Daniel Ray
Lafayette
Summary
Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in scalable content platforms and CMS architecture. Proven success in leading end-to-end project development, integrating APIs, and mentoring junior developers while ensuring alignment with client goals and delivering high-quality software solutions. Accomplished Senior Full Stack Developer experienced in CMS architecture and full-stack solutions. Skilled in managing comprehensive project lifecycles, integrating third-party APIs, and fostering collaboration among development teams, ensuring seamless software deployments that meet client specifications and enhance user experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Full Stack Developer
Bighero
Lafayette
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced software quality and performance through code reviews and implementation of best practices.
- Integrated third-party APIs to expand application capabilities and improve user experience.
- Mentored junior developers on coding standards and problem-solving techniques.
- Developed and managed project plans aligned with company objectives, defining scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Implemented project management best practices and conducted regular team meetings to clarify objectives and tasks.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to established timelines and budgets.
- Increased repeat business by {25%} by delivering exceptional client service and fostering long-term relationships.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Upwork
01.2018 - Current
- Assessed client cybersecurity needs and developed tailored solutions.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems.
- Implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive data.
- Provided training sessions for clients on cybersecurity best practices.
- Analyzed threats and provided recommendations for mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated third-party software solutions for their ability to enhance organizational security posture before purchase and implementation.
- Implemented strong authentication methods across the organization's network environment.
- Developed disaster recovery plans in case of a major breach or attack on the organization's IT infrastructure.
- Performed risk assessments of existing IT infrastructure to identify areas of vulnerability and develop mitigation plans.
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Upwork.com
02.2013 - 12.2025
- Delivered 144 successful full stack projects, improving efficiency by 35% while maintaining high-quality standards and on-time completion.
- Built and deployed end-to-end web applications using modern frontend (React, Vue, Angular) and backend (Node.js, Python, PHP, Laravel) technologies.
- Collaborated with global clients to define technical requirements and system architecture, delivering creative solutions for complex business problems and fostering long-term relationships.
- Managed full project lifecycles from requirements gathering to deployment and post-launch support, ensuring code quality and security compliance.
- Maintained clear, proactive communication to align project deliverables with client goals and ensure successful outcomes.
- Translated customer needs into technical specifications and responsive UI/UX implementations, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Researched emerging industry trends to provide recommendations that enhanced client satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
- (Self-employed)
Freelance Web Developer
Hitwebs.com
Provo
02.2008 - 12.2021
- Developed and maintained dynamic, engaging websites using Adobe Flash (ActionScript 3.0) and HTML/CSS, ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
- Created interactive animations, banners, and multimedia content with Adobe Flash to enhance user experience and visual storytelling.
- Translated design mockups and wireframes into clean, functional, and responsive HTML websites.
- Collaborated with designers and project managers to understand requirements and deliver projects on schedule.
- Integrated basic JavaScript for interactive elements and form validations within HTML-based sites.
- Performed website updates, troubleshooting, and bug fixes for existing Flash and HTML properties.
- Optimized web assets for performance and faster loading times.
Education
High School Diploma -
MCHS
Lafayette, Tennessee, USA03-1994
Skills
- Adobe Flash (ActionScript 30)
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Website development
- Website maintenance
- Website troubleshooting
- Website optimization
- API integration
- Project management
- Client communication
- Industry trend research
- Client relationship management
- PHP
- Laravel
- React
- Nextjs
- Nodejs
- Java
- Python
- Code Reviews
- API Integration
- Mentoring Junior Developers
- Software Quality Assurance
- Project Planning and Management
- Mentor Development Practices
- Software testing
- Cybersecurity protocols
- Risk assessment
- Technical documentation
- System architecture
- Critical thinking
- Security implementation
- Frontend development
- Progressive web apps
- Backend development
- DevOps practices
- ReactJS knowledge
- Performance tuning
- Machine learning integration
- Cross-platform development
- Nodejs experience
- Git version control
- DevOps principles
- Django framework
- Microservice stacks
- NoSQL databases
- JavaScript proficiency
- Software best practices
- Angular
- CSS expertise
- CSS proficiency
- Quality assurance
- Server-side rendering
- Web technologies: angularjs, jQuery, bootstrap
- Security best practices
- Ruby on Rails
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | (ISC)² | 2023
Timeline
Senior Full Stack Developer
Bighero
02.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Consultant
Upwork
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Upwork.com
02.2013 - 12.2025
Freelance Web Developer
Hitwebs.com
02.2008 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
MCHS