Personnel Security Specialist Adjudicator

Quinton Jones

Fredericksburg, Virginia 540-***-**** *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Senior Drupal Developer with 14+ years of experience building accessible, responsive web applications in LAMP environments. Specialized in custom module and theme development for Drupal 8–11, WCAG/Section 508 compliance, and performance optimization. Proven track record in agile teams delivering scalable, high-performing CMS solutions. Strong communicator skilled at translating complex requirements into intuitive user experiences. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Certifications and Training: International Association of Accessibility Professionals, 2021, Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate, 2020, Acquia Certified Drupal 8 Front End Specialist, 2020, Debug Academy Drupal 8 Web Development Course, 2020, Debug Academy Advanced Drupal 9 Module Development Course, 2020

• Drupal and CMS Skills: Drupal Development, Drupal Theming, Twig, Drupal Modules Views, Drupal Modules Blocks, Drupal Modules CKEditor, Drupal Modules Layout Builder

• Programming Languages and Environments: PHP Development, LAMP Environment

• Front-End Technologies: Responsive Design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery

• Development Methodologies and Tools: Agile Development, Automated Testing Tools, GitHub EDUCATION

DeVry University of Technology 2010

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, Web-Graphic Design

•GPA: 3.79

Downers Grove, IL

WORK EXPERIENCE

Connect Search, LLC Jun 2025 - Dec 2025

Business Systems Analyst / Drupal Developer Chicago, IL Dual-role Business Systems Analyst and Drupal Developer supporting the marketing and development teams. Collaborated on functional design documentation and Drupal 10/11 development to deliver scalable, accessible, and maintainable web solutions.

• Gathered and analyzed business requirements from the marketing team to create detailed functional designs in support of the UL Solutions Drupal 11 redesign.

•Translated business objectives into actionable development tickets with defined acceptance criteria.

•Collaborated with developers to clarify requirements and address questions during implementation.

•Developed and maintained custom Drupal 10/11 modules (Views, Blocks), themes, and Twig templates using PHP in a LAMP environment to meet client specifications.

•Created Single Directory Components (SDC) for Storybook to match approved Figma designs.

•Participated in daily 9 AM CST standups as part of Agile development processes to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

•Tested and validated developed features prior to QA handoff, ensuring accuracy and quality.

•Integrated responsive front-end elements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery for cohesive user experiences.

•Managed environments and dependencies using Drush, Composer, and Linux CLI tools.

•Contributed to architecture and technical design decisions for Drupal-based projects. Clarus Group Sep 2024 - May 2025

Senior Drupal CMS Front-End Developer Arlington, Virginia Experienced Drupal Architect and Front-End Developer with 14+ years of expertise delivering scalable, secure solutions for Federal and private clients. Skilled in Drupal theming (8.x–10.x), WCAG compliance, and responsive design. Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and modern CI/CD pipelines. Adept at agile workflows and cross-browser testing to ensure robust, high-performance interfaces.

• Trained junior developers in Drupal coding standards and best practices in support of Institute of Educational Sciences Drupal 10 redesign.

•Led front-end development for Investor.gov Drupal 10 redesign, improving UX and accessibility.

•Optimized performance, reducing page load times by 20% and increasing user engagement by 25%.

•Developed responsive Drupal themes using Twig, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, integrating accessibility best practices.

•Designed and developed responsive Drupal websites (8.x–10.x), improving performance by reducing page load times by 20% and achieving WCAG compliance.

•Enhanced multilingual capabilities and customized Drupal theme hooks to meet diverse client needs.

•Conducted unit and cross-browser compatibility testing using Playwright, ensuring WCAG standards were met and usability was optimized.

•Created functional and visually appealing interfaces using modern JavaScript libraries (e.g., React.js) and front-end technologies

(HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams in agile workflows using GitHub for version control to ensure timely delivery of robust solutions.

•Led debugging efforts to resolve critical front-end issues, ensuring seamless site operation and client satisfaction. SkyTech Consultancy Services LLC Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 Web Solutions Architect Towson, Maryland

Experienced Drupal Architect with 14+ years of expertise in designing high-performance, scalable, cloud-based environments hosted on Acquia, Pantheon AWS, and Azure Cloud Solutions. Proven track record of reducing deployment times by 40% and leading cross-functional teams to deliver extremely fast and secure solutions. Highly skilled in agile software development using Scrum methodologies. Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub, and Bitbucket. Proven ability to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions using best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Behat and Cypress.

• Designed and developed Drupal-based solutions, increasing page load speed by 20% for high-traffic clients.

• Spearheaded cloud-based application designs, improving scalability and reducing downtime by 35%.

• Implemented, managed, and enhanced CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and GitHub Actions for version control and deployment automation.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive agile software development, achieving a 98% on-time project delivery rate.

• Utilized TDD methodologies to enhance software quality and maintainability, greatly reducing code regressions.

• Conducted performance testing and optimizations to ensure applications met high-performance standards in cloud environments. Mediacurrent Jul 2022 - May 2024

Technical Architect Alpharetta, GA

Experienced technical leader with a strong background in crafting vision and implementing strategies for digital projects. Proven track record in overseeing development teams, mentoring staff, ensuring web application security, and managing large-scale projects. Expertise in modern web frameworks and accessibility standards, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Developed vision and technical implementation strategies for various digital projects.

• Collaborated with customers to gather project requirements, ensuring successful implementations.

• Defined technical strategies by drafting workflow diagrams, specification documents, and use cases.

• Supervised Mediacurrent development team’s technical work on assigned projects.

• Mentored team members on development best practices.

• Collaborated with the Web Application Security team to safeguard user data.

• Coordinated with the DevOps manager to ensure smooth code deployments and timely hotfixes.

• Supported revenue team and Director of Development with project scoping and pricing.

• Analyzed customer documentation and coordinated with stakeholders to gather system requirements.

• Advised customers on technical problem-solving and solutions during project status meetings.

• Assisted the Director of Development in resource planning for custom website builds and support projects.

• Designed and built large-scale custom web applications using frameworks like React and Gatsby.

• Communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Drafted detailed technical specification documents.

• Managed multiple large-scale technology projects simultaneously.

• Attended bi-weekly meetings to discuss emerging technologies and improve accessibility for ongoing projects.

• Conducted accessibility audits and provided recommendations organized by severity and effort.

• Ensured WYSIWYG HTML editors met ATAG guidelines.

• Created service tickets for newly discovered accessibility issues, including suggestions for WCAG 2.1 compliance; fixed identified issues.

Mediacurrent Sep 2020 - Jul 2022

Senior Developer Alpharetta, GA

Seasoned lead developer with extensive experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, analyzing customer and system requirements, and creating custom solutions. Proficient in enterprise-level projects, advanced Drupal implementations, and accessibility compliance. Skilled in mentoring team members and providing technical development and analysis.

• Led development efforts on up to five projects concurrently, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Analyzed customer and system requirements to develop custom solutions that exceeded expectations.

• Researched and evaluated technologies and features to fulfill project requirements.

• Enhanced and improved project applications while anticipating future client needs.

• Provided technical development and analysis across various project types, with a focus on enterprise-level projects.

• Tested new features for functionality, responsiveness, and accessibility compliance before live deployment.

• Assisted the sales team and Director of Development in scoping and pricing custom development and support projects.

• Drafted detailed technical plans and functional specification documents for custom and support implementations.

• Led projects with a keen awareness of deliverables, budget, and client needs.

• Successfully planned and built large-scale Drupal 8 & 9 projects, applying advanced knowledge of custom Drupal implementations and front-end frameworks to create robust technology solutions.

• Managed and implemented Drupal 9 integrations with Salesforce.

• Mentored team members on development best practices.

• Attended bi-weekly meetings to discuss emerging technologies and improve accessibility for ongoing projects.

•Conducted accessibility audits and provided recommendations organized by severity and effort in client reports.

•Fixed identified accessibility issues, including:

•Adding ARIA Landmarks.

•Creating labels for form inputs.

•Adding "Jump to Main Content" links.

•Writing JavaScript for expanded and collapsed HTML elements.

•Conducting accessibility/usability testing on iOS and Android devices.

•Creating support tickets for each issue.

Trans-Management Systems Corporation (TMSC), Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 Center (ECLKC), Office of Head Start (OHS)

Technical Development Lead Washington, DC

Highly skilled technical leader with extensive experience delivering quality, efficient, and innovative web solutions. Proven expertise in Drupal CMS, web application development, and Agile methodologies. Adept at managing technical teams, coordinating with third-party vendors, and enhancing content findability and SEO.

• Led technical teams to deliver innovative web solutions that met project objectives.

• Oversaw technology, methodology, implementation, scheduling, tools, and solution components for the Office of Head Start (OHS).

• Supervised the creation of HTML pages from source files, video processing, and the development of interactive training modules by third-party vendors.

• Developed and maintained a Drupal 8 CMS to capture content, assigning robust metadata to enhance findability and SEO.

• Built and maintained complex web applications, including custom Drupal module development and specialized features, according to OHS business requirements.

• Exhibited expert knowledge in using Drupal to build enterprise-level web applications and adhered to best practices within the Drupal community.

• Directed the testing and integration of third-party vendor applications into the ECLKC website.

• Created, maintained, and enhanced custom APIs and other content-sharing services, facilitating the Create Once, Publish Everywhere

(COPE) model of content syndication.

• Managed all website software updates and upgrades using Agile methodologies.

• Performed Scrum Master duties for the project, scheduling monthly code release sprints and hotfixes to address software bugs and security updates.

• Organized team retrospectives after each sprint, reporting outcomes and potential risks to the client.

• Employed the Agile Pair Programming approach to aid in cross-training team members.

• Created a custom solution to syndicate the Grants.gov 2020 Funding Opportunity Announcement Forecasts to the public within 2 hours, significantly reducing the previous 60-hour manual data input process. Trans-Management Systems Corporation (TMSC), Head Start Information and Communication Mar 2012 - Nov 2019 Center (HSICC), Office of Head Start (OHS)

Web Development and Production Manager Washington, DC Accomplished Web Development and Production Manager with extensive experience in creating and managing large-scale web projects. Proven expertise in Drupal CMS, responsive design, website security, and performance optimization. Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving accessibility and managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.

• Created and developed the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) website for the Office of Head Start (OHS) using an open-source Drupal 8 Content Management System (CMS).

• Designed data architecture and field mapping strategy for Drupal Content Types, facilitating the migration of over 9000 web pages from the proprietary Hyperwave document management system to Drupal 8 in under 3 months.

• Configured the ECLKC website to be fully bilingual, achieving a 99% translation score within the first year by utilizing a strict OHS-regulated vocabulary and 100% human translations.

• Adopted a mobile-first approach and implemented responsive design to ensure proper display on all devices.

• Led a team of seven back-end developers to maintain high website security and performance standards.

• Identified and remediated website security vulnerabilities.

• Oversaw the implementation of Varnish caching, reducing page load times by 60%.

• Researched and proposed new technologies to enhance website automation, regression testing, and overall performance using Jenkins Continuous Integration, Selenium Automated Testing, and Page Speed Insights.

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of database administration (MySQL, MariaDB).

• Defined clear Acceptance Criteria for technical consultants and third-party vendors, preventing Scope Creep and saving significant cost, time, and resources.

• Managed the initiative to increase the Siteimprove Accessibility Score of the ECLKC website from 52% to over 87.4% in less than a year, exceeding the industry benchmark of 73.2% for government websites.

• Created custom rules in Siteimprove to identify accessibility issues.

• Generated service tickets for each issue, including suggestions and coding examples for WCAG 2.1 compliance.

• Personally resolved many accessibility issues, ensuring all keyboard accessible targets were properly outlined and adding ARIA labels to background images for assistive technologies.

• Directed a team of eleven Web Designers, Web Developers, Web Editors, Technical Leads, and Multimedia Specialists in day-to-day operations.

• Ensured timely delivery of products, tested for Quality Assurance (QA) and accuracy before publishing.

• Leveraged new approaches to system design and functionality solutions.

• Interpreted client requirements and objectives into actionable reports, generated realistic project schedules, and assigned tasks accordingly.

• Coordinated with third-party vendors to ensure products were complete and fully tested before review and consideration.

• Managed content on the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Drupal 7 website for the Office of Head Start. Trans-Management Systems Corporation (TMSC), Head Start Knowledge and Information Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 Management Services (HSKIMS), Office of Head Start (OHS) Web Developer Washington, DC

Experienced Web Developer with a strong background in designing and developing web applications using modern technologies. Proficient in accessibility standards, cross-browser compatibility, and content management systems. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.

• Expert in using Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver for designing and developing project applications for the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).

• Developed unique assets using image map technology to enhance user navigation.

• Produced working HTML5 templates from static wireframe designs and mockups.

• Researched, procured, and customized pre-existing jQuery plugins to meet client specifications.

• Trained new employees on Hyperwave Content Management System, e-blast dissemination, web application development, and government regulations related to 508 Compliance and Web Accessibility standards.

• Continuously identified and corrected accessibility issues, including:

• Inserting ARIA Landmarks into page templates to identify sections such as banner, navigation, main, complementary, contentinfo, etc.

• Writing JavaScript scripts to manage aria-expanded attributes for dropdowns and accordions.

• Ensuring each form input had a corresponding form label throughout the site.

• Coordinated with content liaisons and Head Start National Centers to design, create, and implement new web applications.

• Advised National Center representatives on potential design concerns and 508 compliance issues.

• Collaborated with back-end developers to implement full-width page display capabilities.

• Performed cross-browser compatibility checks and resolved numerous web browser irregularities.

• National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning, Office of Head Start: Collaborated on developing and implementing domains for the National Centers and redesigning the ECLKC.

• Interactive Homelessness Lessons, Office of Head Start: Refactored legacy lessons using modern web technologies.

• Special Quest Training Library, Office of Head Start: Coordinated the deconstruction of an existing web application and successfully ported training materials to the ECLKC; Populated, tested, and implemented an XML-based data display application API; Identified and remediated application functionality issues.

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