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

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