Developer Web

Joel C. Grissom

Phone: 602-***-**** ● Email: ************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelgrissom/

Software engineer with over 8 years of experience in diverse development environments. Known for creative PHP and JavaScript solutions. Skilled at various frameworks such as Laravel for PHP and Handlebars, Angular and React for JavaScript. Experienced in creating and using architecture for LAMP environments and able to use technologies like AWS and GCP to set up modern, scalable architecture.

TECHNOLOGIES

Programming Languages: PHP, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, XML, JSON, AJAX, and Ruby. Familiar with: Node.js, Twitter Bootstrap, Angular.js, React.js

Graphic Arts: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks, InDesign,

Illustrator and Acrobat; Adobe Captivate, and Adobe After Effects

Business Applications: full Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Git, MySQL Workbench, Apache, Tomcat, MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL Developer, Amazon Web Services, CMS frameworks: Magento, WordPress, Moodle, and Joomla

QUALIFICATIONS

Optimize sites for responsive design – mobile ready and varying screen-size

Designed marketing materials for local small business, increasing sales from 3 enrollments per month to 40 per month

Reduced architecture costs for client from $9600 per month to $3000 per month

Create a fresh new look for clients by creating logos and other graphic elements to attract new customers

Enhance web sites and digital graphic images for desktop and mobile devices that improve company offerings and increase sales

Develop projects for clients that are consistently on time, within scope and within budget using SCRUM project management methodology

6 years experience with hiring and managing staff of 18 people

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PayPal, Scottsdale, AZ 05/2017 – 04/2018

Developer

Created code samples using PHP and cURL for the public Developer Portal site

Created training documents and videos for PayPal’s various products and internal onboarding using QuickTime, Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition

Collaborated with internal teams to update content for PayPal APIs

Collaborated with external developers and merchants to improve PayPal’s APIs

Managed the project for PayPal for Marketplaces limited release and public availability

Technologies used: Markdown, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Altus, Jenkins, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Node, React.js, Angular, PayPal API, Google authentication API, JSON

Achievements: Led the project to publish PayPal's newest product, PayPal for Marketplaces. Created and tested code samples for developer.paypal.com. Published test site for tech support engineers to help merchants with testing parameters used in integrations of PayPal APIs. Continuous learning at O'Reilly.com to read books on Technologies and Leadership.

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PayPal, Scottsdale, AZ 09/2014 – 05/2017

Developer / MTS Engineer

Assisted merchants to troubleshoot issues, and integrate PayPal into their websites using languages like PHP, Ruby, and others

Developed test cases to help merchants with issues using or integrating PayPal

Assisted team mates with issues and research

Developed an application that integrates with schools around Phoenix which allows families to pay for school lunches using PayPal, using PHP, Bootstrap, Angular and native JavaScript

Technologies used: Markdown, GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, Node, React.js, Angular, various REST APIs, JSON, help merchants with various programming languages.

Achievements: Provided training for team on Linux and web server administration. Provided training for team on Git and GitHub. Trained as SME on Braintree payments.

Created test site for tech support engineers to help merchants with testing parameters used in integrations of PayPal APIs. Continuous learning at O'Reilly.com to read books on Technologies and Leadership.

TrueCloud, Tempe, AZ 03/2014 – 09/2014

Web Developer

Developed solutions for NetSuite eCommerce architecture using jQuery, Handlebars, and Bootstrap

Worked with clients to find the best solution for their needs

Designed images, graphics and icons for customers

Technologies used: Linux, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery, Twitter Bootstrap, jQuery Mobile, Handlebars, Angular, Google APIs), AJAX, JSON, XML, Git, PhotoShop, Illustrator

MST Solutions, Chandler, AZ 10/2013 – 02/2014

Development Team Lead

Lead team of offshore developers writing code in PHP for Drupal, WordPress, and custom environments

Developed system architecture for clients using various AWS services

Managed projects for clients in education and retail markets

Developed e-commerce solution using Magento platform

Technologies used: PHP, MySQL, Apache, Linux, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript (jQuery, Node.js, Angular, various REST APIs, Twitter Bootstrap, Scriptaculous, Prototype), AJAX, JSON, XML, Magento, Drupal, AWS, Git

AppsFreedom, Chandler, AZ 03/2013 – 09/2013

Senior Mobile Developer

Created demo application for sales team to show prospective clients, using PHP, CSS, HTML5 and JavaScript

Developed documentation standards for projects using PHP Documentor

Worked on enterprise solutions for client applications

Started development on company training program for IT personnel

Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery Mobile, AJAX, Twitter Bootstrap, Node.JS, Angular, various REST APIs, JSON, PhotoShop, Illustrator, PHP, MySQL, Amazon S3, Linux and Apache

Cognizant, Phoenix, AZ 02/2012 – 02/2013

Web Developer

Developed an intranet solution to display metadata information for other developers in the company

Maintained code for delivering advertising widgets on public web pages

Created solutions to shorten long page load times

Developed solutions for the electronic statement on the website for American Express Bank

Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, JSON, Java, Flash, ActionScript 2.0, XHTML, & Adobe Fireworks

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Stage Stores, Inc., Houston, TX 06/2011 – 02/2012

E-commerce solutions developer

Maintained Magento Enterprise CMS e-commerce site for www.stagestores.com

Developed site for Steele’s - www.steelesstores.com

Maintained Apache and Tomcat servers for Payment Card Industry compliance

Installed Apache, PHP5, and Oracle Thinclient on multiple servers

Created IIS6 server and LAMP virtual environment for testing purposes

Created scripts to automate daily functions such as sending emails to over 300 thousand customers, storing email templates in a database, and sending TSV files for Stage products to be found in web searches.

Updated ASP.NET scripts (do not code in ASP.NET) legacy code to work with new systems in PHP

Create HTML email designs and code for HTML emails to customers

Create and correct images for advertising and for use in emails

JavaScript coding includes libraries such as JQuery, Validate, Scriptaculous, Modernizr, and other libraries

Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript & several libraries, XML, JSON, PHP, Oracle SQL, MySQL, LAMP environment, Apache & Tomcat Servers, HTML email, PhotoShop, Illustrator, & Gimp

Spicy Web Design, Chandler, AZ 10/2006 – 05/2011

Web Developer

Communicated directly with customers, creating a needs analysis, and SDLC planning to design and develop websites for various projects for clients

Projects were coded for mobile devices such as Android, iPhone and iPad.

Implemented User Interactivity best practices and SEO techniques

Helped clients update and optimize current websites as well as hosting accounts for their sites

Created social media accounts for clients

Technologies used: XHTML, HTML5, CSS2.1, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, AJAX, JSON, ActionScript 3.0, PHP, MySQL, LAMP environment, WordPress, Joomla, mobile web development, PhotoShop, Flash, Illustrator, Fireworks, Captivate & After Effects

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Technology, Graphic Information Technology

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science, Minors: Management, Information Technology,

Western International University, Phoenix, AZ

Magna cum Laude, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society

Associate of Arts General Studies, Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ

President’s List, Dean’s List, Member – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Certificate in Visual Communications, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

LANGUAGES Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Spanish

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Toastmaster Advanced Communicator Bronze – Experience award from Toastmasters International for public speaking which focuses on delivery of presentations, styles of communication, and various aspects of communication.

Toastmaster Advanced Leader Bronze – Experience award from Toastmasters International for leadership of various groups which focuses on leadership styles, rewarding teams, and communicating objectives as well as other aspects of leadership.

Created the website for Toastmasters District 3 to help enhance communication and improve their current offering with a site that has a responsive design and offers features that help the district to achieve their mission of helping Toastmasters in the State of Arizona.

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