Paul Pearson
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Since 1985, I've cultivated extensive expertise in custom application and database development, beginning with dBase3+ and FoxPro. Upon high school graduation, I proudly served in the US Navy during Operation Desert Storm, furthering my tech acumen with tailored computer solutions. Following a distinguished six-year service tenure, the advent of PHP3 propelled me into crafting specialized PHP applications catering to diverse business needs.
By 2000, I pioneered a high-performance banner ad solution leveraging PHP and MySQL. The subsequent year saw my innovation in creating the industry's first licensing API for PHP applications, fortified by advanced encryption methods. My career trajectory has since been dedicated to assisting businesses and top-tier web development agencies with bespoke PHP applications, virtual machine (VM) administration, web development, secure server management, SQL database optimization, and SEO strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Eng, Infrastructure/Cloud/Security
Hallmark Home Mortgage
01.2022 - Current
- Authored and maintained 60+ well-organized, efficient and successful customer facing and internal websites based on PHP and mySQL.
- Oversaw the setup, configuration, and maintenance of 20+ VMs distributed across three on-prem hosts.
- Had strong hands-on experience with VMWare/vSphere, including the setup, configuration, and optimization of large-scale cloud VM environments, particularly AWS, Linode, and Digital Ocean.
- Implemented and maintain security policies, procedures, and tools to safeguard both cloud and VMWare environments.
- Ensured optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and security measures were in place across all cloud environments.
- Provided timely reports and updates to senior C-Suite management on the status, health, and performance of the infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
- Demonstrated a rapid learning ability and adaptability to new situations, while identifying issues, analyzing information, and providing solutions to problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Software Developer
Hallmark Home Mortgage
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed, Prototyped, and Developed software for all customer facing websites utilizing PHP and mySQL.
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate team members.
- Led version control efforts for organization, employing public and open source repositories.
- Designed, developed, and deployed forward-thinking systems and scalable, highly available customer-facing websites that met user needs and enhanced productivity.
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
Software Developer
Ruoff Home Mortgage
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Designed, Benchmarked, Implemented, Monitored, and Maintained the www.ruoff.com website infrastructure during the 101st Indianapolis 500 race weekend. Website successfully viewed by all visitors regardless of the surge of traffic over four days without incident.
- Honored as the Technology Department Employee of the Year in 2016.
- Designed, configured, setup, and maintained a proper infrastructure to replace the ineffective and costly Amazon instances yielding a minimum savings of $30,000/year.
- Researched, Created, Configured, Proactively Maintains, and Manages the various infrastructure websites/virtual machines that comprise the Ruoff Home Mortgage internal and external internet presence.
- Constantly and consistently called upon by fellow employees to provide knowledge concerning a vast array of topics.
- Setup and maintains the Distributed Source Code Repository server that manages all of the Ruoff Home Mortgage source code.
- Developed and implemented the 'Development Best Practices' manual, 'Development Process' manual, and the 'Distributed Version Control' manual in use at Ruoff Home Mortgage.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
Senior Web Developer
Ma3SC
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Created custom PHP applications for clients - some of which are running on 1,000’s of servers.
- Handle all client interactions from initial consultation through product delivery.
- Maintained Unix/Linux hosting servers - dedicated, virtual, and cloud based - for clients.
- Optimized clients website to handle increased traffic from national media exposure campaigns.
- Assisted clients in implementing SEO, newsletter, and advertisement campaigns for holiday product sales.
- Created several high performance backend API’s utilizing PHP for clients’ mobile applications.
- Developed iOS, Windows, and Linux desktop applications for clients.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve client website problems.
- Developed technical solutions required to accommodate specific user-facing assets
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, PHP, AJAX, and JSON coding.
Web Developer
Sweetwater Sound
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Coded websites using PHP, mySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
- Lead programmer that rewrote ecommerce application and website.
- Added $32M in sales by reengineering PHP/mySQL codebase and implementing a distributed version control system utilizing the latest technologies yielding a 45x ROI.
- Was instrumental in refactoring and optimizing a large/complex e-commerce PHP codebase.
- Trained junior programmers on PHP/MySQL best practices and code optimizations.
Education
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School - US Navy
Orlando, FL1992
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Nappanee, IN07.1990
Skills
- PHP Scripting Language Expert
- mySQL/SQLite Database Administration
- Unix/Linux System Administration
- VMWare and Cloud Administrator
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Distributed Version Control
- Software Development
- API Design Knowledge
- Advanced Coding
- Database Development
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
Hobbies
- Pickleball aficionado: Working to master pickleball after years of playing racquetball. It allows me to maintain physical agility and health, but also enhances my strategic thinking, collaborative dynamics, and adaptability.
- Mil-Sim Gaming community member: Engaged in a military simulation (mil-sim) gaming community, which emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership skills, and teamwork.
- Amateur drone pilot: Passionate about exploring the realm of aerial photography and videography through drone piloting. This hobby has cultivated my skills in precision navigation, spatial awareness, and understanding of aerial regulations.
Timeline
Lead Software Eng, Infrastructure/Cloud/Security
Hallmark Home Mortgage
01.2022 - Current
Software Developer
Hallmark Home Mortgage
01.2018 - 01.2022
Software Developer
Ruoff Home Mortgage
02.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Web Developer
Ma3SC
01.2006 - 01.2016
Web Developer
Sweetwater Sound
08.2004 - 01.2006
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School - US Navy
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
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