Web Developer

Matthew Walavich

708-***-**** **********@*****.***

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: JavaScript, C#, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Unreal Blueprint Scripting, TypeScript Tools: Git, Unity3D, Unreal Engine, MongoDB

Frameworks: jQuery, NodeJS, React, Bootstrap, Angular (Material, NGRX), WordPress, Foundation EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science - General Studies, Western Illinois University August 2024 Web Application Programming and Development - Certificate, Fort Myers Technical College May 2018 DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Lead WordPress Developer – DARCI Creative

August 2022 – Present Portsmouth NH (Remote)

● Develops custom WordPress themes using various technologies such as ACF, Bootstrap, and Foundation.

● Develops custom post types and taxonomies dependent on client needs.

● Maintains 50+ client sites including updates, security checks, and contact form testing.

● Responsible for decisions regarding what tech is used (plugins, themes), and scoping of development projects

WordPress Engineer – 118 Group Web Design

March 2020 – July 2022 Hyannis, MA (Remote)

● Maintained and troubleshooted over 100 WordPress sites, updating over 60 websites monthly, and integrating third-party platforms to ensure continuous restaurant operations during COVID-19.

● Added custom functionality to WooCommerce sites to enhance user experience and create more business, made tech decisions (e.g., paid plugins, themes, WooCommerce add-ons), and maintained ADA compliance through content additions and updates.

● Communicated directly with clients to address their needs, troubleshoot issues, and audited/remediated sites for WCAG 2.1 compliance.

Web Developer – Atilus

October 2018 – March 2020 Bonita Springs, FL (Hybrid-Remote)

● Developed custom WordPress themes and templates using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, and ADA compliance.

● Migrated new client sites between various hosting environments and created reusable codebases and UI components to accelerate development processes.

● Maintained best security practices to mitigate common attacks such as XSS and SQL Injection. Web Developer Intern – d3 Creative Studio

June 2018 – September 2018 Fort Myers, FL

● Created augmented reality applications using Unreal Engine and Unity3d with ARKit for iOS, customizing C# scripts to manipulate AR objects and designing ergonomic UIs for application use.

● Developed AR experiences with 3D models in Unreal Engine for scaled building construction and collaborated with a team to create a staging app in Unity3d for virtual furniture placement in empty rooms. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Infantryman in the Iowa Army National Guard from 2010 to 2015. Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from August 2010 to July 2011.

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