I am a highly skilled Software Engineer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with extensive experience in web development, software engineering, and content management systems. I specialize in technologies like WordPress, Java, Perl, Python, JavaScript (including Angular, React, and Node), and various CMS platforms such as Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite. My expertise includes optimizing websites for SEO, automating manual processes with custom solutions, and configuring deployment workflows. I have a strong background in frontend and backend development, DevOps practices, and cloud-based services including AWS. I am committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance business operations, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies. As an educator and mentor, I also support students and professionals in web development and programming languages to help them achieve their learning goals.

Basil Smart

I am a highly skilled Software Engineer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with extensive experience in web development, software engineering, and content management systems. I specialize in technologies like WordPress, Java, Perl, Python, JavaScript (including Angular, React, and Node), and various CMS platforms such as Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite. My expertise includes optimizing websites for SEO, automating manual processes with custom solutions, and configuring deployment workflows. I have a strong background in frontend and backend development, DevOps practices, and cloud-based services including AWS. I am committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance business operations, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies. As an educator and mentor, I also support students and professionals in web development and programming languages to help them achieve their learning goals.

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I am a highly skilled Software Engineer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with extensive experience in web development, software engineering, and content management systems. I specialize in technologies like WordPress, Java, Perl, Python, JavaScript (including Angular, React, and Node), and various CMS platforms such as Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite. My expertise includes optimizing websites for SEO, automating manual processes with custom solutions, and configuring deployment workflows.

I have a strong background in frontend and backend development, DevOps practices, and cloud-based services including AWS. I am committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance business operations, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies. As an educator and mentor, I also support students and professionals in web development and programming languages to help them achieve their learning goals.

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Work Experience

Website/Software Engineer at Shopuverse
July 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and created websites using WordPress and Squarespace, managing updates, theme and plugin customizations, SEO, and website security. Developed custom software to automate manual processes, integrating technologies such as Java, Perl, Python, APIs, and SQL. Configured workflows and deployment automation with Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite, implemented AI training using Stable Diffusion XL, and optimized websites for performance using front-end techniques.
Frontend Developer/ TeamSite Lead at HAN IT Staffing
August 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025
Enhanced web pages with Java Spring Boot, JSP, XML, JSON, Perl, and front-end technologies using IntelliJ IDE. Managed DevOps tasks including Git pull requests, Jenkins pipelines, Dockerized Node.js applications, and CI/CD processes. Trained TeamSite administrators and resolved technical issues in web templates and workflow systems. Coordinated Agile project management using Jira and Confluence.
Software Engineer at Object Information Services
November 1, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Upgraded and administered OpenText TeamSite CMS and related services, resolved workflow issues, and configured deployment through OpenDeploy. Enhanced applications using Java, J2EE, XML, Perl, and SQL. Automated testing with Selenium and created PowerShell scripts for deployment management. Provided production support and disaster recovery documentation.
Web Development Tutor (part-time) at Brainfuse, Inc.
September 1, 2016 - Present
Assisted students with school projects and assignments in numerous programming languages and technologies, including Perl, Linux, SQL, PHP, C#, JavaScript, WordPress, Python, Java, and Azure. Provided remote help through chat, screen sharing, and audio, troubleshooting code and software issues.
Software Engineer at Eliassen Group
May 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Created migration and design documents for application software migrating from TeamSite to Nuxeo/GitHub. Developed Java operations using APIs, Maven builds, and AWS cloud services including EC2, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB. Configured Nuxeo APIs, managed cloud deployments, and worked with Elasticsearch for data indexing.
Senior Engineer at TWO95 International, Inc.
September 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Developed and enhanced FirstSpirit CMS templates and components, including global menu and content flex containers. Created query filters connected to database schemata and managed form generation and channel configuration. Troubleshot and tested generated web pages and template errors.
Application Program Developer Lead at Checks and Balances Inc.
August 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Designed and developed an audit web page tool using JSP, Java, Perl, and OpenText TeamSite Content Services SDK. Automated migration and integration of audit data, managed Java code repositories, and provided training and documentation. Assisted with system upgrades and troubleshooting server configurations.
TeamSite Tech Lead at Amzur Technologies
February 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Led upgrade and migration planning for OpenText TeamSite CMS, coordinating across teams. Managed Java class and database migrations, developed Perl workflows for content expiration, and created cloning and presentation templates. Developed responsive websites and implemented analytics and accessibility standards.
TeamSite Website Developer/Admin/Support at Addon Technologies
July 1, 2009 - August 20, 2025
Created and modified datacapture and presentation templates using Perl, Java, XML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on TeamSite CMS. Managed deployments to development, staging, and production environments. Integrated Google Analytics and managed Oracle databases and UNIX filesystems. Developed and updated Java components and verified web server configurations.
Website/Software Engineer at Shopuverse
July 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and created websites using WordPress, Squarespace, Gutenberg, and Elementor, managing theme and plugin customizations, migrations, SEO, CDN image optimization, and website security. Developed custom software solutions for businesses automating client lab test processing using Java, Perl, Python, and APIs. Created AI training with Stable Diffusion XL and managed document workflows via Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite.
Frontend Developer/ TeamSite Lead at HAN IT Staffing
August 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025
Enhanced and maintained web applications with Java (Spring Boot), JSP, JavaScript (React/Redux, Node.js), HTML5, CSS3, and Perl. Managed DevOps pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Docker. Created unit tests with Jest, resolved application and server issues, and provided training documentation. Worked remotely collaborating with offshore resources in an agile environment.
Software Engineer at Object Information Services
November 30, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Upgraded and administered OpenText TeamSite CMS systems and LiveSite services. Resolved workflow and deployment issues, enhanced scripts and applications using Java, Perl, SQL, and XML. Automated testing using Selenium and PowerShell scripts, and participated in production support and platform maintenance.
Web Development Tutor (part-time) at Brainfuse, Inc.
May 31, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Created migration and design documents for migrating applications from TeamSite to Nuxeo/GitHub. Developed and tested Nuxeo Java operations with Maven, IntelliJ, and Amazon Elasticsearch. Managed AWS cloud services including IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB with Terraform. Customized Nuxeo API and managed Jenkins builds and docker setups.
Senior Engineer at TWO95 International, Inc.
September 30, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Built and enhanced templates and components for FirstSpirit CMS using Java, XML, and JavaScript. Created database connections, image sections, and resolved page rendering errors. Involved in troubleshooting and testing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java page templates.
Application Program Developer Lead at Checks and Balances Inc.
August 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Designed and developed an audit web page tool using JSP, Java, Perl, and OpenText TeamSite SDK. Migrated code repositories and integrated the application with third-party systems. Managed reports generation and server configuration troubleshooting.
TeamSite Tech Lead at Amzur Technologies
February 28, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Led upgrades and migrations for TeamSite CMS from versions 7.4.1 on Windows and Linux servers. Developed workflows and Perl automation scripts for content expiration and cloning tools. Managed email/job approval templates and web page presentation templates with Java, Perl, and ASP.net.
TeamSite Website Developer/Admin/Support at Addon Technologies
July 31, 2009 - August 20, 2025
Created and modified TeamSite datacapture and presentation templates using Perl, Java, XML, XSL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Enhanced deployment configurations, implemented Google Analytics, and managed Oracle databases and UNIX file systems. Supported cross-browser compatibility and web portal deployments.
Website/Software Engineer at Shopuverse
July 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and created websites using WordPress, Squarespace (AI), Gutenberg, and Elementor, managing updates, themes, plugins, content, security, and SEO. Developed and updated custom software solutions and automated manual processes via Java, Perl, Python, API integration, and other technologies. Optimized WordPress sites for performance and social media integration. Created AI Low-Rank Adaptation training with Stable Diffusion XL and managed document workflows via Nuxeo and OpenText TeamSite.
Frontend Developer/TeamSite Lead at HAN IT Staffing
August 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025
Enhanced webpages and applications using Java (Spring Boot), JSP, JavaScript, React/Redux, Node.js, and Git in a remote environment. Managed DevOps tasks including pull requests, CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket, Dockerized Node.js apps, and updated unit tests. Coordinated Agile project management with Jira and Confluence, resolved issues with third-party applications like AWS, ServiceNow, and Kibana, and provided training and support for TeamSite users and administrators.
Software Engineer at Object Information Services
November 1, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Upgraded, installed, and administered OpenText TeamSite modules and resolved workflow and upgrade issues. Configured deployment processes and enhanced scripts and templates using Java, Perl, XML, JSON, and SQL. Automated testing with Selenium, managed deployments with Tower API and PowerShell scripts, and participated in production support rotation for Enterprise Web Content Management platform.
Web Development Tutor (part-time) at Brainfuse, Inc.
September 1, 2016 - Present
Provided support to students in school projects covering programming languages such as Perl, Linux, SQL, PHP, C#, C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Java, and Node.js. Assisted with WordPress, Azure, and coding assignments via chat, screen sharing, and audio. Helped troubleshoot and resolve Microsoft Excel custom spreadsheets and advanced formulas.
Software Engineer at Eliassen Group
May 1, 2019 - August 20, 2025
Created migration and development design documents for software transitioning from TeamSite to Nuxeo/GitHub. Resolved workflows and templates issues, developed and tested Java Nuxeo operations, configured and managed AWS Cloud services (IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, SNS, ELB, Auto Scaling, Route 53) using Terraform. Installed and customized Nuxeo with Docker and Maven, and managed GitHub repositories.
Senior Engineer at TWO95 International, Inc.
September 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Developed content flex containers, global headers, and menu templates in FirstSpirit CMS. Created query filters and combined section templates with connected database schemata. Created forms, preview, and generation settings and troubleshot template-related errors. Deployed and tested HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java page templates in a CMS environment.
Application Program Developer Lead at Checks and Balances Inc.
August 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Designed and implemented a JSP-based audit web tool integrating Java, Perl, and OpenText TeamSite SDK. Migrated audit application code to SVN repository and integrated third-party systems data. Created and printed associated reports rendering web pages from parsed XML files. Provided documentation and resolved TeamSite web server configuration and performance issues. Assisted in OpenText TeamSite 7.4/8.2 Windows server upgrade.
TeamSite Tech Lead at Amzur Technologies
February 28, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Led upgrade and migration tasks coordinating with IT departments for OpenText TeamSite CMS. Reconfigured Java classes, JDBC connections, and migrated content from Windows 2003 to 2008 servers and from Windows to Linux. Developed and enhanced workflows and templates, automated content expiration, and provided training and support. Created Perl/CGI/JavaScript tools for cloning files and developed Section 508 compliant responsive websites.
TeamSite Website Developer/Admin/Support at Addon Technologies
July 31, 2009 - August 20, 2025
Created and modified templates and scripts with Perl, Java, XML, XSL, CSS, and JavaScript in a TeamSite CMS environment. Managed deployment configurations and enhanced web pages for cross-browser compatibility. Implemented Google Analytics and Flash content. Configured Oracle databases and managed UNIX file systems. Verified deployment processes to web portals via WebSphere Portal Document Manager.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Ryerson University, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Diploma at Centennial College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at Ryerson University, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Diploma at Centennial College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems at Ryerson University, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Diploma in Microcomputer Analyst at Centennial College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

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Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services