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I am an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer and DevOps professional with a strong background in AI-driven sports data solutions, WordPress development, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Over the years, I have led teams, enhanced legacy systems, and closely collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. I have a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-performing applications using cutting-edge technologies including Symfony, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. I am detail-oriented and committed to best practices in coding, deployment, and project management. Outside of work, I enjoy building guitar amplifiers and effects, vegetable gardening, bird watching, wildlife photography, and exploring music theory. My trusty Yorkie, Rosie, keeps me company during my creative and leisure time.…I am an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer and DevOps professional with a strong background in AI-driven sports data solutions, WordPress development, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Over the years, I have led teams, enhanced legacy systems, and closely collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. I have a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-performing applications using cutting-edge technologies including Symfony, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. I am detail-oriented and committed to best practices in coding, deployment, and project management. Outside of work, I enjoy building guitar amplifiers and effects, vegetable gardening, bird watching, wildlife photography, and exploring music theory. My trusty Yorkie, Rosie, keeps me company during my creative and leisure time.

Clinton Gilders

Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, Web Developer, +3

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I am an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer and DevOps professional with a strong background in AI-driven sports data solutions, WordPress development, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Over the years, I have led teams, enhanced legacy systems, and closely collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. I have a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-performing applications using cutting-edge technologies including Symfony, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. I am detail-oriented and committed to best practices in coding, deployment, and project management. Outside of work, I enjoy building guitar amplifiers and effects, vegetable gardening, bird watching, wildlife photography, and exploring music theory. My trusty Yorkie, Rosie, keeps me company during my creative and leisure time.…I am an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer and DevOps professional with a strong background in AI-driven sports data solutions, WordPress development, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Over the years, I have led teams, enhanced legacy systems, and closely collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. I have a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-performing applications using cutting-edge technologies including Symfony, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. I am detail-oriented and committed to best practices in coding, deployment, and project management. Outside of work, I enjoy building guitar amplifiers and effects, vegetable gardening, bird watching, wildlife photography, and exploring music theory. My trusty Yorkie, Rosie, keeps me company during my creative and leisure time.

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I am an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer and DevOps professional with a strong background in AI-driven sports data solutions, WordPress development, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Over the years, I have led teams, enhanced legacy systems, and closely collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. I have a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and high-performing applications using cutting-edge technologies including Symfony, React, Vue.js, and cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud.

I am detail-oriented and committed to best practices in coding, deployment, and project management. Outside of work, I enjoy building guitar amplifiers and effects, vegetable gardening, bird watching, wildlife photography, and exploring music theory. My trusty Yorkie, Rosie, keeps me company during my creative and leisure time.

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Work Experience

Full Stack PHP Developer at Fairplay AI (Quarter4 Inc.)

June 30, 2025 - August 4, 2025

Worked remotely for an innovative AI company focused on sports data and betting, enhancing customer-facing REST APIs for seamless integration and better performance. Leveraged PHP 8.3 features, Symfony 6 & 7, and API platform to improve code maintainability and efficiency. Optimized AWS and GCP cloud services for automated monitoring and ETL pipelines, boosting technical infrastructure performance. Designed and optimized multiple databases including MySQL, GCP CloudSQL, MariaDB, and MSSQL to improve query speed. Updated CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm to streamline deployment and reduce rollback times. Collaborated with AI teams to meet data metric requirements for machine learning models and sports predictions. Developed user interfaces using React and Vue.js, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Regularly engaged with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

WordPress Developer (contract, part-time) at Huntstand

January 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Provided remote development for a platform offering advanced mapping and management applications for outdoor use. Created and updated WordPress templates to improve user experience and mobile responsiveness. Collaborated with marketing teams to align design strategies with branding goals, enhancing the site's visual impact. Performed site speed testing and optimizations to improve page load times and overall user experience. Improved CI/CD processes for WordPress environments, reducing downtimes during updates and ensuring smooth transitions.

Lead Developer / DevOps at LoanConnect.ca / AssetDirect

May 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025

Led development and operations for a financial services firm providing loans and investment solutions. Modernized legacy monolithic PHP applications ensuring backward compatibility using best practices and current technologies. Recruited and mentored additional developers to build a robust, high-performing team focused on quality deliverables. Implemented agile-scrum workflows with biweekly releases, improving team collaboration and project visibility. Launched embeddable loan search widget for the IRAP grant program, enhancing user engagement and accessibility. Migrated databases to MySQL 8.0 cloud instances with disaster recovery to ensure high availability and performance under load. Managed servers and databases on Digital Ocean cloud, optimizing resource allocation and system performance.

Lead Developer at OUTDOORSmart! Inc.

April 30, 2020 - August 4, 2025

Directed end-to-end development of a custom shopping experience integrating WooCommerce and WordPress using the Divi page builder combined with a bespoke Symfony/PHP LMS solution and user authorization system, significantly increasing customer conversion and retention. Reduced IT AWS spending by 50% through optimization of servers and services, streamlining infrastructure and improving performance. Established project planning, development workflows, code review, and release methodologies, boosting team efficiency and product quality. Mentored junior developers to elevate skill levels and integrate effectively within the team. Enforced PHP object-oriented coding standards and code reviews in Symfony and WordPress development to improve code quality and maintainability.

PHP Developer at Instaclick

May 31, 2016 - August 4, 2025

Worked as PHP developer in Toronto for a leader in online dating and adult content websites and marketing. Managed and optimized large database tables containing tens of millions of records. Designed and optimized user segmentation algorithms to improve email marketing campaign effectiveness. Created reusable React components to streamline the development process across projects. Tuned and refactored legacy Symfony-based codebase to improve performance and maintainability. Extended and documented search functionality used on multiple adult social sites. Coordinated with data analysts to create and query big data stores and relational databases, ensuring data accuracy and timely access for decision-making.

Senior Software Engineer at OnlineHobbyist.com, Inc.

May 31, 2014 - August 4, 2025

Scaled company operations from a single FreeBSD UNIX server to sixteen remotely managed physical servers, optimizing performance and reliability. Gained a robust understanding of various programming languages and server management tools for more effective project execution. Ported Perl/CGI discussion board scripts to PHP3/4, enhancing server-side performance and user experience. Designed and developed a classified advertising system using PHP 4 and MySQL, improving user interaction and ad engagement. Enhanced data integrity by implementing automated backup systems, significantly reducing downtime during recovery scenarios.