Stephen Gembar

Web Developer specializing in LAMP stack technologies Phone – 727-***-****

Email – ac4gfy@r.postjobfree.com

Education - Bachelor of Science, May 2004

The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Professional Profile

Driven professional with broad technical skills in web application development and deployment. Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team setting. Known for multi-tasking and working on several projects at one time with deadlines to meet. Consistently embraces new technologies to stay on the cutting edge of new techniques and standards.

Skills include: Web Design and Development, Testing, Debugging, Cross Browser Functionality, Deployment, Maintenance

Programming/Web: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Magento, Responsive Design (Bootstrap), WordPress, Joomla, SQL database, SASS, PHP, Shopify, Cascade, React JS

Software: PHP storm, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Studio (2013), WordPress, Ektron, Google Analytics, Magento

Environment & Misc.: Windows, OSX, AGILE/SCRUM, GIT

Career Development

Indivo - Web Services Manager

June 2016 to Present

Responsible for daily IT operations for a marketing firm. Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Development of new projects/clients utilizing LAMP stack technologies including PHP, Magento, WordPress, and Joomla.

• Maintain and update existing/older sites on a monthly basis (or as needed) making improvements where possible

• Participated in design meetings to give input and best practice recommendations prior to project builds.

• Learned new technologies on a per-client basis in order to complete already existing projects for 3rd parties

• Develop custom plugins/extensions/templates when no current option exists, or as needed

• Adhering to strict client budgets, and estimating time needed for projects scope

Technologies Utilized: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Sass, responsive design, Bootstrap, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), PHP, Magento, WordPress, Shopify, MySQL, Joomla, Cascade

Development/Maintenance project examples include:

- Celsius

https://www.celsius.com/ (WordPress)

https://www.celsius.hk/ (WordPress)

https://cn.celsius.com/ (WordPress)

- Rip It (blog & eCommerce)

http://www.ripitenergy.com (blog, WordPress)

https://ripit.nbcstorefront.com/ (eCommerce, Magento CE)

- Quality T-Tops

https://www.qualityttops.com/ (WordPress)

- Clark Environmental

http://www.clarkenvironmental.com/ (WordPress)

- Shasta Sparkling Water

https://www.shastasparklingwater.com/ (WordPress)

More examples available upon request

Shiptronix (Clever Training) – Sr. Magento Developer

Seminole, FL January/2015 - June/2016

• E-commerce development across multiple clients utilizing Magento CMS.

• Worked with Visual and UX Designers to translate visual concepts into functional online experiences for web and mobile platforms.

• Developed and maintained all aspects of functionality on backend and frontend.

• Performed code reviews

• Responsible for testing, implementation, deployment and maintenance of e-commerce sites

Technologies Utilized: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Sass, responsive design, Bootstrap, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), PHP, Magento, WordPress, Shopify

Development/Maintenance projects include:

- Garden of Life - Full stack development through entire project life cycle.

https://www.gardenoflife.com/content/ (Magento EE)

- Clever Training - Made enhancements and modifications to existing project front and back end.

http://www.clevertraining.com/ (Magento EE)

- Clever Training UK - Involved in migration and enhancement of current site to European market

uk.clevertraining.com/

- Surf Outfitter – Complete site redesign to implement responsiveness and new theme.

http://www.surfoutfitter.com/ (Magento EE)

- Splash Boutique – Ongoing maintenance and site additions to online store.

https://www.splashboutique.com/ (Shopify)

- Heart Monitors – Ongoing maintenance and site additions to online store.

https://www.heartmonitors.com/ (Shopify)

Wolter Kluwer (Teammate) - UI Developer

Tampa, FL June/2014 - January/2015

• Responsible for implementation of the presentation layer (GUI) for the application.

• Developed new and concept aspects of the application based on business needs.

• Developed enhancements to existing aspects of application.

• Worked with existing application to convert static layout into responsive layout for various devices.

• Worked with existing style sheets to implement Sass

• Worked within AGILE team environment and participated in multiple scrum meetings to discuss planning and development needs for current cycle.

• Work directly with QA to fix all defects (bugs) in timely manner.

Technologies Utilized: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, Sass, responsive design, Bootstrap, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator)

Dev Environment/Practices: Visual Studio 2013, Agile development process.

Highpoint-Solutions - Technical consultant

Tampa, FL - April/2012 – June/2014

• Taking the project through the entire lifecycle of analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation and support.

• Developed and maintained commercial websites for pharmaceutical, legal, healthcare, and executive recruitment clients

• UI/UX development to create a seamless customer experience.

•Worked with existing application to convert static layout into responsive layout for various devices.

• Test, debug, maintain and deploy projects as needed.

Technologies Utilized: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, Sass, Bootstrap, Adobe suite(Photoshop/Illustrator), C#, ASP.net, Microsoft SQL

Dev Environment/Practices: Visual Studio 2010

Development/Maintenance projects include:

- BCBS of Michigan - Made enhancements and modifications to existing project UI.

http://www.bcbsm.com/# (ASP.net)

- Namenda XR - Developed site for pharmaceutical client. Role lasted through entire lifecycle of project.

http://www.namendaxr.com/ (ASP.net)

- Daliresp - Developed site for pharmaceutical client. Role lasted through entire lifecycle of project.

http://www.daliresphcp.com/ (ASP.net)

- Fetzima - Developed site for pharmaceutical client. Role lasted through entire lifecycle of project.

http://www.fetzima.com/ (ASP.net)

- Diversified Search - Ongoing enhancements to functionality and UI per clients requests.

http://www.diversifiedsearch.com/ (ASP.net)

- Pepper Hamilton - Ongoing enhancements to functionality and UI per clients requests.

http://www.pepperlaw.com/ (ASP.net)

- Linzess - Developed site for pharmaceutical client. Role lasted through entire lifecycle of project.

http://www.linzess.com/ (ASP.net)

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