Jim Wilde Freelance Drupal Developer

Jim Wilde Freelance Drupal Developer

The Secrets of Drupal!

Fifteen years ago, as the world began to awaken to the transformative potential of open-source technologies, I embarked on a journey as a Drupal freelancer. It wasn't just a career move; it was a passion ignited by the sheer innovation and capabilities unfolding before my eyes.

Why am I still here, you ask? The landscape of open-source software (OSS) has exponentially evolved since then. Today, there's a rich tapestry of quality OSS that not only exemplifies technological advancements but also unlocks boundless opportunities. With a history steeped in software and business development, my path was illuminated further when Drupal emerged on the scene. This wasn't just another tool. It was a paradigm shift. For the first time, even those without a technical background could take the reins of their web content. The era of a democratized, writable web had dawned.

Join me in this exciting era. Together, let's explore the infinite possibilities that Drupal and the world of open source offers. Whether you're tech-savvy or not, there's a place for everyone in this digital revolution. Let's write the future, one line of code at a time.

Cloud Applications, Web Sites, and Intranet Solutions:

Cloud-Based Applications

AWS, Acquia

Websites and Microsites

Open Source Content Management Systems

E-Commerce

Uber Cart, Drupal Commerce

Social Shopping Applications

APIs

Social Media Tools and Publishing

Collaborative Tools

Wikis, Blogs. Forums

Interactive Learning Portals

Community Software Applications

Corporate Social Networks

Intranets

Blogging and Microblogging

Training

Social Information Management (SIM)

Social Media Tools

Content Management Systems (Drupal)

Search Engine Marketing and Optimization

Skills

  • Information Architecture
  • API's
  • Sitemapping
  • Wireframing
  • Bootstarp 
  • XHTML/CSS
  • JavaScript/jQuery
  • Photoshop
  • SEO / SEM
  • Google Analytics
  • Google website Optimizer
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Lucene - open source search
  • Open Atrium & Drupal Distros
  • Drupal
  • Mediawiki
  • CiviCRM
  • Ubercart / Commerce
  • PHP/MySQL
  • Memcache & APC
  • Varnish
 

Senior Drupal Consultant with over 18 years’ experience providing creative web solutions. Specialist in Drupal CMS, Drupal distributions (open social, commerce, and dkan). Experience includes:

·       Front-end (Drupal template/twig design or themer)

·       Back-end (custom Drupal module development, api’s).

·       Technical Project Management (managed off-shore and local developers)

·       Product Manager

·       Site Builder, Wireframing, Site mapping, Information Architecture

·       Content Specialist (content models, strategy, and taxonomy), SEO, Google Analytics  

·       Dev/ops (Use Postman for testing API’s, GIT as the code repo, and Composer for installs/updates)

·       Jira and smartsheets for project management, updates and bug fixes

·       Drupal projects use PHP/MYSQL, jscript, bootstrap/twig (some used Drupal’s old template system for theming). For the last 10 years sites/applications have been hosted on Acquia, AWS, or Pantheon.

·       Currently working with RPA’s (robotic automation processes) integrated with Drupal, Excel, Salesforce using UIpath.

 

Download Jim Wilde resume.

Recent Drupal Camps: DrupalCampNYC8drupal nyc consulting,  Design4Drupal in Boston