Brian Kilburn

• Web Application and Module development; Headless Drupal application development; Software system engineering; Created Databases, implemented Database relations and models; Maintenance and Debugging; Automated Testing; Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications; Extremely fluent with HTML5/XHTML and CSS; Experience working with PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery; Ability to write JavaScript with and without the use of frameworks such as jQuery; Experience designing and developing responsive design websites; Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.; Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages; Ability to understand CSS changes to have consistent style across platforms and browsers; Experience developing web solutions in Drupal 8/9 and PHP implementations in a LAMP environment; Ability to architect enterprise Drupal solutions including data, display, and information architecture; Advanced site-building experience including deep familiarity with Drupal modules such as CTools, Views, and Panels; Experience creating custom Drupal 8/9 modules; Experience building responsive websites using Drupal CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery; Knowledge of PHP, PHP files and theme functions, and knowledge of the Drupal theme layer.
• Performed development, debugging, optimization and automation to support implementation of products and applications.
• Understood full technology stack and underlying applications, services and databases, resulting in optimal program performance.

• Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
• Provided ongoing support for users experiencing issues or requiring assistance with application functionality.
• Contributed to successful project completion with effective time management and prioritization skills, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing applications.
• Improved software efficiency by identifying and resolving programming errors in existing systems.
• Optimized code quality through regular peer reviews, resulting in fewer defects and easier maintenance.

• Drupal Developer.
• Worked with back-end developers to design APIs.
• Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve overall user experience on web platforms.
• Refactored legacy code bases to modernize software architecture and improve maintainability.
• Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
• Troubleshot and resolved complex technical issues, maintaining optimal system performance and uptime.
• Maintained clear documentation of system architectures, workflows, and coding standards for reference by other team members.
• Developed unit test cases for testing and automation.

• Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle.
• Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex coding issues.
• Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing priorities and maintaining a strong work ethic.
• Reduced system errors and improved reliability through rigorous debugging processes.
• Participated in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of team deliverables.

• Tasks include working on several different website projects, some will be small changes, others large implementations or D7 -D8/9 migrations.
• Worked with back-end developers to design APIs.
• Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve overall user experience on web platforms.

Relevant Coursework: Object Oriented Programming I, Object Oriented Programming II, Intro to Discrete Data Structures, Data Structures, Microsoft Office & Data Analysis, Introduction to Game Programming, Mobile App development for Android, Intro to Database Systems, Cyberspace security and ethics, Machine Learning

• Honoree of Cum Laude
• Dean's List Spring 2016
• Dean's List Fall 2016
• Dean's List Spring 2017
• Dean's List Fall 2017
• Dean's List Spring 2018
• Dean's List Fall 2018
• 3.7 GPA