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Hi, I’m Michael Bell, a results-driven Web Application Developer with 20+ years of experience building scalable solutions using PHP, WordPress, Drupal, JavaScript, and database technologies. I excel at API integrations, responsive UI design, and performance optimization to improve functionality and end-user experience. I’m known for mentoring teams, streamlining development workflows, and driving measurable operational improvements.
My career spans SaaS, higher education, and marketing environments. I focus on delivering innovative web applications and automating data processes, with a track record of improving maintainability and data accessibility for stakeholders. I’m passionate about collaboration and leadership that elevates teams and delivers reliable, high-quality software.
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Work Experience
Senior WordPress Application Developer at Loblolly
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Led the migration of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s data website from FarCry CMS to a modern WordPress architecture, improving maintainability and long-term scalability. Developed custom WordPress templates, plugins, and PHP modules to support data-rich content workflows and streamline site administration. Integrated Power BI dashboards via REST APIs to enable statewide reporting and improve data accessibility for stakeholders. Enhanced front-end performance and usability by optimizing UI components with jQuery, CSS, and SQL-driven features, and by resolving defects in legacy ColdFusion applications.
Senior WordPress Application Developer at TrueTandem
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Implemented new Student Portal features at NIU, increasing functionality satisfaction ratings by 40% based on user feedback surveys. Developed a modern Student Portal using WordPress and React, reducing technical support inquiries by 25% through streamlined RESTful API integration and improved usability. Designed and deployed degree mapping functionality to help students plan academic pathways and access program information more easily. Collaborated with stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, test enhancements, and deliver reliable feature releases.
PHP WordPress Application Developer at TechSystems
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023Managed multiple WordPress client sites, implementing targeted SEO improvements that increased overall website traffic by 20%. Developed a custom online scheduling plugin for Connecticut Children’s Hospital, improving appointment booking efficiency and user experience. Maintained and optimized content across multiple Drupal sites, improving site performance, load times, and overall usability. Coordinated ongoing updates, troubleshooting, and feature enhancements across client platforms to ensure stable performance and timely delivery of web solutions.
PHP WordPress Application Developer at Expert.ai
November 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022Managed a multilingual WordPress website across five language versions, increasing user engagement and improving accessibility for global audiences. Engineered advanced filtering and content organization solutions using PODs and WPML, improving content retrieval speed by 30% and enhancing user navigation. Led a hosting migration with 99.9% uptime and ensured uninterrupted service during the transition. Optimized site performance and stability through proactive monitoring, configuration updates, and troubleshooting to support a consistent user experience.
PHP WordPress & Drupal Developer at Digital.ai
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020Led the migration of corporate marketing websites from ModX to WordPress and Drupal, improving site maintainability and increasing mobile responsiveness by 40%. Designed and launched a DevOps tool suite that increased user engagement by 50% through improved usability and streamlined workflows. Enhanced corporate marketing and blog platforms by implementing new features, optimizing site structure, and improving performance, driving a 25% increase in user engagement over six months. Collaborated with marketing and technical teams to deliver scalable web solutions aligned with branding goals, SEO strategy, and customer experience priorities.
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