John M. Parks

Full-stack Web Developer and Manager

Development Languages/Tech - PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Git, SVN
Database - SQL-92, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MSSQL
Web - HTML5/CSS3, jQuery, AJAX, Web Inspector, Bootstrap, SASS, Grunt/Gulp; Familiar with LESS
E-commerce - Strongly familiar with Stripe.js, PayPal, Authorize.net, UPS, USPS, and FedEx service integrations
CMS/Frameworks - Laravel, WordPress, WooCommerce; Familiar with Drupal, Magento, and Joomla
Hosting - DNS, SSL, Linux, Nginx, Apache, Varnish/Memcached, Amazon AWS, cloud/VPS solutions, scalable solutions, security/pen-testing
Graphics - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and InDesign
Miscellaneous - GitHub, GitLab, Scrum/Agile methodologies, test-driven development, SOLID principal, utilizing and managing Vagrant/distributed VM development environments, Google Analytics, Google Apps for Work, Microsoft Office 365/desktop suite

Senior Software Engineer
San Diego, CA - June 2015 to present

Full-stack Developer, CTO
San Diego, CA - May 2013 to present

Built web application for buying and selling of internet/telephony services in Laravel 4
Designed and scaled software from proof-of-concept, to beta, to production, to SaaS enterprise solution
Designed and built scalable hosting solution utilizing cloud-based and VPS services on Linux operating system platform
Currently managing all creative services for client from design, to marketing, to advertising

Owner, Full-stack Developer
San Diego, CA - May 2013 to January 2016

Founded a web application, design, and marketing company based on utilizing and supporting open source web technologies including Laravel, WordPress, and Node.js
Managed, designed, and developed over 20 web solutions for clients ranging from custom applications, to e-commerce, to CMS-driven websites
Designed, developed, and currently managing solution for high-traffic niche crowdfunding and e-commerce site OneMissionFundraising.com
Giving back to the community by mentoring high school/college students and donating web solutions to high-profile non-profit groups such as Project Unbreakable

Full-stack Developer
Iowa City, IA - September 2012 to May 2013

Developed and maintained collegiate course catalog publishing solutions utilizing proprietary JavaScript CMS platform "CourseLeaf" for institutions including Cal Poly and Auburn University
Helped improve and automate course import solutions from Oracle PeopleSoft and Banner student information systems to streamline initial project development and client on-boarding
Developed modern JavaScript/HTML5 browser-based interoffice IM solution on unique legacy BBS platform "Gestalt"

Full-stack Developer, Graphics Designer
Cedar Rapids, IA - June 2012 to September 2012

Updated and maintained TaxACT tax preparation software utilizing ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and IIS technologies
Specified and designed TaxACT DocVault mobile app and passed off to internal mobile development team (application unsupported by TaxACT since April 2013)
Created multiple calculators and wizards based on strict IRS logic to help simplify deduction/dependent scenarios

Full-stack Developer, Technology Manager, Photographer
Marion, IA - October 2011 to June 2012

Helped manage web and technology solutions for an industry-leading online and print publication
Developed an independent WordPress solution for high-traffic link aggregate site migrating all user/content information from proprietary Joomla solution
Photography work published numerous times in print/online publication

Full-stack Senior Developer, Development Manager, Director of IT & Server Administration
Hiawatha, IA - March 2007 to October 2011

Developed custom web application, e-commerce, and website solutions for over 40 projects
Played a key role in scaling the company web department from three members (one marketing expert, one designer, and myself as the first developer) to 10 (account managers, project managers, developers, marketing experts, designers, etc.)
Managed small team of application developers through implementing code reviews, Git version control, and strict specification/documentation guidelines
Deployed and managed seven (four physical, three VPS) LAMP stack web servers hosting over 100 client websites and applications

Server Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA - January 2006 to March 2007

Built and maintained multiple server, application, and automation solutions on both Linux and Microsoft platforms at Yellowbook's Cedar Rapids datacenter
Worked with operations and network engineering departments to improve monitoring solutions utilizing open source technologies such as MRTG
Deployed and verified security patches and updates to hundreds of servers on all platforms using customized PatchLink enterprise deployment solution

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA - 2005 to 2008

Studied computer science, art, and writing.
Assisted in formation of on-campus video game development club
Developed and customized content management system and LAMP stack behind Coe.edu