Technical Skills & Expertise
With 20+ years of professional web development experience, I've mastered a comprehensive technology stack specializing in Drupal architecture, full-stack development, and modern web technologies. Below is a detailed overview of my technical proficiencies.
Drupal Expertise
Drupal Versions & Core Competencies
- Drupal 11, 10, 9, 8: Advanced expertise in modern Drupal architecture, configuration management, dependency injection, service containers, and plugin systems
- Drupal 7, 6: Legacy system maintenance, migrations to modern versions
- Custom Module Development: Expert in creating custom modules using Drupal APIs, hooks, events, and plugin architecture
- Theme Development: Advanced Twig templating, responsive theming, component-based design, and accessibility implementation
- Site Building: Content types, fields, views, paragraphs, taxonomies, blocks, and complex content workflows
- Migrations: Drupal-to-Drupal migrations, legacy platform migrations, Migrate API, custom migration scripts
- Performance Optimization: Caching strategies (Drupal Cache API, Varnish, Redis), query optimization, and Core Web Vitals improvement
- Drupal Commerce: E-commerce solutions, payment gateway integrations, custom checkout workflows
Drupal Development Tools
- Drush: Command-line administration, site management, configuration import/export
- Composer: Dependency management, package installation, version control
- Configuration Management: Config export/import, deployment workflows across environments
- Drupal Console: Code generation, scaffolding, debugging
Contributed Modules Expertise
- Content Management: Paragraphs, Entity Reference, Pathauto, Metatag, Token
- SEO & Analytics: SEO modules, Google Analytics, Schema.org Metatag, XML Sitemap
- Performance: Varnish Purge, CDN integrations, Advanced CSS/JS Aggregation
- Development: Devel, Admin Toolbar, Module Filter, Stage File Proxy
Backend Development
Programming Languages
- PHP 8.x/7.x: Object-oriented programming, design patterns (MVC, Singleton, Factory, Dependency Injection), PSR standards, modern PHP features (type hints, attributes, strict typing)
- Symfony Components: HttpFoundation, Routing, EventDispatcher, Dependency Injection, YAML
- ASP.NET & C#: Enterprise application development, .NET framework, Visual Studio
- Node.js: Server-side JavaScript, build tools, package management with npm
Database Management
- MySQL: Database design, query optimization, indexing strategies, stored procedures, performance tuning
- PostgreSQL: Advanced database features, complex queries, database administration
- Database APIs: Drupal Database API, PDO, query builders, entity queries
- phpMyAdmin: Database administration, query execution, table management
APIs & Integration
- RESTful APIs: API design, endpoint creation, authentication (OAuth, JWT), JSON/XML handling
- GraphQL: Query language implementation, schema design, resolver functions
- AJAX & JSON: Asynchronous requests, dynamic content loading, API consumption
- Third-Party Integrations: CRM systems, payment gateways, marketing platforms, social media APIs
Frontend Development
Core Technologies
- HTML5: Semantic markup, accessibility (ARIA, WCAG 2.1), SEO best practices, structured data
- CSS3: Modern layouts (Flexbox, Grid), animations, transitions, custom properties (CSS variables)
- Sass/SCSS: Preprocessor workflows, mixins, functions, modular architecture (BEM, SMACSS, ITCSS)
- Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach, breakpoint strategies, fluid layouts, responsive images
JavaScript & Frameworks
- JavaScript (ES6+): Modern syntax, async/await, promises, modules, classes, arrow functions
- React: Component-based architecture, hooks, state management, JSX, single-page applications
- Vue.js: Progressive framework, reactive data binding, component systems, Vuex state management
- jQuery: DOM manipulation, AJAX requests, plugin development, cross-browser compatibility
- Vanilla JavaScript: Framework-free development, performance optimization, modern APIs
Templating & Theming
- Twig: Drupal templating engine, filters, functions, template inheritance, debugging
- Component-Based Design: Atomic design principles, reusable components, design systems
Accessibility & Standards
- WCAG 2.1: Level AA compliance, ARIA implementation, keyboard navigation, screen reader testing
- Web Standards: W3C compliance, semantic HTML, progressive enhancement
- Performance: Core Web Vitals optimization, lazy loading, asset optimization, critical CSS
DevOps & Infrastructure
Version Control & Collaboration
- Git: Advanced workflows, branching strategies (Git Flow, GitHub Flow), merge conflict resolution, rebasing
- GitHub: Pull requests, code reviews, issue tracking, GitHub Actions
- Bitbucket: Repository management, pipelines, deployment workflows
Containerization & Development Environments
- Docker: Container creation, Docker Compose, multi-container applications, image optimization
- DDEV: Local Drupal development, environment configuration, database management
- Lando: Local development tool, service configuration, tooling integration
Hosting & Cloud Platforms
- Acquia Cloud: Deployment workflows, environment management, Cloud Hooks, production monitoring
- Pantheon: Multidev workflows, deployment pipelines, performance optimization
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, infrastructure management
- Linux/Ubuntu: Server administration, command-line proficiency, shell scripting
Web Servers & Caching
- Apache: Configuration, .htaccess, virtual hosts, SSL/TLS setup
- Nginx: Reverse proxy configuration, load balancing, performance tuning
- Varnish: HTTP acceleration, cache invalidation, VCL configuration
- Redis: In-memory caching, session storage, cache backend configuration
- Memcached: Distributed caching, performance optimization
CI/CD & Automation
- Continuous Integration: Automated testing, build processes, deployment pipelines
- Build Tools: Webpack, Gulp, npm scripts, asset compilation
Monitoring & Performance
- New Relic: Application performance monitoring, error tracking, query analysis
- Google Lighthouse: Performance audits, accessibility testing, SEO analysis
- Browser DevTools: Debugging, performance profiling, network analysis
Content Management Systems
Drupal
- Drupal 11, 10, 9, 8: Modern Drupal expertise (see Drupal Expertise section above)
- Drupal 7, 6: Legacy maintenance and migration
WordPress
- WordPress Core: Theme development, plugin creation, custom post types, taxonomies
- WooCommerce: E-commerce setup, payment gateways, custom checkout flows
- WordPress APIs: REST API, Customizer API, Settings API
E-Commerce Platforms
- Drupal Commerce: Product management, checkout customization, payment integration
- WooCommerce: Store setup, custom extensions, performance optimization
- Shopify: Theme customization, Liquid templating, app integration
Design & Creative Software
Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop: Image editing, web graphics, UI mockups, asset preparation
- Illustrator: Vector graphics, logo design, icon creation
- InDesign: Layout design, print materials, document formatting
Modern Design Tools
- Figma: UI/UX design, prototyping, component libraries, collaboration
- Sketch: Interface design, responsive artboards, design systems
- Adobe XD: Wireframing, prototyping, user flow design
Development Tools & IDEs
Code Editors
- PHPStorm: Primary PHP IDE, Drupal integration, debugging, code analysis
- Visual Studio Code: Lightweight editor, extensive extensions, Git integration
- Sublime Text: Fast text editing, multiple cursors, command palette
Development Utilities
- Browser DevTools: Chrome/Firefox DevTools, debugging, performance profiling
- Postman: API testing, request building, documentation
- Sequel Pro/MySQL Workbench: Database management, query optimization
SEO & Analytics
- Google Analytics: Traffic analysis, conversion tracking, custom reporting, GA4
- Google Search Console: Search performance, indexing, Core Web Vitals monitoring
- Schema.org: Structured data implementation, rich snippets, JSON-LD
- SEO Best Practices: On-page optimization, technical SEO, performance optimization
Additional Technical Knowledge
Security
- Web Security: OWASP Top 10, XSS prevention, SQL injection prevention, CSRF protection
- SSL/TLS: Certificate management, HTTPS implementation, security headers
- Drupal Security: Security updates, permission management, input sanitization
Testing
- PHPUnit: Unit testing, integration testing, test-driven development
- Browser Testing: Cross-browser compatibility, responsive testing
- Accessibility Testing: Screen reader testing, keyboard navigation, automated audits
Project Management
- Agile Methodologies: Scrum, sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives
- Issue Tracking: Jira, GitHub Issues, project planning
- Documentation: Technical documentation, code comments, README files
Legacy Technologies (Maintained for Legacy Projects)
- ActionScript 2.0/3.0: Flash application development (legacy support only)
- Adobe Flash/Fireworks: Discontinued platforms (migration expertise)
- Visual Basic: Legacy application maintenance
