Hi! I'm Derek, a Full Stack Web Developer and CISSP certified Cybersecurity Professional

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Full-stack web developer and CISSP-certified cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and securing dynamic web applications.

Skilled in PHP, Python/Django, and JavaScript frameworks with a strong background in AWS applications, secure coding practices, and vulnerability remediation.

Proven ability to manage projects independently, collaborate in remote environments, and deliver efficient, compliant, and secure digital solutions.

Experience

SiteVision Inc.

March 2018 - Present

Lead Web Applications Developer

  • Full Stack Developer, Building and maintaining custom web applications.
  • Designed and deployed new features and custom applications using Django/Python, PHP, and ColdFusion.
  • Oversaw full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, architecture design, development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
  • Directed cybersecurity initiatives including secure application design, vulnerability scanning, 508 and SOC 2 compliance, incident response, and business continuity planning.
  • Collaborated with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic to rapidly develop and deploy public-facing applications that supported critical operations.
  • Implemented version control and Agile methodologies, improving delivery efficiency and code quality across multiple concurrent projects.

CentralApp

October 2017 - May 2018

Salesforce Developer

  • Salesforce Contractor, Improving Salesforce implementations with custom Apex functions.
  • Acquired Salesforce Administrator, App Builder, and Developer certifications.
  • Developed Apex classes, triggers, and Visualforce pages.
  • Collaborated with distributed teams to gather client feedback and solicit requirements.
  • Delivered client solutions that improved data integrity, user experience, and automation efficiency within Salesforce environments.

Education

Concord University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.7 GPA)
  • Undergraduate program focused on object-oriented programming primarily with Java and C++.
  • High priority placed on collobrating in an Agile framework using version control systems (Git)
  • Also completed courses in data structures, networking, and database management.

Skills

What I Bring to the Table

Cybersecurity

  • CISSP
  • OWASP/li>
  • Acunetix & Trend Micro
  • Vulnerability Management & Secure Coding
  • Incident Response
  • HIPAA & SOC 2 Compliance

Backend

  • Django & Python
  • Coldfusion/Lucee
  • PHP & Wordpress
  • RESTful architecture
  • Web APIs, JSON, XML

Frontend

  • Javascript & jQuery
  • Bootstrap
  • React
  • CSS, SASS, LESS
  • Responsive design

Database

  • MS SQL & SQL Server Management Studio
  • MySQL & MySQL Workbench
  • PostgreSQL & PGAdmin
  • Building and Optimizing T-SQL Queries

Hosting

  • Apache & Nginx
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS)
  • AWS
  • Bash Scripting
  • Powershell

DevOps & Tools

  • Git, Github & BitBucket
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Sublime Text
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Postman

Certifications

All Valid Until 2028

  • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
  • Salerforce Certified Developer