RESUME
MY PROFESSIONAL RESUME
My Education & Work
Background History
Missisquoi Valley Union (MVU) High School
August 1998 – May 1999
International Student Exchange Program as Senior Student
- This was my initial ticket to The United States
- I spent 1 month of orientation about culture, social life in a summer camp at Los Angeles
- Studied as Senior student in MVU High School in Swanton, Vermont
- First winter was tough, from tropical island to a city close to the Canadian border; at that time, the snow piled up to the roof in the backyard
- Made my first snow angel and threw my first snow ball
- Host parents helped me creating my first snowman
- English language was the biggest challenge because I was not fluent and it affected my social communication
- Host parents helped me with that and I am grateful to have them in my life
Iowa State University
August 1999 – May 2003
B.Sc of Computer Engineering
- Virtual Reality was in the beginning phase and Iowa State University's professor were few pioneers
- College life was amazing in ISU; met many friends that are still in contact today
- It was 4 fun years study and during that period, I studied html programming which paved the way to the work that I have been doing in the past 9 years
DePaul University
March 2004 – April 2006
M.Sc of Telecommunication Systems
- I moved from Ames, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois to attend my study at DePaul University
- I love the Chinatown there; lots of Asian food varieties
- I love the windy city of Chicago and enjoyed my 2 years there
- The study was about cellphone tower, fiber optic, mobile network, anything that was about telecommunication systems which was barely used in my line of work nowadays, but nonetheless it was great experience
- Few weeks after graduation, I got a job at SmartWorks as Java Developer where I studied more about coding and project management
SmartWorks, LLC
May 2006 – September 2007
Java/J2EE Developer
- Troubleshoot issues and make system adjustments to resolve issues
- Collaborate effectively within the team to build Java/J2EE application
- Work with EJB to manage the business logic of an application
- Agile Development
- Maintenance, repair and performance tuning applications End user support activities
SAP
October 2007 – October 2015
Applications Consultant
- Technical Lead for SAP Environmental Compliance (EC) installation/upgrade and configuration
- Created step by step instruction for installation/upgrade process
- Co-developed data migration tool for SAP EC
- Technical Lead for Data Migration
- Created and maintained internal sandbox, training systems and content development systems
Donny Studio
January 2011 – Present
WordPress Developer
- Build website using Genesis, Understrap framework or page builder e.g. Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, Beaver, Muffin - BeTheme, Fusion - Avada, Enfold, PageLines
- Create and Customize RESTful APIs to integrate WordPress to external web apps
- Develop Multi-site, Implement Security and SSL Certificate on domains within the network
- Customize everything about WooCommerce and its extension plugins
- Configure and Customize Learn Dash & Tutor LMS
- Build fast & powerful any searchable content (AJAX functionality) using FacetWP & SearchWP or custom coded
- Git Version Control for development within Agile team
- Speed Optimization to have the site loads under 3 seconds
- Familiar with most of the hosting management, including Cloudways, WPEngine, Kinsta, SiteGround, GoDaddy, BlueHost, HostGator and any host that is using cPanel
- Backup, Restore and Migration from one server (hosting) to another server (hosting)
- Cross Browser Compatibility & Responsive Layout; so the site looks good in all devices
WordPress
Custom Build (Theme & Plugin)
Theme & Plugin Development
WordPress Best Practice
Genesis, Understrap, PageLines
Avada, Enfold, Jupiter, Astra
RESTful APIs
WordPress <-> Any WebApps
Multi-site Development
Educational, Franchise, etc.
WooCommerce Customization
You have ideas, I can build it
Learn Dash & Tutor LMS
Monetize Any Knowledge Online
FacetWP and SearchWP
Build searchable functionality
WordPress
Migration, Speed Loading & Maintenance
Cloudways, WPEngine, Kinsta,
SiteGround, GoDaddy,
BlueHost, Hostgator, etc.
Speed Optimization
Site loads under 3 seconds
Git version control
Manage Branch & Merging
Domain Management
SSL Certificate & DNS configuration
Security and Spam Protection
Two Factor Authentication
Email Delivery Signature
Branding your email delivery
Cross Browser Compatibility
Responsive Layout
Investment For Projects
Saving Cost For Clients
Genesis Framework
This theme was part of the breast cancer campaign that I joined, it was in the early phase of Genesis theme. That year was the year that I started using Genesis theme for building my website and some of my clients. FREE (value $499.95)...
July 7, 2009Gravity Forms
Gravity Forms is simply one of the best, if not the best form for WordPress. It has many adds-on that connects to many awesome third party application. FREE (value $59/year)...
August 16, 2012WPMUDEV
This is a set of premium service that I joined and can be extended to my clients. I love Defender for great security, Hummingbird for caching and optimization, Hustle for Marketing and Smush for image optimization. FREE (value $588/year)...
September 28, 2016ShortPixel
This tool is one of the best image optimization tool that I have been using in my of my clients site. The result is immediate and amazing. You will get 1000-5000 images per month as a way to express thank you for having me as your preferred developer. FREE (value up to $59.88/year)...
June 3, 2019Modula Gallery
Modula is awesome gallery tool that is great for showcasing portfolio work that requires high image resolution. This integrates nicely with Shortpixel. I will help integrating them so you will have site that is elegant looking and optimized for speed. FREE (value $99/year)...
June 3, 2019Elementor Extension
In 2019, I have invested into some Elementor extensions that are lightweight and useful for the project, which includes Essential Adds-on ($199.97), Elementor Extras ($140.98) and Elementor Custom Skin PRO ($149). If you are using Elementor for your site, these licenses together with Elementor Pro would be configured FREE for your site....
June 21, 2019Elementor Pro
This is the hottest and most intuitive page builder in the history of WordPress. The code is lightweight so it runs fast and it has endless customization for any layouts. FREE (value $49/year)...
June 22, 2019Learning Management System (LMS)
If you ever need to build online learning module, Tutor LMS is one of the best and easy to use tool for managing all your courses, quizzes, etc. I have been using LearnDash for my clients and TutorLMS has some advantages in terms of functionality and customization. FREE (value $149/year)...
August 9, 2019Login Press
From auto login, social login, redirect after login, custom error message, limit login attempts, custom layout and many other awesome feature, Login Press got it all covered for customizing the WordPress login page. FREE (value $75/year)...
August 9, 2019Themeisle
Neve, Hestia, Shopisle, Zelle from https://themeisle.com are the four themes with many demos that would be good starting point for your business site using Elementor builder that will run fast and looks beautiful. FREE (value $99/year)...
September 19, 2019The X Factor About Myself
Why You Need To Hire Me
- Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard, full of energy for new challenges, seizes opportunity, enthusiastic, disciplined, hard-working and a total team player
- Functional / Technical Skills – Strong functional and technical knowledge and skills within website development. Solid understanding of project management, QA and multiple SDLC approaches
- Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
- Presentation and Communication Skills – Exceptional client-facing and presentation skills. Excellent communication and writing skills. This includes great ability to communicate with non-technical users and provide guidance to streamline business process
- Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations to customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers
- Time Management – Uses time effectively & efficiently, prioritizes projects, gets more done in less time. I am organized and able to work on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
- Remote-work Skills – A lot of experience working remote; thus I am comfortable with command line, self-motivated, able to work independently, which I think is must have criteria for remote work
- Strong Commitment – I am easy to work with and do not leave a project until the client is satisfied. A good sense of humor even when meeting a deadline
