With over 17 years of professional software development experience, I've designed and delivered full-stack applications across a range of industries and use cases. One notable project was a complete Learning Management System — built from the ground up — featuring course creation and management, user enrollment, progress tracking, role-based access for instructors and students, quiz and assessment engines, certificate generation, and reporting dashboards. I've since developed a proprietary application framework that allows me to deliver production-ready platforms at a pace and quality level that traditional development can't match. The framework ships with built-in authentication, role-based permissions, a modern admin panel, API layer, and a full automated testing and security scanning pipeline — meaning every feature I deliver comes pre-tested, secure, and ready for production. This lets me move from requirements to a working, deployable application in days to weeks rather than months, without cutting corners on code quality or security.

Chad Peppers

With over 17 years of professional software development experience, I've designed and delivered full-stack applications across a range of industries and use cases. One notable project was a complete Learning Management System — built from the ground up — featuring course creation and management, user enrollment, progress tracking, role-based access for instructors and students, quiz and assessment engines, certificate generation, and reporting dashboards. I've since developed a proprietary application framework that allows me to deliver production-ready platforms at a pace and quality level that traditional development can't match. The framework ships with built-in authentication, role-based permissions, a modern admin panel, API layer, and a full automated testing and security scanning pipeline — meaning every feature I deliver comes pre-tested, secure, and ready for production. This lets me move from requirements to a working, deployable application in days to weeks rather than months, without cutting corners on code quality or security.

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With over 17 years of professional software development experience, I’ve designed and delivered full-stack applications across a range of industries and use cases. One notable project was a complete Learning Management System — built from the ground up — featuring course creation and management, user enrollment, progress tracking, role-based access for instructors and students, quiz and assessment engines, certificate generation, and reporting dashboards. I’ve since developed a proprietary application framework that allows me to deliver production-ready platforms at a pace and quality level that traditional development can’t match. The framework ships with built-in authentication, role-based permissions, a modern admin panel, API layer, and a full automated testing and security scanning pipeline — meaning every feature I deliver comes pre-tested, secure, and ready for production. This lets me move from requirements to a working, deployable application in days to weeks rather than months, without cutting corners on code quality or security.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Technical Architect at Littler Mendelson
August 1, 2016 - Present
Mentor and lead junior and mid-level developers; oversee internal Drupal applications and ensure proper software development life cycle; lead code reviews on new feature enhancements to ensure proper coding standards; developed an E-Commerce site using Drupal 9 and Drupal Commerce with a custom payment gateway; developed Drupal 9 website for Littler Conference; maintain and set up several Ubuntu Linux servers with full LAMP stacks; integrated with various third-party API using SOAP, JSON, OAuth; set up continuous integration using TeamCity and Docker; set up continuous integration using Bitbucket and Acquia Pipelines; conduct security code scans using Checkmarx.
Warrant Officer – Information Services Technician at United States Army
February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2026
Set up Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Exchange, and Linux servers; work with XP, Linux, and Solaris; use both PowerShell and Linux shell commands; served one overseas tour in Kosovo to provide support for civilians; COMSEC Custodian handling Secret classified materials and ensuring NSA auditing; NetOps operator ensuring IT operations run smoothly.
Application Developer at VML
October 1, 2011 - August 1, 2016
Developed a custom Bullhorn API integration module for BeSmith.com; used Vue.js for a Crowd Planning Tool for Walmart; used Git and Git workflow processes; re-platformed existing sites from legacy CMS to Drupal; implemented continuous integration using Jenkins.
Information Technology Specialist at Video Direct
August 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Developed a ticketing system using Views/CCK with contextual filters and relationships to Users/Tickets; built Directlinkadmin.com using PHP, MySQL, and Ajax; integrated several modules such as Context, Webform, Quiz, and Path Auto; developed intranet and company site (Directlinkadmin.com) and web site (Video-direct.net); created Linux-based functions to monitor bandwidth and network status and to remotely reset cable modems by executing Linux commands across several servers.
Warrant Officer – W0 2 – Information Services Technician at United States Army
February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2026
Set up various Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Exchange, and Linux servers; work with several different operating systems including XP, Linux, and Solaris; and use both PowerShell and Linux shell commands; Served one tour overseas in Kosovo to provide support for civilians, and conducted patrols and squad level missions as directed; COMSEC Custodian handling Secret classified materials and ensuring our account was up to standards for NSA auditing; Netops operator handling managing and ensuring military S6 (Information Technology) operations are running smoothly.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Columbia College, Columbia, MO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Columbia College, Columbia, MO
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

CompTIA Network+
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
CompTIA Security+ CE
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 7
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 8
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Back End Specialist - Drupal 8
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer – Drupal 9
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer – Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
CompTIA Network+
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
CompTIA Security+ CE
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 7
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 8
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Back End Specialist - Drupal 8
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer – Drupal 9
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Acquia Certified Developer – Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Education