Dan Shedd
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US$25.00
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ABOUT ME
WordPress Expert & Software Developer / Hobby game developer
WordPress Expert & Software Developer / Hobby game developer
I am a Software and Web Developer, and I specialize in WordPress development and I have strong skills in PHP, Java, Javascript and MySQL.
When I'm not working on client projects, I often enjoy developing games and game development tools and making music. I love learning and helping others learn!
English
Eastern Time (US & Canada) (-05:00)
Joined February 2018
EXPERTISE
12 years experience | 1 endorsement
I have worked as a professional web developer since 2012. Specifically, the jobs I've had have focused around building custom WordPress t...
I have worked as a professional web developer since 2012. Specifically, the jobs I've had have focused around building custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up.
12 years experience | 1 endorsement
Building custom solutions in WordPress has familiarized me with PHP. I have written API wrappers, integrated different libraries into plu...
Building custom solutions in WordPress has familiarized me with PHP. I have written API wrappers, integrated different libraries into plugins, etc. I am familiar with using composer to manage dependencies.
12 years experience | 1 endorsement
Being a full-stack web developer, I frequently use JavaScript and jQuery for front-end development. I do a lot of JSON parsing, AJAX load...
Being a full-stack web developer, I frequently use JavaScript and jQuery for front-end development. I do a lot of JSON parsing, AJAX loading, and API implementation. Gulp is my preferred build system for personal and professional projects.
I have some personal and professional experience with Vue and React.
12 years experience | 1 endorsement
Most websites that I have built have utilized a MySQL database. I have experience building and working with custom relational tables and ...
Most websites that I have built have utilized a MySQL database. I have experience building and working with custom relational tables and am very familiar with the WordPress DB structure as well.
9 years experience
I use git regularly in my day-to-day, as well as for my hobby projects. I'm very familiar with the basics, as well as some of the more nu...
I use git regularly in my day-to-day, as well as for my hobby projects. I'm very familiar with the basics, as well as some of the more nuanced intricacies.
15 years experience
I have been using Ubuntu as my primary operating system since 2009, I host my personal websites on a self managed Ubuntu VPS, I managed t...
I have been using Ubuntu as my primary operating system since 2009, I host my personal websites on a self managed Ubuntu VPS, I managed the MusicIDB custom webserver before we switched to Beanstalk, and I managed 3 CentOS VPSes hosting client websites at my last job.
5 years experience
I use Go for many of my hobby projects and scripting needs.
I also built a production API on AWS Lambda in Go.
I use Go for many of my hobby projects and scripting needs.
I also built a production API on AWS Lambda in Go.
REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS
(1 reviews)
Dalton Barry
November 2020
This session was brilliant and Dan is a natural born teacher, very easy going with clear descriptions on every topic we discussed, really learned a lot and have found my go to teacher for the near future and beyond.
EMPLOYMENTS
Software Developer
Freelance
2020-01-01-Present
I work with digital agencies as an on-demand senior developer. I have a strong focus on backend development, and specialize in WordPress ...
I work with digital agencies as an on-demand senior developer. I have a strong focus on backend development, and specialize in WordPress and WooCommerce custom development.
I work with websites of all kinds, but e-commerce is my specialty. I've worked with shops of all types and sizes, selling physical and digital goods.
HTML/CSS
PHP
jQuery
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HTML/CSS
PHP
jQuery
WordPress
WooCommerce
Shopify
React
JavaScript
BigCommerce
Vue.js
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Co-Founder and CTO
MusicIDB
2012-11-01-Present
I am a full-stack developer working with Spring & Hibernate frameworks.
I manage the technical aspects and software implementations of o...
I am a full-stack developer working with Spring & Hibernate frameworks.
I manage the technical aspects and software implementations of our AWS hosting environment.
I work with another co-founder on MySQL database design decisions, front-end development work, taking on support responsibilities, and thinking through aesthetic and user experience.
HTML/CSS
Java
Git
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HTML/CSS
Java
Git
Eclipse
Spring
JavaScript
Apache tomcat
Apache ant
Hibernate ORM
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Senior Developer
Digital Artisans
2017-08-01-2020-12-01
I am responsible for scoping and developing large-scale and complex software projects, generally using WordPress, developing advanced Jav...
I am responsible for scoping and developing large-scale and complex software projects, generally using WordPress, developing advanced JavaScript and PHP functionality, API integration, data imports/exports, designing custom database schemas, and providing technical insight to project managers.
I work directly with clients on support issues.
I work regularly with JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS (and scss), WordPress, Linux (centOS and Ubuntu), and Git.
HTML/CSS
PHP
MySQL
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HTML/CSS
PHP
MySQL
Git
WordPress
JavaScript
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PROJECTS
WoodWombView Project
2017
I made this game with my roommate in less than 72 hours. We completed the game, and submitted it to Ludum Dare, a global game jam.
I made this game with my roommate in less than 72 hours. We completed the game, and submitted it to Ludum Dare, a global game jam.
Clean ThemeView Project
2020
Clean Theme is an intentionally minimalist base theme for professional WordPress developers. It is the theme that I built this website wi...
Clean Theme is an intentionally minimalist base theme for professional WordPress developers. It is the theme that I built this website with, and it’s what I use for my own WordPress projects. It is a stripped down WordPress theme created to be used as a project starting point.
PHP
WordPress
Bootstrap
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PHP
WordPress
Bootstrap
JavaScript
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