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Upgraded a legacy PHP application from version 5.6 to 8.3, introducing prepared statements to eliminate SQL injection risks. Developed a custom Authorize.net payment integration that replaced outdated third-party plugins. Implemented Docker environment for local development and CI/CD pipeline via GitLab. Created Python tools to manage data imports, exports, and reporting tasks. Revamped the checkout experience, resulting in an increase in cart conversions. Implemented Redis for caching and Pub/Sub functionality. Comprehensive unit testing based on Python Playwright.

Consult with business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess scope, and translate needs into technical specifications for custom web, e-commerce, and API solutions. Lead end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) across multiple concurrent client projects, from discovery and architecture design through delivery and post-launch support. Conduct technology evaluations and build-vs-buy assessments, helping clients through platform selection decisions, including migrations from Drupal to WordPress/WooCommerce. Leverage AI assisted programming tools to increase efficiency. Manage collaboration between designers, developers, and non-technical team members.

Led a development team building custom integrations and rapid response for an e-commerce platform. Migrated and optimize SQL for a large backend administration system from PHP 5.6 to 8.3. Worked with marketing to build an A/B testing framework that improved conversion rates. Practiced Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, story grooming, and retrospectives, to coordinate development efforts across a cross-functional team. On-call rotation and leading incident reviews.