Brian Hogue
Cranston,United States
Summary
Solution-driven Drupal Developer adept at contributing to highly collaborative work environment, finding solutions and determining customer satisfaction. Proven experience developing consumer-focused websites using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript. Built products for desktop and mobile app users over 8 years, meeting highest standards for web design, user experience, best practices and speed. Designed and developed web applications across multiple APIs, third-party integrations and databases.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Web Developer
Oomph, Inc.
07.2016 - 09.2025
- Identified and addressed issues related to Drupal (8/9/10/11) configuration, custom code, and third-party integrations by writing new or modifying existing HTML, CSS, JS, PHP
- Performed site-building activities, including creating and modifying views, content types, and themes
- Optimized application performance (Core Web Vitals), implemented security best practices, and conducted quality assurance testing
- Ran regular deploys of new/updated code through a variety of platforms (Pantheon, Acquia, Google Console)
- Wrote and/or remediated code to ensure sites are accessible per Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) international standards
- Enhanced user experience by ensuring responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
- Led evaluation of new tools, modules, and platforms that enhance service delivery capabilities
- Optimized website content for SEO, resulting in improved search engine rankings and increased organic traffic.
- Utilized version control systems to manage code changes and streamline team collaboration on projects.
- Implemented security measures to protect websites from vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging web technologies, applying them to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.
- Executed regular maintenance tasks, including plugin updates and backups, to ensure website stability and security.
- Documented development processes and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge transfer and future project scalability.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to website performance and user satisfaction.
- Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
- Reduced load times and improved site speed by optimizing images, scripts, and other assets.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust web functionalities.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Copy Editor/Page Designer
The Sun of Lowell
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Designed visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications, enhancing reader engagement.
- Reviewed and edited articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines, improving overall quality.
- Collaborated with writers to refine content, ensuring accurate representation of their ideas while maintaining voice.
- Managed tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members to ensure timely publication.
- Implemented feedback from editorial meetings to enhance article quality and align with audience expectations.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking on articles to uphold journalistic integrity and accuracy.
- Formatted documents to ensure consistency in typography, margins, and overall layout, improving readability.
- Utilized digital tools to enhance image quality and optimize content for online platforms.
- Performed quality assurance checks on published content, ensuring adherence to company standards.
Education
Apprentice - Web Development
Launch Academy
Boston, MA07.2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH01.2001
Skills
- Front-end development
- Drupal
- Javascript
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- Responsive design
- Accessibility
- Code debugging
- SEO best practices
- Web performance optimization
Certification
- Acquia-certified Drupal Site Builder | August 2025 – Present
Timeline
Web Developer
Oomph, Inc.
07.2016 - 09.2025
Copy Editor/Page Designer
The Sun of Lowell
08.2010 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
Franklin Pierce University
Apprentice - Web Development
Launch Academy