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Hi, I am David Paul, a seasoned Senior Architect / Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering robust web applications and services. I have led offshore teams, designed OO architectures using SOLID principles, built REST APIs, and worked across front-end and back-end stacks using PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Yii, Angular, React, and Vue. I thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code while keeping timelines and quality in mind. I am a quick learner who communicates clearly and takes ownership of delivering high-quality software.
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Language
Javanese
Advanced
Amharic
Intermediate
Work Experience
Senior PHP/VueJS Developer at Red Oak (Apple - Finance)
January 1, 2021 - PresentContract, 100% remote. Troubleshot and fixed PHP errors, developed features using Laravel 6-9 and VueJS 2-3, built API endpoints, implemented service layers, and led offshore team members to ensure timely delivery. Used Docker for local development, applied SOLID OO design, and wrote PHPUnit tests; leveraged MySQL for data storage.
Senior PHP/Javascript Architect at Innovar Solutions
December 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025Contract, 100% remote. Fixed PHP errors across frontend and backend, implemented Docker-based development, designed OO PHP classes, improved Symfony/Laravel apps, and upgraded databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Worked with Yii, JQuery, and ReactJS.
Senior PHP/Angular Developer at Cypress (CBS Interactive – CBS SPORTS)
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025Contract, 100% Remote. Troubleshot PHP errors and enhanced code. Used React and NextJS to create responsive applications. Created tests with Jest for React components. Upgraded video player and ad capabilities to meet new requirements.
Senior PHP/Angular Developer at Medmo
December 31, 2018 - October 20, 2025Contract, 100% Remote. Troubleshot/fixed Angular and PHP errors, created service layers, used MS SQL DB, Docker for local development, and built Angular components/modules. Implemented Sendgrid for emails, Stripe for payments, and TrueVault for identity.
Senior PHP Developer at Mirum Agency / JWT (Marines.com)
December 31, 2017 - October 20, 2025Temporary/Contract, 100% Remote. Migrated Symfony 2 to Symfony 4, added new features and 3rd party APIs, used npm/Encore for JS/CSS assets, and worked with MySQL. Implemented Sendgrid for emails and jQuery validation.
Senior PHP Developer at Teksystems (Merchant First / Eyenalyze)
December 31, 2017 - October 20, 2025Contract, 100% Remote. Troubleshoot/fix PHP 5.6–7.2 code, upgraded Laravel, updated Node scripts, and added migrations and translations.
Senior PHP Developer at Pursue IT Staffing (Norwex)
December 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Troubleshot/fix PHP code, used Symfony2, MS SQL scripts, jQuery Foundation, and LDAP role checks; built services for reusability and an audit log.
Senior PHP Developer at Virtuo Group
December 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Built a Laravel-based learning/training application on MySQL.
Senior PHP Developer at AvreaFoster
December 31, 2015 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Troubleshot/fix PHP code; worked with Wordpress and WooCommerce; integrated goEmerchant for payments.
Lead PHP Developer at RMG Networks
December 31, 2014 - October 20, 2025Employee. Lead PHP development; created PHP pages, consumed APIs with curl, built reports, mentored juniors, and developed API JSON Web Services for data exchange; worked with MySQL and MS SQL; used ExtJS for AJAX and GIT.
PHP Developer at SQ1 AGENCY (SQUARE ONE AGENCY)
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Worked with Google APIs, Bing, Google Analytics/Adwords; automated data collection and analysis; built frontend with Bootstrap; used MongoDB/CouchBase/MySQL.
PHP Developer at InfoVision (Verizon)
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Added PayPal integration, used Code Igniter; ensured 508 compliance; implemented REST services and web services.
PHP Developer at Lunarline
December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025Employee. Synchronized 3rd party tools; extended Zend/Symfony; built Drupal sites; implemented SOAP; created reports.
PHP Developer at Xpressdocs
December 31, 2011 - October 20, 2025Employee. Migrated PHP 4 to PHP 5; used Zend Framework; implemented SOAP; handled RSS/Atom feeds; automated tests with Selenium/JUnit.
Web Developer at Windowworlddfw.com
December 31, 2010 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Built websites with Joomla; enhanced modules/plugins; integrated Google Maps and jQuery AJAX.
Web Developer at SoSouth.com
December 31, 2010 - October 20, 2025Contractor. PHP development in LAMP; bug fixes and feature enhancements.
Web Developer at PlaceKey LLC
December 31, 2009 - October 20, 2025Contractor. PHP 5, Symfony, ecommerce, and API integrations; created CRON jobs and email campaigns.
Software Engineer at Motio, Inc
December 31, 2009 - October 20, 2025Employee. Java/J2EE software development; used Spring, Hibernate, Struts; built API objects; wrote Selenium tests; Hudson/JUnit; performance testing with JMeter.
Analyst / Programmer at Tools For Decision (TFD) Group
December 31, 2008 - October 20, 2025Employee. Data modeling; e-commerce and logistics software using J2EE, Servlets, Struts; automated tests with JUnit/ANT.
Diversity Analyst / Logistics at U.S. Navy Supply Corps
December 31, 2004 - October 20, 2025Employee. Demographics analysis, database work, Excel-based statistical reporting, and logistics support.
Web Developer at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
December 31, 2004 - October 20, 2025Contractor. Web development for university projects; PHP4/LAMP, provided login capabilities and dynamic features for department sites.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Qualifications
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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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