Senior Full-Stack Developer & SEO

ALAN MEI

Full Stack Developer Wordpress Expertise SEO Optimization

San Leandro, CA +1-978-***-**** **********@*****.*** Summary

Senior Web Developer with 8+ years of experience building and maintaining digital products across WordPress, Sitecore, and custom web applications. Specializes in OOP PHP, JavaScript, React, REST API integrations, performance optimization, accessibility, and scalable CMS architectures. Delivers clean, maintainable solutions that improve reliability, user experience, and business workflows for enterprise and e-commerce clients. Achievements

• High-Performance Builds & Enhanced User Experience:Improved website and store speed by 50%+ through clean themes, optimized queries, and caching. Delivered clean UI/UX and responsive layouts that increased customer engagement and checkout completion.

• Custom WordPress & WooCommerce Solutions:Developed custom plugins, features, and WooCommerce extensions that automated workflows and enhanced functionality.

• Stability, Security & Reliability:Reduced errors, fixed conflicts, enhanced security, and boosted uptime across WordPress and e-commerce sites.

• Business Growth & Optimization:Refined SEO structure, boosted conversions, and increased sales through UX and performance enhancements.

EXPERIENCE

Digital Reach Agency Sep 2023 - Present

Senior Web Developer

• Lead development of custom WordPress themes using object-oriented PHP in PHPStorm, SCSS, the Customizer API, and Gutenberg block-editor enhancements, while managing version control with Git to deliver flexible site designs and easier client updates

• Built custom WordPress plugins in PHP using Composer and Git, integrating CRM systems, payment gateways, LMS platforms, and marketing tools, which streamlined client workflows and reduced manual data entry

• Architect scalable WordPress systems with object-oriented PHP, caching strategies, and load-balancing techniques to reliably serve sites with over 1 million monthly visitors while ensuring consistent uptime

• Implemented performance improvements, reducing TTFB and improving Core Web Vitals to pass Lighthouse scores.

• Migrated large sites to modern block theme architecture and improved maintainability by 40%.

• Led accessibility remediation initiatives to bring multiple government and enterprise websites into WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.

• Updated WordPress and Sitecore CMS templates to enforce WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards across dynamic content modules.

• Build custom Gutenberg blocks with React and create reusable component libraries to support maintainable digital products

• Collaborate closely with designers and backend engineers using Git/GitHub to implement UI/UX improvements, reduce page load time, and enhance user satisfaction Wondersauce Sep 2021 - Jul 2023

Web Developer

• Executed and maintained accessible front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and semantic DOM structures, resulting in a more inclusive user experience and compliance with accessibility standards

• Implemented accessibility improvements within WordPress and Sitecore CMS environments, which enabled the sites to pass internal accessibility audits

• Remediated accessibility issues across enterprise websites and CMS platforms to meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards, achieving full compliance certification

• Fixed accessibility violations including color contrast issues, missing alt text, improper heading structure, keyboard navigation barriers, and ARIA role errors, thereby eliminating barriers for users with disabilities

• Updated HTML markup, CSS styles, and ARIA attributes to resolve accessibility issues identified through accessibility audits, leading to a measurable increase in accessibility scores

• Validated fixes and confirmed screen reader compatibility with Axe, ANDI, NVDA, and JAWS, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

• * Built custom product filters with ACF Pro, WP REST API, and WooCommerce hooks, improving navigation.

• Executed SEO and schema optimization, enhancing organic traffic by 30%. Frequency Digital Mar 2018 - Jun 2021

Web Developer

• Built and maintained WordPress applications with custom themes, plugins, and headless architecture, improving site load speed and overall stability

• Built API integrations using RESTful services and PHP to connect WordPress with CRM, ERP, marketing platforms, and external data systems, enabling real-time data synchronization and improving workflow efficiency

• Developed WooCommerce custom modules-including checkout customization, dynamic pricing, and product configurators-enhancing the shopping experience and reducing checkout errors

• Collaborated with UI/UX teams to translate complex layouts into responsive themes using SCSS and HTML5, delivering designs that matched specifications across all devices

• Managed staging environments, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows with Git and Docker, streamlining releases and cutting deployment time

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University Aug 2015 - May 2017 Master Of Information Technology, Specialization in Web Design and Development

• GPA: 3,89

California Polytechnic State University Aug 2011 - May 2015 Bachelor Of Information Technology, Major in Information Technology

• GPA: 3,97

Skills

• Main Skills: Wordpress, Sitecore, Theme & Plugin, Gutenberg Block, WooCommerce, REST API Integration, AJAX, PHP 8+, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, Typescript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind, GSAP, Animation, MVC, OOP, PHP, MySQL, WP-CLI, Composer, Security Hardening, Performance Optimization, CI/CD, API Integrations, Docker, Salesforce, Agile/Scrum, TypeScript, Git/GitHub, Asana, Jira, Slack, Figma, PHPStorm, VSCode, WPEngine, LocalWP, Flywheel, Cloudflare, AWS, Node.js, Laravel, Socket.IO, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Vercel, Heroku, Redis, Laravel Blade, Express, Koa, MariaDB, DigitalOcean

• Other Skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Time Management, Adaptability, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Leadership, Mentoring, Creativity

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