Jacob Stewart

Jacob Stewart PHP Laravel Developer | Vue.js | Interia.js | NOVA | Backend Developer SUMMARY As a highly skilled software engineer with 10 years of experience in web application development, I have a Bachelor of Computer Science degree and a proven track record of designing and developing robust back-end solutions using REST APIs, PHP, and Laravel. My expertise in front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enables me to build responsive and user-friendly interfaces that meet business requirements. Recently, I am using React and Vue for Laravel Mix and Laravel Vite. Additionally, I am proficient in MySQL, jQuery, Python, and Java, and have experience with version control tools such as Git. I excel at problem-solving and optimization, and I have a strong commitment to writing clean, well-organized, and maintainable code. With excellent communication skills, I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets clients' needs. My career goal is to continue to grow as a web application developer and leverage my skills and experience to create innovative solutions that make a positive impact. Some of my key achievements include developing APIs that increased efficiency and productivity, implementing unit testing processes that improved code quality, and delivering web applications that exceeded client expectations. SKILLS PHP, Laravel, Lumen, Laravel Nova, Tailwind CSS, Vue.js, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, RESTful API, Node.js, Amazon Web Services, JavaScript, API Development, Docker, Custom, PHP Script, Full-Stack Development, Ajax, JSON, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, MicroServices, SVN, GIT, JIRA, Kubernetes, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS Dynamodb WORK HISTORY PHP/Laravel Vue js Developer, May 2020 - December 2022, Cogniteq - Provides knowledge transfer in writing Laravel/PHPUnit tests. - Bug fixes, minor new features development, codebase maintenance. - Implement the use of Laravel storage, AWS, MySQL, Redis, and PostgreSQL. - Follow the design from UI/UX team to develop a search component with Laravel / VueJs for main pages search interacting with services and implementing conditions for search result display based on the page the user is searching from. Enhancement of the search system that allows users to search only from the home page. Use CSS framework Bootstrap. - Develop a state picker system with PHP / ReactJs that allows for google map display of t-mobile stores and other information as a pin by integrating GoogleMap. - Environment setup with Docker container. Containerization and deploys and working with git. Full Stack Developer(PHP/ Laravel), July 2016 - April 2020, TRIARE - Used Nodejs to run Grunt tasks and build the project properly. - Worked on multiple JavaScript frameworks (Nodejs) to augment browser based applications with MVC capability. - Working towards the development and upgradation of MEAN-stack web applications using NodeJS and Express. - Developed responsive web page layouts NodeJS. PHP Web Developer, January 2013 - June 2016, Taazaa Inc - Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors - Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders. - Established compatibility with third-party software products by developing programs for modification and integration. - Challenging position with a creative work environment to enhance expertise in web development. - Build a new structure for the easiness of developers, managed a team of 4 interns, and guided them. EDUCATION Master of Information Technology (MIT) University of Windsor Apr 2010 - Aug 2013