Brennan Kelly
IT Consultant / Full Stack Developer
Hopkins,MN
Summary
Accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer and Systems Architect with 5+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling custom web applications, CMS/CRM platforms, and IT infrastructure from the ground up. Expert in Laravel, Drupal, HubSpot, AWS, React/React Native, and advanced API integrations (Stripe, Google Maps/ArcGIS, AI automation), delivering secure, high-performance systems that solve real-world business and mission-critical challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Developer
Light a Candle
Hopkins
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained AWS infrastructure, including servers, S3 buckets, and storage resources, ensuring scalable and reliable operations for sensitive donor and sponsorship data
- Led major upgrade of Drupal CMS from version 9 to 11 and performed ongoing improvements, enhancing performance, security, and functionality
- Developed secure donation management platform from the ground up using Laravel framework and Stripe API integration, enabling full financial accountability and automated transaction processing
- Integrated AI-driven automation features into custom Laravel CMS, streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency
- Consolidated disparate tools (Airtable, Asana, and Zapier) into a unified master system, eliminating redundancies and reducing manual processes
- Secured vulnerable areas of Drupal CMS, protecting sensitive child sponsorship and donor information from potential exposures
- Diagnosed and resolved critical issues, including recurring donation errors, payment failures, and reconciliation discrepancies, ensuring 100% transaction accuracy and maintaining donor trust
Freelance Web Developer / IT Lead
Freelance
Hopkins
03.2024 - Current
- Designed and built three custom CMS/CRM systems from scratch using Laravel on Ubuntu servers, incorporating visualized datasets, lead/customer management, instant quote generation, AI-driven automation, seamless data flow, and interactive Google Maps drawing tools for precise fence and job-site mapping
- Developed and launched two complete websites from the ground up, delivering one client $2,400 in monthly operational cost savings through streamlined processes and reduced third-party dependencies
- Consolidated fragmented tools and workflows for multiple clients, eliminating redundant subscriptions and manual tasks to achieve thousands of dollars in monthly savings
- Built tailored CRM solution for underground utility contractor, enabling fully remote operations and removing the need for physical office space
- Created specialized lead, job, and quote management platform for fence contractor featuring interactive Google Maps fence-drawing functionality, accelerating estimating accuracy and project planning
- Provided strategic consultations to clients on business efficiency, organizational workflows, and AI integrations, identifying opportunities and implementing solutions that drove measurable productivity gains
- Maintained nine client websites and backend infrastructure, ensuring high uptime, optimal performance, and robust security standards
- Managed domain registrations, Cloudflare security configurations, VMware virtualization environments, and provisioned/maintained two Dell PowerEdge servers for reliable client hosting
- Engineered and maintained on-premise server infrastructure, including a custom self-hosted automated backup scheduler built from scratch to guarantee client data integrity and rapid disaster recovery
IT Developer & Systems Specialist
YWAM Medical Ships
Mazatlan
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Designed and developed three mission-critical web applications using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS:Interactive Bible translation tracking system powered by ArcGIS API for visualizing language and translation data across Mexico
Custom room booking platform for dormitories and apartments, enabling real-time reservations and housing coordination for international teams
Daily meal planning and kitchen operations system to track headcounts, dietary restrictions, and meal requirements, reducing waste and improving efficiency - Engineered and managed comprehensive HubSpot CRM/CMS ecosystem as primary platform for operations, including advanced integrations, custom forms, and automation workflows
- Built end-to-end volunteer management system within HubSpot for a medical ship ministry, handling full-cycle applications, onboarding, scheduling, and tracking for hundreds of volunteers
- Developed, optimized, and troubleshot numerous HubSpot workflows, fixing integration errors, updating forms, and automating processes to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues across HubSpot, custom PHP applications, and internal systems, ensuring reliable performance in a complex mission environment
- Miscellaneous leadership experience incross cultural environment
Education
Bachelor's degree - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Ames, IA05.2016
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
- PHP (Laravel)
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- React / React Native
- HTML / CSS
- Java
- Python
- SQL / MySQL
- C
Platforms & Tools
- Drupal CMS
- HubSpot CRM/CMS (Advanced Workflows & Automations)
- AWS (EC2, S3, Storage, Lightsail)
- Ubuntu / Linux Servers
- VMware Virtualization
- Cloudflare Security
- Git / Version Control
- Stripe API Integrations
- Google Maps API / ArcGIS API
- QuickBooks Integrations
- Zapier / Airtable / Asana Automation
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Web Developer
Light a Candle
06.2025 - Current
Freelance Web Developer / IT Lead
Freelance
03.2024 - Current
IT Developer & Systems Specialist
YWAM Medical Ships
10.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor's degree - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University of Science and Technology