August 2020
- Managed SQL/PostgreSQL databases and cloud data workflows using Informatica, reducing manual reporting time.
- Supported Salesforce NPSP implementation and integrations across enterprise systems.
- Delivered WordPress multisite features supporting 70+ chapters and 200k+ monthly users.
- Developed QA test cases, executed testing procedures, and maintained overall system health and performance.
- Utilized AWS to support Redshift/Informatica data pipelines and troubleshoot AWS‑hosted application ecosystems, contributing to smoother data operations and system behavior.
- Developed in Agile development life cycle to ensure projects were ran efficiently and on schedule.
- Git development in version-controlled environment.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, monitored systems health, gathered system statistics, and troubleshoot reported errors.
- Implemented, configured, and maintained intranet content management system to support 700+ employees that helped build employee internal engagement.
- Engaged in the process of developing technical documentation efforts and creation of user stories utilizing JIRA.
- Analyzed IT requirements and provided advice on improving internal and external technology applications.
- Experience in coordinating with offshore team for technical and functional solution design.
- Collaborated with external software developers, Directors, and Executives to support planning, delivery, and resource needs.
- Identified challenges that interfered with the successful delivery of projects.
- Worked with 3rd party APIs and plugins, custom themes, vendors, and web services to help maintain site health and streamline user experience.
- Worked with the Blackbaud/Luminate Online/Convio software to build out fundraising pages
- using S-tags and conditionals to bring about personalization.
- Proficient in domain management, including DNS, forwarding, subdomains, and email integration.
JDRF International
Systems Analyst; September 2014 - September 2017
- Built ASP.NET SSO solutions and custom intranet applications to streamline access and internal workflows.
- Launched 100+ fundraising sites annually with over $1,000,000 combined revenue across multiple chapters with custom WordPress themes and CMS enhancements.
- Integrated Salesforce with WordPress forms and analytics to improve data capture and reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw Google Analytics reporting and SEO/SEM initiatives to optimize digital engagement.
- Delivered features and bug fixes in C# development for Research Management System.
- Part of team that delivered a new WordPress multisite for 70+ chapters, over 100 admins and 200,000+ monthly users
- multisite chapters utilized unique landing pages.
- Web development in LAMP stack, WordPress implementation.
- Analyzed web systems and proposed improvements to processes, to technology implementation and to product usage.
- Part of team that delivered responsive web technology with HTML, JS, PHP, CSS and WordPress implementation.
- Worked with Content Management Systems to produce sites with outstanding user-experience.
- Worked on web technologies that launched over 100+ fundraising events per year, including complex public events with thousands of attendees.
- Managed multiple stakeholders.
- Work with Marketing Team and Advertising Agency to create monthly goal conversions and reporting metrics. Assist Marketing Team and Advertising Agency with deployment and ongoing success of SEO/SEM initiatives / campaigns
- monitored monthly for optimal results.
- Experience with WP-Engine hosting
JDRF International
Project Manager; September 2013 - September 2014
- Met and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements.
- Managed web fundraising technology implementation for chapter sites with more than $1,000,000 in revenue from design, development, QA and go Live.
JDRF International
Front End/Back End Web Developer; March 2010 - September 2013
- Created custom C# code to meet requirements for Research management system.
- Became proficient in Google Analytics
- Fixed bugs from existing web technologies to improve web functionality.
- Designed and developed front end and back-end solutions for an enterprise level platform in .NET technologies.
- Led the business on technology implementations for intranet content management systems.
DiversityInc
Webmaster; December 2006 - March 2010
- Developed web applications using ColdFusion for existing CMS.
- Implemented search engine optimization techniques.
- Managed and provided ongoing design and updates for 5 corporate sites.
- Made enhancements to existing CMS using PHP and MySQL database, programming improvements to XML based RSS feeds.
- Troubleshoot programming issues in PHP, JavaScript, ColdFusion, and Perl and defined and made changes as needed.
- Troubleshoot CSS issues across different platforms and browsers.
- Managed back-end SQL database to run with front-end HTML.
- Provided analytic reporting, detailing results of marketing campaigns and possible improvements.
- Worked with marketing/creative managers to determine user needs to develop and improve web pages and web applications.
- Designed newsletter template using Perl and CGI scripts.
- Maintained trafficking of $200,000 of web advertising
- Developed and produced video footage, edited, and made ready for web.
- Produced online promotions, banners, landing pages, micro-sites, and newsletters.
- Worked efficiently and effectively across internal teams of editors, managers, creative, and journalist in a fast-paced environment.
- Designed and developed highly interactive video Flash applications.
Newark Museum
Web Content Developer; April 2006 - December 2006
- Designed web pages using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Image optimization using Photoshop, banner creation using Flash
- Created scripts using JavaScript and ASP/VBScript
Jamas Children's University
Fifth Grade Teacher; September 2004 - June 2005
- Taught all subjects to fifth graders
- Taught robotics and physics to ninth and tenth graders
QA Systems
Report Analyst; January 2004 - April 2004
- Used Crystal Reports to generate reports for health care industry
- Used VBScript to manipulate generated reports
- Programmed with HTML and JavaScript
Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
Family Service Worker; September 2002 - June 2003
- Performed technical and financial work involved in eligibility determination
- Validated public assistance applications and determine financial assistance eligibility
Cybercamps
Technology Instructor; July 2002 - September 2002
- Daily instruction of web design: taught techniques using HTML, Flash, and Dreamweaver
- Daily instruction of robotics: taught how to build robot and program robot using P Basic
- Daily instruction of graphics: taught graphic manipulation using Photoshop and Flash
Painted Bride Quarterly
Webmaster Intern; January 2002 - May 2002
- Maintained multiple web sites with content update, design, and development
- Developed new pages using HTML from scratch, CSS, and Dreamweaver