PHP, CSS, JavaScript/JQuery, Bootstrap, Akamai, Caching/Minification Mechanisms, WordPress, Node, Gulp, WordPress Vagrant Environment

Hired as lead developer, we rebuilt the Sportsnet.ca website with fellow pros, using WordPress as a CMS and publishing system. Enjoyed providing code review in an Agile environment, building a thoughtful and well documented code base, tailored to our editor’s frequent publishing, and unifying multiple APIs and endpoints.

Responsibilities

Enhanced user interface responsiveness across various microsites, leveraging Bootstrap integration, pioneered WordPress plugin development, optimizing for high-traffic conditions, conducted environment optimizations and bug fixes, contributing to the robustness of digital platforms.

Project Challenges

Tailored WordPress feeds and played a pivotal role in integrating WordPress with Sportsnet’s mobile app, enriching the user experience and content accessibility.

Takeaways

It’s was an enjoyable experience working with large, well structured teams, especially in an Agile environment.