Embracing My Inner Nerd - Phillip Emmons

Resume

Phillip Emmons

831.236.0849  |   philemmons.now@gmail.com
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SYSTEM ADMIN / SOFTWARE ENGINEER / WEB DEVELOPER

Entry Level Software Engineer committed toward a second career by utilizing B.S. in Computer Science: Software Engineering – ethically designed, developed and deployed large scale software systems that executed on a variety of platforms including mobile, cloud, and other computing devices. Primarily team participation with all aspects of software process such as codebase understanding, attending design and analysis meetings, devising technical documentation and implementation based on specifications. Broadening qualitative and conceptual abilities through computational Mathematics was achieved, enjoyable, and challenging as well. Embracing opportunities for advancement, honing technology expertise, and becoming an asset within the company’s culture are critical.

Industry Experience

WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR / DEVELOPER     02/2024 to Present

Website Chair  |  Monterey Bay Area Roundup (Nonprofit), Monterey, CA. 93940

Responsible for day-to-day administration of hosting service and website. Ensuring accessibility, responsiveness, and efficient user experience.

  • Monitor, maintain, and refactor the organization’s website, focusing on content, functionality and consistent layout.
  • Optimized accessibility and ADA compliance utilizing WCAG 2.1 guidelines with online tools and manual testing methodologies.
  • Collaborate with various nonprofit Chairpersons for achieving objectives, updates, and requests.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner increasing uptime.
  • Scheduled routine backups and applied a data loss prevention plan.
  • Utilize version control with Git ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Manage domain, DNS, redirects, SSL certificates, and security patches.
  • Configure, design, and normalize databases with phpMyAdmin and MySQL.
  • Write high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code in a consistent, descriptive, and modular design for scalability.
  • Migrating hosting service from Namecheap to Wix as business requirements changed.
  • Improved organic search results by optimizing technical, on-Site, and off-site SEO with refactoring code and emphasizing on relevant keywords for users or search engines.
  • Deployed a fully translated Spanish version which increased user’s engagement.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR / IT MANAGER     09/2021 to 10/2023

Information Technology Manager  |  Evans Data Corporation, Santa Cruz, CA. 95062

Administer and oversees all computer related tasks, challenges, and solutions. Daily direct contact with other department leaders and team members.

  • Updating content or deploying new functions, and maintaining company’s online presence for various websites using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL and CMS stack.
  • Maintaining servers by keeping OS updated, ensuring regular backups, and checking for hardware errors.
  • Oversee proper functionality with internal and external networks, troubleshooting issues, and software configurations.
  • Developed and execute data loss prevention schedules including redundancies.
  • Configured and secured endpoints, printers, and devices with regular software updates, firewalls, anti-virus and malware software installations, scans, and updates.
  • Document software and licenses sources, installations, and expirations for needed endpoints.
  • Managing mail servers, accounts, and accessibility for successful continuous communication.
  • Administration of Cloud based systems and SQL databases ensuring efficiency with normalization and indexes for our stacks.
  • Continually work with teammates to enhance our online reputation and presence with implementing SEO weekly content changes from Director of Operations and Marketing.
  • CMS and plug-ins, third party or custom, updates are implemented regularly.
  • Implement, test, and deploy enterprise grade survey software for critical data gathering based on business needs and requirements.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / IT SPECIALIST     08/2020 to 09/2021

IT Technician  |  philemmons.com, Marina, CA. 93933

Designed, developed, and optimized software solutions for user’s business requirements.

  • Analyze user’s needs and design, test, and develop hardware or software to meet those requirements.
  • Recommend software upgrades for customer’s existing applications and systems.
  • Implement updates, changes, or configuration, plan successful integration, including training, feedback, and maintenance of those systems.

Skill Set Overview

Technical - Deep Technical - Broad Personality
Java ■■■□□ Data Structures, Git Prioritize Goals
HTML5 ■■■■□ G-Suite, Python Implement Technologies
CSS3 ■■■■□ JQuery, PostgreSQL Achieve Results
PHP ■■■□□ Bootstrap, Algorithms Embrace Growth
MySql ■■■□□ Express, NodeJS Adaptive
WCAG ■■□□□ Angular, Spring Boot Work-Life Balance
JavaScript ■□□□□    


Education

  • Bachelor of Science - Computer Science: Software Engineering, May 2018.
  • Associate in Arts - Computer Science and Information Systems, December 2015.
  • Associate in Science for Transfer - Mathematics, December 2015.
    • Monterey Peninsula College — Awarded Highest Honors.