Web Developer Stack

Marshall Kapfudza

Full Stack Web Developer

917-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Summary

Full Stack Web Developer with 7+ years of experience across the entire web development stack. Proven ability to architect, develop, and optimize robust, user-friendly, and secure web applications. Adept at leveraging modern front-end frameworks, back-end technologies, and API integrations to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Committed to clean code, performance, and collaborative problem-solving. Quick study, ability to quickly learn and embrace emerging technologies.

Technical Skills

CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Web Accessibility (ADA), PHP, MySQL, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL Integration, Custom WordPress Themes & Plugins, WooCommerce Development, WordPress REST API (Custom Schemas, ACF, Custom Post Types), Third-party API Integrations, Website Performance Analysis, Optimization, Bottleneck Identification, SEO Strategies, Code Review & Debugging, Code Optimization, Agile Methodologies (Scrum). Professional Experience

Full Stack Web Developer Freelance Orlando, FL October 2024 – Present

Applied client-requested modifications to a WordPress landing page using Elementor. Working on a rental application with real-time data integration via Apollo and GraphQL, Node.js back-end, and React front-end.

Senior Web Developer Marriner Marketing Columbia, MD February 2022 – October 2024

Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements, and ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

Code reviews on gitHub ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices. Enhanced website speed and efficiency by analyzing performance bottlenecks and deploying optimization techniques like image compression and code compilation. Integrated third-party APIs and services to WordPress websites, including email marketing platforms (PostUp), and analytics tools.

Created and maintained custom REST APIs for WordPress, enabling seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.

Developed and maintained WooCommerce stores, including custom product types, payment gateways, and shipping methods.

Collaborated with project managers, and designers to gather requirements and ensure on- time, on-budget project delivery.

Guaranteed web accessibility (ADA) compliance through ongoing maintenance and timely remediation of issues.

Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues (plugin conflicts, database errors, server-side problems).

Oversaw Umbraco projects, ensuring data migration aligned with client requirements. Implemented SEO strategies that increased organic traffic by 20%. Integrated Vue.js into a WordPress website for a custom calculator, and improved site performance.

Developed and automated email marketing campaigns using Salesforce platform. Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies.

Secured WordPress websites by consistently updating core, themes, and plugins, significantly minimizing security risks.

Full Stack Web Developer Some Spider Inc. New York, NY February 2020 – December 2021

Developed numerous WordPress plugins, including one for Amazon Ads API integration

(implemented on scarymommy.com and fatherly.com).

Build a custom JSON API to integrated with a internal Laravel application. Led planning for a new platform designed to host embeddable features across three major company websites.

Built and Imported data from REST APIs using a custom React framework integrated with GraphQL.

Parsed data using mobiledoc-kit to build a custom React CMS. Created custom schemas to extend the WordPress REST API. Integrated PostUp email software for email marketing purposes. Full Stack Web Developer Responsive Digital Inc. Cape Town, South Africa January 2016 – May 2018

Transitioned from Front-End to Full-Stack responsibilities. Coded UI from mock-ups (Sketch, InDesign, wireframes) using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring responsive user experiences.

Developed, updated, and maintained wordpress websites. Contributed to back-end API and collaborated in data structure planning. Build RESTful APIs.

Managed hosting for major clients and ensured production readiness through testing. Practiced clean coding and implemented SEO fundamentals. Tested for usability and resolved bugs.

Managed Angular application state using NgRx Store. Managed code contributions (pull requests) on GitHub/Bitbucket, enforcing standards and merging approved code.

Trained junior developers to setup wordpress and Craft CMS. Utilized task runners (Grunt, WebPack, Gulp) for automation. Contributed on SEO strategies.

Education

Computer Science (A.S.) BMCC New York, NY

Completed: December 2021

Web Application Development Diploma City Varsity Cape Town, SA Completed: November 2012

Certifications

NodeJS, The Complete Guide (MVC, REST APIs, GraphQL, Deno) - Udemy, May (2023) React, The Complete Guide (incl. Next.js, Redux) - Udemy (2022) Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree - Udacity (2017) Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree - Udacity (2016)

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