Kevin Cruddas

KEV CRUDDAS Lead Full Stack Web Developer Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Highly accomplished Lead Full Stack Developer with over 20 years of experience (since 2005) in architecting, developing, and deploying complex web applications. Expert in the PHP ecosystem, with specialized mastery in Laravel, Livewire, and Vue.js . A proven technical leader and Upwork Top Rated Plus Freelancer, recognized for delivering high-impact B2C portals, e-commerce solutions, and infrastructure for the Esports industry. TECHNICAL SKILLS Category Technologies & Tools Backend PHP (OOP), Laravel, Livewire, CodeIgniter, MySQL, SQL, API Development Frontend HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vue.js, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery E-commerce/CMS WordPress (Themes/Plugins), WooCommerce, Magento, Drupal, October CMS Infrastructure Azure, Cpanel/WHM Management, Git, NPM, Webpack Integrations Stripe (Connect/Subscriptions), PayPal, Authorize.net, Worldpay, Amazon API PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ClaytonGlass | Lead Full Stack Developer | Jan 2022 – Present ●​ Architected and maintained the company’s primary B2C web portal using Laravel, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS. ●​ Engineered a multi-tenancy system allowing both internal employees and external clients to manage orders seamlessly. ●​ Developed a complex client order quotation tool and a live delivery status management system. Cover 3 Creative | Full Stack Developer | Nov 2020 – Present ●​ Lead developer for a diverse range of projects, from custom WordPress builds to full-scale portal applications. ●​ Developed a franchise management portal for a major US sandwich restaurant chain (82 outlets) using Laravel and Livewire. ●​ Built a comprehensive fundraiser and admin portal for a US-based ice cream company. Gamesharkz (Esports) | Sole Full Stack Developer | June 2019 – Nov 2020 ●​ Built the entire site infrastructure from initial concept to launch as the sole developer. ●​ Integrated complex social OAuth systems (Twitch, Discord, Facebook) and automated Discord notifications. ●​ Implemented a competitive wager and tournament system featuring Stripe Connect for automated user payouts. PaydayGG LLC (Esports) | Lead Full Stack Developer | Sept 2017 – Nov 2018 ●​ Spearheaded a development team in building a dynamic tournament platform with ladder and bracket systems. ●​ Integrated multiple third-party gaming APIs and social media automation. ●​ Managed the implementation of premium subscription services and token systems via Stripe and PayPal. LifeSOULutions | Full Stack Developer | Dec 2015 – July 2017 ●​ Developed high-volume marketing funnels and sales pages with integrated split testing. ●​ Modernized digital footprint by converting all web properties to fully mobile-responsive designs. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE ●​ Sambrella & Company LLC (2015): Lead Developer for high-volume Amazon seller; created custom plugins and integrated Amazon APIs. ●​ Pro World Gaming League -): Head Developer for a large-scale gaming website built on CodeIgniter. ●​ Freelance Work (2005–Present): Upwork Top Rated Plus freelancer delivering bespoke PHP applications globally . CORE COMPETENCIES ●​ Project Lifecycle: Strong commitment from inception through to deployment and maintenance. ●​ Business Alignment: Expert at translating complex business requirements into functional technical specifications. ●​ Standards: Deep understanding of DRY architecture, W3C standards, and web accessibility.