About Vel Forrester
Summary:
- Over ten years experience in web application development and design
- Full-stack developer specializing in the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, mySQL, PHP) for back-end development
- Advanced front-end experience including JavaScript and jQuery
- Experience in remote development and collaboration via version control
- Extensive experience as a webmaster/site manager
- Experience with WordPress and Magento development
- Three years project management experience (Magento 2)
- Graphic design experience including web graphics, logos, and other promotional images
Hard Skills:
Expert / Advanced
PHP, mySQL, Apache, HTML, CSS/LESS, Javascript, jQuery, WordPress, SSL, SSH, SFTP, Photoshop, Illustrator, Git, understand concepts of MVC, OOP, UX, and UI
Competent
Linux / Unix, PHP extensions, Magento extension/theme development, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, AJAX, Zend Server, Dreamweaver, Edge Animate, inDesign, Acrobat
Moderate Exposure
Web Services (WSDL/REST/SOAP), PayPal API, Google APIs, Prototype, jQuery Mobile, Drupal, Cordova/PhoneGap
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly organized and punctilious
- Great at multi-tasking and problem solving
- Works well in a collaborative environment
- Goal oriented with a desire to learn new skills
- Prompt and reliable
- Friendly with good people skills
Related Experience:
Freelance Web Developer / Designer 2006 - presentForrester Web Services
View my portfolio for examples
Web Master / Developer / Designer 2010 - 2015
Web Master 2018 - present
The Tack Room Inc
www.tackroomonline.com