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I am a seasoned full stack developer with 25+ years of web development experience and 15+ years focused on PHP-centric application architecture and delivery. I specialize in building robust, scalable, and secure web applications leveraging modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, containerization, and responsive front-end technologies. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions on schedule. My work often involves integrating shipping, payments, third-party data systems, and CRM platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve product delivery.…I am a seasoned full stack developer with 25+ years of web development experience and 15+ years focused on PHP-centric application architecture and delivery. I specialize in building robust, scalable, and secure web applications leveraging modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, containerization, and responsive front-end technologies. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions on schedule. My work often involves integrating shipping, payments, third-party data systems, and CRM platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve product delivery.

Lawrence Bislew

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, DevOps Developer, +2

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I am a seasoned full stack developer with 25+ years of web development experience and 15+ years focused on PHP-centric application architecture and delivery. I specialize in building robust, scalable, and secure web applications leveraging modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, containerization, and responsive front-end technologies. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions on schedule. My work often involves integrating shipping, payments, third-party data systems, and CRM platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve product delivery.…I am a seasoned full stack developer with 25+ years of web development experience and 15+ years focused on PHP-centric application architecture and delivery. I specialize in building robust, scalable, and secure web applications leveraging modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, containerization, and responsive front-end technologies. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions on schedule. My work often involves integrating shipping, payments, third-party data systems, and CRM platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve product delivery.

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I am a seasoned full stack developer with 25+ years of web development experience and 15+ years focused on PHP-centric application architecture and delivery. I specialize in building robust, scalable, and secure web applications leveraging modern frameworks, APIs, cloud services, containerization, and responsive front-end technologies.

I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions on schedule. My work often involves integrating shipping, payments, third-party data systems, and CRM platforms to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve product delivery.

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer at Back In Black Inc

July 1, 2018 - Present

Architected, enhanced, and maintained modular, reusable components across core business systems, modernizing legacy stacks with Bootstrap, SASS, and updated JavaScript libraries. Designed and developed a comprehensive retail shipments management system with EDI exchanges with FedEx, USPS, DHL, and OSM, reducing manual entry errors and accelerating fulfillment workflows. Built real-time data visualization dashboards using AJAX, jqGrid, and Google Charts for internal metrics. Implemented PCI-compliant payment processing (PayPal, Authorize.net) to expand eCommerce capabilities. Led API integrations with Salesforce Service Cloud, enabling unified ticket management and real-time synchronization between sales and support teams. Applied test-driven development and Bitbucket workflows to improve deployment confidence. Collaborated with product, UX, and QA in Agile sprints and produced detailed documentation and release notes. Optimized queries, caching, and endpoint performance to reduce load

CEO / Lead Programmer at Lambda Designs Inc

December 1, 2009 - Present

Directed full lifecycle development of client web solutions across WordPress, Laravel, CakePHP, and custom frameworks, delivering features aligned with evolving business needs and user engagement objectives. Built and maintained scalable backend systems, integrating accounting platforms (FreshBooks, Xero) and payment processors (PayPal, Braintree) to automate billing and reconciliation workflows. Engineered secure multi-environment hosting configurations with WHM/cPanel, automated backups, and SSL management to ensure high availability and security compliance. Served as technical architect and lead developer on projects requiring custom API endpoints, webhook processing, and asynchronous event handling to support real-time system interactions. Conducted performance optimizations on existing sites, improving page speeds and SEO, and ensured responsive design. Oversaw Git-based version control and release management, maintaining branch integrity and coordinating deployments across stagin

Website Developer at Freedom Dealer Sites

February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2024

Built customized automotive dealer website solutions using CodeIgniter, empowering clients with dynamic inventory management, search filtering, and lead capture features. Managed complex data feeds (CSV, XML, JSON, ADF) for inventory synchronization across partner platforms and marketplaces. Integrated third-party data APIs (Carfax, VIN Audit, NHTSA) to enrich vehicle listings, improving user experience and compliance. Leveraged AWS services and Cloudflare CDN to increase uptime, improve page load speeds, and provide DDoS mitigation. Implemented on-page SEO optimizations (schema markup, meta configurations, sitemap generation) that contributed to measurable improvements in organic search traffic. Participated in cross-functional planning and testing to align technical deliverables with marketing goals and launch dates.

Zen-Cart / PHP Web Developer at Pro Webs

July 1, 2012 - August 1, 2018

Developed custom Zen-Cart plugins and extensions to extend eCommerce behaviors, improve checkout flows, and support niche client requirements. Performed version upgrades and compatibility migrations across Zen-Cart installations, applying code quality verification and regression tests to safeguard functionality. Built tailored web applications and middleware tools to automate operational tasks, streamline order processing, and support business workflows. Collaborated with QA and product leads to define release scopes, troubleshoot defects, and coordinate deployment windows.

Lead Developer at Numinix Web Development Ltd

October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015

Led development of commercial plugin product lines, implementing licensing enforcement, automated updates, and security countermeasures to protect premium intellectual property. Managed distributed codebases with public/private GitHub repositories, ensuring appropriate access controls and version traceability. Served as primary technical liaison between stakeholders and development teams, bridging requirements, design intentions, and delivery execution. Utilized Jira for backlog grooming, sprint planning, and task breakdown, contributing to improved team velocity and delivery predictability.