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I am Kalpana Goel, a Drupal 8 Core contributor and seasoned Web Developer with more than 10 years of experience in web and database development. I have contributed over 100 patches to Drupal 8 Core, with a focus on WSCCI and broader Drupal ecosystem, and I am among the top contributors in Drupal 8 core. I have led technical efforts and collaborated across teams to deliver robust Drupal-based solutions. I have led architectural decisions as a Tech Lead at CGI Federal and served as a Senior Drupal Developer on multiple Drupal 7/8 projects. My work includes content migrations, multilingual support, CDN integration, and performance optimizations. I excel at coordinating with clients, designers, and operations teams to deploy scalable, maintainable systems and ensure high-quality deliverables.…I am Kalpana Goel, a Drupal 8 Core contributor and seasoned Web Developer with more than 10 years of experience in web and database development. I have contributed over 100 patches to Drupal 8 Core, with a focus on WSCCI and broader Drupal ecosystem, and I am among the top contributors in Drupal 8 core. I have led technical efforts and collaborated across teams to deliver robust Drupal-based solutions. I have led architectural decisions as a Tech Lead at CGI Federal and served as a Senior Drupal Developer on multiple Drupal 7/8 projects. My work includes content migrations, multilingual support, CDN integration, and performance optimizations. I excel at coordinating with clients, designers, and operations teams to deploy scalable, maintainable systems and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Kalpana Goel

Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, CMS Developer, +2

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I am Kalpana Goel, a Drupal 8 Core contributor and seasoned Web Developer with more than 10 years of experience in web and database development. I have contributed over 100 patches to Drupal 8 Core, with a focus on WSCCI and broader Drupal ecosystem, and I am among the top contributors in Drupal 8 core. I have led technical efforts and collaborated across teams to deliver robust Drupal-based solutions. I have led architectural decisions as a Tech Lead at CGI Federal and served as a Senior Drupal Developer on multiple Drupal 7/8 projects. My work includes content migrations, multilingual support, CDN integration, and performance optimizations. I excel at coordinating with clients, designers, and operations teams to deploy scalable, maintainable systems and ensure high-quality deliverables.…I am Kalpana Goel, a Drupal 8 Core contributor and seasoned Web Developer with more than 10 years of experience in web and database development. I have contributed over 100 patches to Drupal 8 Core, with a focus on WSCCI and broader Drupal ecosystem, and I am among the top contributors in Drupal 8 core. I have led technical efforts and collaborated across teams to deliver robust Drupal-based solutions. I have led architectural decisions as a Tech Lead at CGI Federal and served as a Senior Drupal Developer on multiple Drupal 7/8 projects. My work includes content migrations, multilingual support, CDN integration, and performance optimizations. I excel at coordinating with clients, designers, and operations teams to deploy scalable, maintainable systems and ensure high-quality deliverables.

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I am Kalpana Goel, a Drupal 8 Core contributor and seasoned Web Developer with more than 10 years of experience in web and database development. I have contributed over 100 patches to Drupal 8 Core, with a focus on WSCCI and broader Drupal ecosystem, and I am among the top contributors in Drupal 8 core. I have led technical efforts and collaborated across teams to deliver robust Drupal-based solutions.

I have led architectural decisions as a Tech Lead at CGI Federal and served as a Senior Drupal Developer on multiple Drupal 7/8 projects. My work includes content migrations, multilingual support, CDN integration, and performance optimizations. I excel at coordinating with clients, designers, and operations teams to deploy scalable, maintainable systems and ensure high-quality deliverables.

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Tech Lead at CGI Federal

January 21, 2018 - October 31, 2025

Responsible for technical architectural decisions, code reviews, and developing new functionality. Led code reviews, troubleshooting, code deployment, testing, and QA activities; bridged knowledge between client, Drupal application, and Acquia Cloud. Migrated content to Drupal 8; set up Search API via Acquia Search; implemented multilingual support (Spanish); configured Akamai CDN. Collaborated across teams to meet tight deadlines.

Lead/Senior Drupal Developer at Freelance

January 15, 2018 - January 15, 2018

Led backend development and site-building for Drupal 8 projects (e.g., mag.plantes-et-jardins.com). Customized and developed new functionality on the PHP/MySQL LAMP stack, performed code reviews, site configuration, and architecture decisions; delivered robust Drupal-based solutions.

Senior Drupal Developer/Deputy Tech Lead at Squires Group

September 15, 2017 - September 15, 2017

Customized and developed new functionality; authored custom modules to enhance site capabilities; trouble-shooting, code deployment, testing, and QA activities. Worked on Drupal 7 projects and contributed to project delivery.

Web Developer at Forum One

April 24, 2016 - April 24, 2016

W orked on Drupal-based sites (nifa.usda.gov) and related projects; customized features, performed site configuration, and contributed to module development. Participated in code reviews, deployments, testing, and QA activities; used GIT, Drush, and related tools.

Web Developer at Rock Creek Strategic Marketing

February 14, 2014 - February 14, 2014

Customized and developed new functionality for multiple government sites (e.g., USAID, CLDP, rockcreeksm.com); wrote custom modules to enhance site functionality; participated in code reviews, deployments, and QA; used GIT/Drush on LAMP stack.

Web Developer at GDIT

October 14, 2012 - October 14, 2012

Customized and developed new functionality for CMS/Drupal projects; maintained modules and themes; conducted testing, deployment, and troubleshooting; remediated accessibility (508) issues; monitored servers and logs.

Web Developer at Glynn Technologies

October 19, 2009 - October 19, 2009

Provided 508 PDF remediation and website assessments; worked on CMS projects (Drupal 6 & 7); contributed to front-end and backend development; performed ongoing maintenance and support.

Web Developer at Gazette Newspaper

June 20, 2008 - June 20, 2008

Monitored analytics, updated content, and developed JavaScript modules (e.g., RSS integration, video modules, auto-rotating news). Updated and extended Drupal-based sections, including calendar and content templates.

Web Developer at Tech Systems

February 9, 2010 - February 9, 2010

Web development for www.whitehouse.gov intranet (eop.gov); backend and frontend development on PHP/MySQL stack; module and theme development; content posting; 508 remediation.

Flash Action Script Programmer and Web Developer at Stelor Productions

September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008

Redesigned and developed websites using HTML/CSS; programmed games using ActionScript 3.0; maintained CSS/JS/HTML applications and assets.

Web Developer at Gazette Newspaper

June 20, 2008 - June 20, 2008

Continued web development and Drupal-based content updates; implemented dynamic modules and site enhancements.