Hello, I’m Herald Suva, a quality-focused and results-driven professional seeking a position as web developer with years of experience in building various types of web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other technologies. I thrive in collaborative environments and have worked in teams to deliver robust, scalable software. I’m comfortable coaching junior developers and improving development environments to enhance overall velocity and code quality. I value best practices and maintain a developer-friendly workflow, keeping documentation up to date and sharing knowledge with teammates. I’m proactive in proposing improvements, aligning with project goals, and ensuring a positive, productive team experience while delivering reliable software solutions.

Herald Suva

Hello, I’m Herald Suva, a quality-focused and results-driven professional seeking a position as web developer with years of experience in building various types of web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other technologies. I thrive in collaborative environments and have worked in teams to deliver robust, scalable software. I’m comfortable coaching junior developers and improving development environments to enhance overall velocity and code quality. I value best practices and maintain a developer-friendly workflow, keeping documentation up to date and sharing knowledge with teammates. I’m proactive in proposing improvements, aligning with project goals, and ensuring a positive, productive team experience while delivering reliable software solutions.

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Hello, I’m Herald Suva, a quality-focused and results-driven professional seeking a position as web developer with years of experience in building various types of web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and other technologies. I thrive in collaborative environments and have worked in teams to deliver robust, scalable software. I’m comfortable coaching junior developers and improving development environments to enhance overall velocity and code quality.

I value best practices and maintain a developer-friendly workflow, keeping documentation up to date and sharing knowledge with teammates. I’m proactive in proposing improvements, aligning with project goals, and ensuring a positive, productive team experience while delivering reliable software solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Trendspek
October 1, 2019 - Present
Owning the backend of the Trendspek application; planning and developing new features; maintaining existing features; removing technical debt by rewriting inefficient code using modern best practices; staying informed of new developments and keeping other developers updated; maintaining and improving the developer environment and documentation.
Senior Software Engineer at Coding Chiefs
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Integrated user-facing elements developed by frontend teams; built cohesive PHP modules; addressed complex performance and architectural challenges; contributed ideas to improve engineering standards and processes; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship features.
Senior Software Engineer at Shore 360
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Maintained software development for both new and legacy systems; developed scripts to extract car data for sale on Australian websites; ensured cross-browser functionality and appearance; translated UX/UI wireframes into actual code; implemented UI optimizations and enhancements; tested and debugged elements before release; assisted Marketing with mockups and prototypes; organized third-party plugins and scripts.
Senior PHP Developer at Loke
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Troubleshooting, testing and maintaining core software; designed and developed APIs; assisted in engineering new features for company apps; improved current system architecture; provided technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior developers.
Junior Programmer at PreChart Software Inc.
October 1, 2010 - November 1, 2013
Installed and configured hardware and software; repaired and replaced equipment; provided support to non-technical employees; troubleshooted software issues; set up new workstations; maintained and enhanced existing systems; monitored local and remote servers; monitored Delphi-based web apps; developed internal apps using Delphi, DotNet (C#), and PHP; worked in both frontend and backend development; executed manual test cases and analyzed results; performed post-release testing; assisted Marketing with mockups and prototypes; organized third-party plugins and scripts.
ITS Specialist at CyberCity Teleservices Inc.
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Designed scripts used by agents during calls; programmed views, stored procedures and functions; reviewed query performance and optimized code; wrote queries used for client reports; coordinated with internal teams including analysts, QA, account managers and offshore teams; answered phones, chats, and email requests; on-call 24/7 in case of urgent issues.
Senior Software Developer at Coding Chiefs
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Integrate user-facing elements developed by frontend developers, build concise, testable, and reusable PHP modules, and solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges. Contribute ideas to improve engineering standards and processes, provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior developers, and deliver work using a Kanban/Agile/Scrum approach alongside designers, testers, analysts and executives.
Senior Software Engineer at Shore 360
June 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Maintain software development for new and legacy systems, develop scripts for data extraction (e.g., car listings for Australian websites), ensure cross-browser functionality and visual consistency, translate UX/UI wireframes into functional code, optimize UI performance, and perform thorough testing before production release. Create mockups and prototypes aligned with current UI trends, and manage third-party plugins and scripts in collaboration with frontend teams.
IT Specialist at CyberCity Teleservices Inc.
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Responsible for designing product scripts used by agents during calls, programming views, stored procedures and functions, reviewing query performance and optimizing code, writing queries for generating client reports, coordinating the needs of internal reports analysts, QA specialists, account managers and on-shore teams, and providing on-call support 24/7 for issue resolution.

Education

BS in Computer Science at Republic Central College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
B.S. in Computer Science at Republic Central College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

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