I am a seasoned software engineer with 17+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving complex problems by blending thoughtful UX with robust back-end architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable software on tight timelines. I thrive on automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and adopting new technologies to keep products fast, secure, and scalable. I value clear communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and helping customers succeed through elegant engineering.

Whitney Clay

I am a seasoned software engineer with 17+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving complex problems by blending thoughtful UX with robust back-end architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable software on tight timelines. I thrive on automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and adopting new technologies to keep products fast, secure, and scalable. I value clear communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and helping customers succeed through elegant engineering.

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I am a seasoned software engineer with 17+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving complex problems by blending thoughtful UX with robust back-end architecture, mentoring teams, and delivering reliable software on tight timelines.

I thrive on automating workflows, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and adopting new technologies to keep products fast, secure, and scalable. I value clear communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and helping customers succeed through elegant engineering.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer at DevOps Blue Lightning
April 20, 2025 - Present
Designed and maintained a Laravel-based platform enabling users to deploy WordPress sites across multiple server environments. Built an automated provisioning workflow using SSH, cPanel, and DNS; developed a React front-end and RESTful APIs; integrated with Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, and AWS. Improved deployment speed by approximately 30%, enhanced UI/UX, and led CI/CD improvements. Built partnerships with educators and librarians to expand platform adoption and supported ongoing training and documentation.
Senior Full Stack Developer / Lead Developer / DevOps at WiderNet
October 20, 2019 - Present
Managed multiple end-to-end development cycles for high‑scale web apps. Implemented API-first back-end with Node.js, Laravel, and PHP; modernized front-end with React and Vue; led DevOps efforts including infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment on AWS/Azure. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver features on time with strong reliability, performance, and security.
Full Stack Developer at Mera
July 20, 2011 - October 19, 2015
Designed and developed on a full-stack JavaScript/LAMP stack, building on-site and online analytics dashboards, API integrations, and data pipelines. Implemented partner programs with educators and librarians to broaden COEP program reach. Led daily operations, technical support, and training for both technical and non‑technical users.
Full Stack Developer at Bytes Route
July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Designed and developed a fully on-boarding service from the ground up, including a real-time event tracking system, interactive tooling, analytics-driven user engagement, and online/offline web apps. Engineered scalable web pages and APIs for partners, integrated analytics, and supported CRM integration.

Education

JD at Campbell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Meredith College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Associate of Arts at Wake Technical Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services