THEOPHILUS BENJAMIN
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Work Experience
Full Stack Developer
Splice Digital (Windsor, ON)
August 2022 to January 2025
Developed and maintained RESTful APIs for the agricultural, health, and administration industries using Laravel 7 (Lumen), PHP 7.4, MySQL, Docker, and Meilisearch.
Led API integrations and ensured seamless interaction with mobile platforms (Android & iOS) through focus on backward compatibility and high performance.
Enhanced CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI and GitHub Actions for streamlined code deployment.
Translated design mock-ups into responsive web applications using React, Tailwind CSS, Laravel, and WordPress.
Implemented automated unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) with Pest Framework for improved code quality.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable web applications.
Managed composer and npm packages to ensure code consistency and version integrity.
Ensured WCAG AA compliance and optimized cross-browser compatibility.
Senior Web Developer
Split Mango Media Inc (Vancouver, BC)
March 2018 to November 2021
Delivered high-quality, well-documented code for web applications, maintaining uniform coding standards across multiple projects.
Optimized web applications for performance, scalability, and security.
Set up and maintained AWS environments, improving deployment efficiency and cloud infrastructure management.
Created custom WordPress plugins and customized themes to meet unique client needs and improve site functionality.
Promoted team standards and best practices in code reviews, ensuring maintainable and scalable solutions.
Junior Web Developer
Split Mango Media Inc-Vancouver, BC
October 2017 to March 2018
Developed custom CSS and JavaScript to enhance WordPress websites, improving both UX and functionality.
Contributed to the design and development of prototypes for new features, encouraging adoption of innovative web technologies.
Resolved technical issues with web systems, ensuring high reliability and minimal downtime.
Collaborated with senior developers on code optimization and performance tuning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
York University - Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Algoma University
Skills
Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, NoSQL
Frameworks & Libraries: Laravel, React.js, Node.js, React Native, Angular, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
Web Development: WordPress, WooCommerce, REST APIs, GraphQL, AJAX, JSON, XML
Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase, MongoDB
Tools & Platforms: AWS, Docker, GitHub, Git, CircleCI, Sentry, Flare, Jira, Trello, Webpack
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Forge, WP Engine, S3
Development Practices: Agile/Scrum, TDD, CI/CD, Version Control (Git)
Testing Frameworks: Pest Framework, PHPUnit
Other Skills: UI/UX Design, Responsive Web Design, Cross-browser Compatibility, WCAG AA Compliance