Adrienne L. Travis

Freelancer/Owner at Utilitarienne

Handled more than 80 complete and partial website and CMS implementations (CraftCMS, ExpressionEngine; Wordpress, Laravel, and Statamic). Wrote custom modules for tasks such as EventBrite integration, location/store management, third-party API integration, and complex XML feed parsing. Developed web project/CMS implementation boilerplate including a front-end stack, CI/CD boilerplate, and various other quickstart tools for ExpressionEngine and CraftCMS. Provided requirements discovery, web development, content architecture, CMS implementation, content migration, documentation, and training services to dozens of clients. Notable projects included a complete CraftCMS reimplementation for a regional newspaper with nearly twenty years of archives; a website (including podcast feed) for a weekly radio show by a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; a complex, multi-site ExpressionEngine installation for a major Australian government department; a multi-site ecommerce presence for a multinat

Lead Software Developer at One Simple Wish

Spearheaded an in-progress rebuild of the entire website/donation platform using Laravel, including planning and architecting the basic application framework, creating a technical spec, assisting with timeline & task planning. Integrating a third-party CMS (ExpressionEngine) and developing content architecture for both static & dynamic pages. Creating the database schema design, mapping data transfer from the existing system, and creating ETL processes. Writing the bulk of the application code, mentoring and assigning tasks to junior developers. Creating front-end templates using Twig; hand-crafted all HTML, Javascript, and CSS. Responsibility for ticket triage, bug fix assignment, and tracking team member responsibilities during QA process. Maintained and extended an existing PHP/Yii2 codebase; tuned MySQL database schema, tables, and queries; performed ad-hoc queries to assist business operations. Handled general IT and systems administration tasks, including urgent triage and system

Senior Developer at Cantilever

Managed and extensively rewrote two complete Laravel applications, including one with significant reliance on an external API (via REST). Created a "mini-CMS" for a Laravel project using Laravel Nova. Architected several complete projects using CraftCMS and Wordpress. Maintained multiple codebases in Laravel, CraftCMS, Wordpress, Statamic, ExpressionEngine, Jekyll, and vanilla PHP. Improved build tools and processes to provide stable, cross-platform development environments. Wrote QA/process documentation for WCAG/Section 508 compliance. Implemented CI/CD processes using Gitlab/GitHub, including maintaining a Runner machine (Docker) and integration with GitLab CI/CD. Tuned MySQL servers, database schemas, and queries for performance.

ExpressionEngine Expert/Lead Developer at The Nerdery

Led three full projects including writing scope and technical requirements, planning site and content architecture, and leading a team of 3-5 developers to accomplish template build-out, custom add-on development, and front-end integration. Worked directly with PM and client to meet deadlines and project goals. Responsible for ticket triage and bug fix assignment during QA and client warranty. Coordinated client training and client-focused documentation. Built a Facebook tab and a PHP content management application to manage the tab content. Created build scripts & processes to streamline project setup and deployment. Served on the Nerdery's ExpressionEngine Standards & Practices committee for 10 months.

Web/UX Developer at Magellan Health Services

Designed new look and feel for Magellan Intranet applications. Created comprehensive documentation to assist in implementation of look and feel, UX guidelines, and best practices. Built templates using XHTML, HTML5, and CSS for cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility. Introduced the third-party JavaScript library jQuery and served as an evangelist for its use across intranet and external projects. Worked toward WCAG/Section 508 compliance and trained team members on advanced CSS & JavaScript techniques.

Web/UX Developer at Magellan Health Services

Continued work on intranet/intranet-facing applications with a focus on accessibility and responsive design. Expanded use of templates, standards-compliant markup, cross-browser compatibility, and WCAG compliance; provided training and documentation.

Technical Lead at RacingNetSource, Inc.

Developed entirely CSS-based templates for five large-scale online magazines. Created PHP scripts and new workflows to handle administrative functions, saving substantial manual effort. Built hundreds of layouts for web magazines using standards-compliant HTML and CSS. Implemented an ExpressionEngine CMS-based website for a large national racing organization.

Freelancer/Owner at Utilitarienne

Handled 80+ complete and partial website and CMS implementations (CraftCMS, ExpressionEngine; Wordpress, Laravel, Statamic). Wrote custom modules for EventBrite integration, location/store management, third-party API integration, and complex XML feed parsing. Built project/CMS implementation boilerplate, including a front-end stack and CI/CD boilerplate, plus quickstart tools for ExpressionEngine and CraftCMS. Delivered requirements discovery, web development, content architecture, CMS implementation, content migration, documentation, and training for dozens of clients. Notable projects included a CraftCMS reimplementation for a regional newspaper with 20 years of archives, a podcast-enabled site for a weekly radio show, a multi-site ExpressionEngine installation for a government department, a multi-site ecommerce presence for a multinational publisher, and CMS/editor training for political candidates and organizations.

Lead Software Developer at One Simple Wish

Spearheaded an in-progress rebuild of the website/donation platform using Laravel, including: planning and architecting the basic application framework and creating a technical spec; assisting with timeline and task planning; integrating a third-party CMS (ExpressionEngine) and developing content architecture for static & dynamic pages; creating the database schema design, mapping data transfer from the existing system, and creating ETL processes; writing the bulk of the application code, as well as mentoring and assigning tasks to junior developers; creating front-end templates using Twig; handling HTML, JavaScript, and CSS; responsibility for ticket triage, bug fixes, and tracking team responsibilities during QA; maintained and extended an existing PHP/Yii2 codebase; tuned MySQL schema and queries; performed IT/system administration tasks as needed.

Senior Developer at Cantilever

Managed and extensively rewrote two complete Laravel applications, including one with significant reliance on an external API; created a 'mini-CMS' for a Laravel project using Laravel Nova; architected several complete projects using CraftCMS and Wordpress; maintained multiple codebases across Laravel, CraftCMS, Wordpress, Statamic, ExpressionEngine, Jekyll, and vanilla PHP; improved build tools and processes to ensure consistent, stable, cross-platform environments; wrote extensive QA/Documentation for WCAG/Section 508 compliance; implemented CI/CD with GitLab/GitHub; tuned MySQL servers, database schemas, and queries for performance; Apr 2018–Mar 2019 served as a consultant during part of this period.

ExpressionEngine Expert/Lead Developer at The Nerdery

Led three full projects, including writing scope and technical requirements, planning site and content architecture; led a team of 3-5 developers to accomplish template builds, custom add-ons, and front-end integration; collaborated with PM and client to meet deadlines and provide warranty support; participated in multiple CMS implementations (ExpressionEngine); built a Facebook tab and a PHP CMS to manage tab content; developed build scripts/processes to streamline deployment; served on the ExpressionEngine Standards & Practices committee.

Web/UX Developer at Magellan Health Services

Designed intranet applications’ look and feel; created UX guidelines and best practices; produced XHTML/HTML5/CSS templates for cross-browser compatibility; introduced jQuery across intranet and external projects; worked toward 508 WCAG accessibility compliance; trained team members on advanced CSS & JavaScript techniques.