Gerald Z.

I’m a seasoned Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience delivering high-impact web solutions across Joomla and WordPress platforms. I specialize in building custom plugins, payment integrations, and end-to-end systems that are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance. ✅ Expertise Includes: - Custom WordPress & Joomla plugin development - REST API integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Zoho, Dropbox, CloudConvert, etc.) - Gamification features, campaign platforms, and donation systems - Database design, MySQL optimization, and server-side scripting (PHP, OOP) - UI/UX collaboration with frontend frameworks like Alpine.js, Tailwind, jQuery, Bootstrap - Hosting and infrastructure management (DNS, Cloudflare, cPanel, security) ?️ Career Highlights: - [login to view URL] (2024–present): Migrated [login to view URL] to a WordPress-powered donation platform. Built gamification features, donation flows, and analytics using custom plugins. - US Realty Hub (2023–2024): Engineered WordPress tools for real estate workflows with seamless REST API and payment gateway integration. - [login to view URL] (2018–2023): Full stack lead for a fundraising system with PayPal/Stripe support, file conversion tools, and robust plugin architecture. - SourceCoast (JFBConnect): Built social login and sharing features for Joomla, supporting Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. - Dioscouri Design: Contributed to top Joomla extensions like Tienda and Billets, with regular updates, testing, and feature expansion. ? I'm known for writing clean, well-documented code that clients can trust, and for communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you’re looking for a developer who can hit the ground running and improve both frontend experience and backend stability—I’m ready. Let’s build something great together.