Hi, I'm Chad Payne, a versatile Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js and React. I have extensive experience in cloud services, DevOps, and system architecture, passionate about optimizing performance and delivering maintainable code. Over the years, I've contributed to various projects ranging from SaaS applications to marketing automation tools, consistently collaborating within agile teams to meet evolving business needs. I enjoy taking on technical leadership roles where I can mentor junior developers and foster innovation in development pipelines. My approach focuses on integrating the latest technologies while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. I'm always eager to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions in both frontend and backend domains.

Chad Payne

Hi, I'm Chad Payne, a versatile Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js and React. I have extensive experience in cloud services, DevOps, and system architecture, passionate about optimizing performance and delivering maintainable code. Over the years, I've contributed to various projects ranging from SaaS applications to marketing automation tools, consistently collaborating within agile teams to meet evolving business needs. I enjoy taking on technical leadership roles where I can mentor junior developers and foster innovation in development pipelines. My approach focuses on integrating the latest technologies while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. I'm always eager to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions in both frontend and backend domains.

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Hi, I’m Chad Payne, a versatile Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in PHP, Python, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js and React. I have extensive experience in cloud services, DevOps, and system architecture, passionate about optimizing performance and delivering maintainable code. Over the years, I’ve contributed to various projects ranging from SaaS applications to marketing automation tools, consistently collaborating within agile teams to meet evolving business needs.

I enjoy taking on technical leadership roles where I can mentor junior developers and foster innovation in development pipelines. My approach focuses on integrating the latest technologies while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. I’m always eager to tackle new challenges and deliver impactful solutions in both frontend and backend domains.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Web Developer at Homewood Health
June 30, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Implemented an uptime status dashboard for all company services using Vue 3 and Symfony, integrating automated release-notes feeds for transparent service insights. Integrated and configured Yarn and npm in TeamCity pipelines, reducing load times by 30%. Architected and maintained Playwright end-to-end test suite and Vitest unit tests, increasing component coverage to 90%. Served as technical lead for the new Customer Portal, collaborating with asset leads and QA.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Schema App
May 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Enhanced frontend UI/UX of Laravel/PHP 8.x application and improved browser extension app replacing headless Chrome with JSON+LD. Worked with Vue.js, Node.js, and Typescript ensuring compatibility with latest Node versions. Retooled extension for new build process with Vite. Collaborated with AWS microservices, Python Lambda functions, and SQL database schemas for optimization and security. Troubleshot bugs and supported Customer Support team using JIRA and Kanban.
Senior Software Developer at Getty Images
March 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Supported development of Workbench, a static page and email builder tool using Laravel/PHP 8.x and Vue.js. Developed multimedia component supporting images and videos and built content ownership features aligned with ClickUp. Created marketing automation job queues and content ownership auditing system. Participated in sprints, task assignments, and mentoring junior developers with AWS-based deployment.
PHP Developer at Bold Internet Solutions
October 31, 2021 - August 2, 2025
Led modernization of legacy PHP framework upgrading from PHP 5.2 to PHP 7.4. Established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub workflows and improved project management with JIRA. Developed frontend and backend solutions using Vue.js, Laravel/PHP 8.x, and SQL.
Software Developer at Exempt Edge
November 30, 2021 - August 2, 2025
Enhanced UI components, performed internationalization translations, and resolved bugs in Laravel/PHP 8.x multi-tenant financial application on LAMP stack. Managed sprints and tasks with JIRA and Kanban while optimizing backend SQL database performance.
Software Developer at Pandell Technologies
March 31, 2020 - August 2, 2025
Contributed to multi-tenant SaaS application development using Laravel/PHP 8.x and Vue.js for invoicing, employee work hours, and inventory control. Improved list filters, workflow wizards, and data export systems. Collaborated on infrastructure migration from Google Cloud to RedHat. Provided next-tier client support using Slack, JIRA, and Kanban.
Web Developer at Simple Simple Advertising Inc
April 30, 2018 - August 2, 2025
Developed custom PHP 7.4 modules and API integrations in Drupal 7 enhancing client systems. Built and maintained social media control app across multiple platforms with roles and permissions using Drupal 7/PHP 7.4. Created PHP 7.4 web platform for internal communications with role-based privacy settings. Developed Ansible playbooks and handled monthly security updates and server maintenance. Enhanced search interface with React.js for Bow Valley Colleges.
Web Developer at Homewood Health
June 30, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Implemented an uptime status dashboard using Vue 3 and Symfony, integrating automated release-notes feeds to provide transparent service insights. Integrated Yarn and npm in TeamCity pipelines automating project builds and reducing load times by 30%. Architected a Playwright end-to-end test suite and built 20+ Vitest unit tests improving component coverage to 90%. Served as technical lead for the new Customer Portal, collaborating with asset leads and QA.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Schema App
May 31, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Enhanced frontend UI/UX of a Laravel/PHP application and worked on a browser extension app replacing a headless Chrome instance for client page markup. Retooled the extension for the Vite build process. Worked with AWS microservices, Python Lambda functions, and SQL database schemas focused on optimization and security. Provided bug fixes and customer support while managing tasks with JIRA and Kanban.
Senior Software Developer at Getty Images
March 31, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Supported development of Workbench, a static page and email builder tool using Laravel/PHP and Vue.js. Developed multimedia components supporting images and video and built content ownership features for campaign tracking. Created marketing automation job queues and content auditing mechanisms. Participated in sprints, mentoring juniors, and ensured smooth development and deployment with AWS tools.
PHP Developer at Bold Internet Solutions
October 31, 2021 - August 2, 2025
Led modernization of legacy PHP framework from PHP 5.2 to PHP 7.4. Established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub workflows and improved project management with JIRA. Developed frontend and backend solutions using Vue.js, Laravel/PHP, and SQL.
Software Developer at Exempt Edge
November 30, 2021 - August 2, 2025
Enhanced UI components, handled internationalization translations, and fixed bugs in a multi-tenant financial app built with Laravel/PHP on LAMP stack. Managed sprints and tasks with JIRA and Kanban and improved backend SQL database performance.
Software Developer at Pandell Technologies
March 31, 2020 - August 2, 2025
Contributed to a multi-tenant SaaS app with Laravel/PHP and Vue.js for invoices, work hours, and inventory control. Enhanced filters, workflow wizards, and export features. Collaborated on infrastructure migration from Google Cloud to RedHat. Provided tier-two client support via Slack, JIRA, and Kanban.
Web Developer at Simple Simple Advertising Inc
April 30, 2018 - August 2, 2025
Developed custom PHP modules and API integrations in Drupal 7, enhanced social media control apps for clients with Facebook and Twitter APIs. Built a PHP web platform for internal communications with role-based privacy settings. Managed Ubuntu environments with Ansible playbooks and handled monthly security updates. Enhanced search interface using React.js for Bow Valley Colleges website.
Web Developer at Homewood Health
June 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Implemented an uptime status dashboard using Vue 3 and Symfony to provide transparent service insights. Automated project builds with Yarn and npm integration in TeamCity pipelines, reducing load times by 30%. Architected Playwright end-to-end tests and Vitest unit tests raising component coverage to 90%. Served as technical lead for the new Customer Portal, collaborating with various teams.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Schema App
May 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Enhanced frontend UI/UX of Laravel/PHP application and browser extension using Vue.js, Node.js, and Typescript. Retooled extension build process with Vite, worked on AWS microservices and Python Lambda functions for performance optimization and security updates. Provided bug fixes and customer support, managing tasks with JIRA and Kanban.
Senior Software Developer at Getty Images
March 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Supported development of Workbench, a static page and email builder tool using Laravel/PHP and Vue.js. Developed multimedia components supporting images and video. Built marketing automation job queues and content ownership auditing system. Participated in sprints, task assignments, and mentoring while ensuring smooth deployment using AWS tools.
PHP Developer at Bold Internet Solutions
October 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Led modernization of legacy PHP framework from version 5.2 to 7.4. Established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub workflows and improved project management with JIRA. Developed frontend and backend solutions using Vue.js, Laravel/PHP, and SQL.
Software Developer at Exempt Edge
November 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Enhanced UI components, performed i18n translations, and resolved bugs in multi-tenant financial app built with Laravel/PHP. Managed sprints and tasks using JIRA and Kanban while improving backend SQL database performance.
Software Developer at Pandell Technologies
March 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Developed multi-tenant SaaS application features in Laravel/PHP and Vue.js for invoicing, employee hours, and inventory control. Enhanced filters, workflows, and export systems to fit client workflows. Supported infrastructure migration from Google Cloud to RedHat environments and provided help desk support using Slack and JIRA.
Web Developer at Simple Simple Advertising Inc
April 1, 2018 - August 5, 2025
Developed custom PHP modules and API integrations in Drupal 7. Built social media control app to align with client brand messaging using Facebook and Twitter APIs. Created internal PHP web platform for staff communications with privacy settings. Developed Ansible playbooks and performed monthly security updates across 20+ sites. Enhanced search interface with React.js for Bow Valley College's website.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Communications at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Applied Communications at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Applied Communications – Electronic Publishing at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Certificate - Advanced Web Page Construction at University of Calgary
January 1, 1997 - August 5, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate - Advanced Web Page Construction
January 1, 1997 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education

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