Drupal Developer Senior
Resume:
Dhanyamol K Velayudhan
Senior Drupal Developer
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone: +1-737-***-****
Senior Drupal Developer PHP, Drupal, AWS, API Integrations
• Seasoned Senior Drupal Developer with 16 years of extensive expertise in PHP, Drupal (11-7), WordPress, ReactJS, JavaScript, and API integrations (RESTful/SOAP). Adept at designing and implementing scalable, high-performance web solutions, optimizing security, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO.
• Technical Leadership & Agile Delivery: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and drive agile workflows (Scrum) for efficient project execution.
• Enterprise-Level Web Development: Experienced in multi-domain architectures, content migrations
(D7 to D8/D9, NING to D8), and custom module/theme development.
• E-commerce & DevOps: Strong background in Drupal Commerce, OpenCart, and CI/CD pipelines using GIT, Jenkins. Skilled in performance tuning, caching strategies (Redis, Varnish, CDN), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, EC2, S3) for scalable deployments.
• Client-Facing & Stakeholder Engagement: Engages directly with clients, providing technical consultation, project planning, and solution architecture to align business needs with cutting-edge technology.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Excels in debugging complex web applications, optimizing search functionality (SOLR), and implementing custom interactive solutions like multistep Webform workflows.
• Proven track record in managing full project lifecycles, delivering robust, user-centric applications, and ensuring seamless collaboration across development, design, and content teams. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: PHP, JavaScript (ReactJS, AngularJS, jQuery, AJAX), HTML, CSS Frameworks & CMS: Drupal (7-11), WordPress, CodeIgniter, OpenCart Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
DevOps & Tools: Docker, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Lando, Varnish, Redis Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Lambda, EBS, EFS) Performance & SEO: Apache Solr, WCAG, Core Web Vitals Optimization CERTIFICATIONS
• Acquia Triple Certified Drupal Expert
• Acquia Certified Backend Specialist
• Acquia Certified Frontend Specialist
• Acquia Certified Developer
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Zyxware Technologies Austin, TX Feb 2024 – Present Highest Role Held: Senior Drupal Developer
Panapps Inc India Jul 2018 - Dec 2023
Highest Role Held: Lead Full Stack Developer
Zyxware Technologies India Apr 2012 - Jul 2018 Highest Role Held: Lead Drupal Developer
Dhanyamol K Velayudhan
Senior Drupal Developer
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone: +1-737-***-****
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
Senior Drupal Developer The DropTimes (TDT) Austin, TX Feb 2024 - Present
• Leading the design, development, and deployment of The DropTimes (TDT), an independent news publication, using scalable Drupal 10 CMS solutions on AWS Cloud, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Optimized AWS infrastructure using EC2, S3(Auto Scaling, Multi-AZ), RDS (read replicas), S3, CloudFront.
• Upgraded Drupal 9 to 10 (Thunder distribution and Drupal core), ensuring seamless transitions and long-term platform stability.
• Developed custom modules and themes, extending Drupal's capabilities to enhance content management, search functionality, and user experience.
• Created a Java-React application widget to embed TDT feeds on external websites.
• Implemented Apache SOLR Search API for high-performance content retrieval.
• Established CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, GitHub) for automated deployments and version control.
• Enhanced performance using Redis caching, Varnish, and security best practices. Lead Full-Stack Developer Global Green Growth Institute India Nov 2021 - Dec 2023
• Developed a multi-domain Drupal 9 platform with a single backend, optimizing scalability.
• Migrated from Drupal 7 to 9, refactoring modules, views, and blocks.
• Integrated SOLR for advanced search, improving indexing and query execution.
• Connected MySQL database to Google Looker Studio, generating complex reports and insights.
• Automated deployments (CI/CD with Jenkins) and implemented real-time reporting dashboards using Google Looker Studio.
• Configured Redis & Varnish caching to enhance load times under high traffic.
• Remediated websites to comply with WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards and conducted extensive browser compatibility testing.
• Deployed and managed Drupal applications on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, RDS, and S3 for scalable hosting and storage solutions.
• Acted as an SME, working with developers, designers, and content teams to implement website enhancements, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business goals. Lead Full-Stack Developer IFC First India Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
• Led Drupal 9 website development, integrating MySQL for efficient data management while ensuring best practices for database performance and scalability.
• Customized Drupal themes and modules, managing client communication and team coordination for seamless project execution.
• Implemented SEO strategies, enhancing website visibility and boosting search engine rankings.
• Developed Microsites using the Paragraph module, creating dynamic and reusable widgets to enhance user experience.
Dhanyamol K Velayudhan
Senior Drupal Developer
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone: +1-737-***-****
• Optimized website performance using Pingdom and Google Analytics, improving speed, responsiveness, and user engagement.
• Refined Drupal views and node templates using Twig template naming conventions, ensuring structured and maintainable code.
• Designed responsive UI/UX, ensuring seamless adaptability across various devices and screen sizes.
• Leveraged CSS3 features like animations, transitions, and flexbox to create modern, interactive, and engaging user interfaces.
Lead Full-Stack Developer International Development Research (IDRC) India Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
• Led requirement analysis, project documentation, and client communication, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with business objectives.
• Administered Drupal 8 installation, configuration, and customization, implementing WCAG compliance for enhanced accessibility.
• Performed regular security updates, patches, and upgrades for Drupal core and contributed modules, mitigating vulnerabilities and improving site performance.
• Managed user roles, permissions, and access controls within Drupal CMS, ensuring secure and structured access for various stakeholders.
• Developed multilingual sites, optimizing content for diverse audiences.
• Installed and customized a Discourse instance, integrating it seamlessly with Drupal for enhanced community engagement.
• Implemented Discourse SSO integration and APIs, streamlining authentication and user management.
• Developed API integrations with GSuite, enabling seamless data exchange between Drupal and Google services.
• Utilized Git for version control and Jenkins for CI/CD, ensuring efficient code deployment and team collaboration.
Module Lead World Bank India Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
• Led the development of a partially decoupled Drupal website, ensuring compliance with security regulations and maintaining high functionality.
• Implemented a hybrid architecture, utilizing ReactJs for dynamic content listing while leveraging Drupal forms for content creation and editing.
• Migrated content from Ning social platform to Drupal, integrating Ning APIs and collaborating with the Ning team for seamless data transfer.
• Prepared SRS and project planning documents, ensuring structured development workflows.
• Integrated OneAll Social Login, streamlining authentication and user onboarding.
• Developed and optimized complex Views, enhancing dynamic content display and user experience.
• Built custom features such as user notifications, scoring systems, messaging, interactive dashboards, and bulk newsletter mailing using queue workers for efficiency.
• Implemented WCAG and W3C accessibility standards, ensuring compliance and usability for all users.
• Managed version control with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, ensuring streamlined development and deployment processes.
Dhanyamol K Velayudhan
Senior Drupal Developer
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone: +1-737-***-****
Module Lead Making Finance Work for Africa India Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
• Developed a Drupal 8 website, leveraging MySQL, jQuery, and ajax for enhanced interactivity and performance.
• Implemented search API with facet integration, optimizing content discovery and user experience.
• Migrated content from typo3 to Drupal, ensuring seamless data transfer and content integrity.
• Integrated Drupal APIs with the front-end, enabling smooth user interactions and data exchanges.
• Developed custom Drupal modules and themes, tailoring the site to client-specific requirements.
• Managed ci/cd pipelines using Jenkins, automating deployment processes for efficiency.
• Utilized GitHub for version control, enabling streamlined collaboration and code management. Lead Drupal Developer LUXVT India Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
• Handled the development and creation of Drupal and MySQL websites according to specifications.
• Full Stack Developer: Drupal 8 backend integration and frontend (HTML, jQuery, React JS) integration.
• Implemented a multistep form to fetch property details on the frontend by combining both React JS and Drupal 8.
• Involved in content migration from Drupal 7 to 8 and rebuilt custom modules, views, and blocks from D7 to D8.
• Developed an HTML5 site using Angular JS.
• Integrated Reseller Club API to purchase and register domains for each property.
• Developed custom modules, including customized MailChimp integration and a queue worker to manage news feeds.
Lead Drupal Developer Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology India Sep 2015
- Jun 2017
• Developed the site using Drupal 7, MySQL, jQuery, and Ajax features.
• Proficient in customizing and configuring CTools for enhanced site functionality.
• Assigned tasks to team members and verified their code.
• Developed custom modules based on client requirements.
• Installed and implemented ODK, OpenMeeting, and Moodle with the site.
• Installed and configured Moodle with SSO features. Lead Drupal Developer KERALA HYDEL TOURISM India Mar 2013 - Nov 2014
• Developed the site using Drupal 7, MySQL, jQuery, and Ajax controls.
• Developed custom modules based on client requirements.
• Implemented the Techprocess payment gateway.
• Created a custom module for the accounting management system, including sales and purchase reports.
Dhanyamol K Velayudhan
Senior Drupal Developer
Email: *******************@*****.***
Phone: +1-737-***-****
Team Lead WOW Tickets Football India Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
• Developed a Drupal e-commerce site using Drupal 7, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Implemented the PayMill payment gateway.
• Developed custom modules for inventory management, order processing, and acquisition.
• Utilized AWS to manage cloud infrastructure, deploying and scaling applications using services such as EC2 and S3.
Team Lead Longwood Collective India Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
• Involved in the development of a multi-site with a shared database.
• Developed application modules using PHP, Drupal 6, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery according to project requirements.
• Led a team of two members.
Team Lead CustomMagnetsDirect India Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
• Developed an e-commerce site using OpenCart, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Implemented options to manage product prices according to quantity intervals.
• Customized default OpenCart templates to meet client requirements.
• Integrated the FedEx shipping rate calculator.
Developer HandSanitizerStore India Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
• Developed an e-commerce site using PHP and MySQL technologies.
• Integrated SEO-friendly URLs to enhance web page visibility on search engines.
• Integrated UPS shipping rate calculator.
• Implemented Authorize.net credit card and e-Check API integration. Developer India May 2008 - Jan 2009 2010
• Two months training on PHP (Framework - CodeIgniter).
• Done one module in a Real Estate Management project. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Computer Science - 2007
College of Engineering Munnar, Kerala, India.
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