Derek McKee Web Developer | Wilmington, NC
https://www.garudacrafts.com
About
Full-stack web developer.
Reliable senior web developer with over 15 years of experience delivering web and data solutions to small and medium sized businesses, startups, and government. Seeking a leading role on a team that values quality, accountability, and integrity.
- Strengths in server-side programming, systems analysis, and data management
- Adept at constructing large mental models needed for solving complex problems
- Excels at refactoring legacy code for performance, security, and readability
- Works effectively independently, communicates well, amicable disposition
Skills
Proven capacity for learning.
> 10 Years Experience
- PHP, MySQL, Linux, Apache (LAMP stack)
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
- Data Analysis, Database Design, Reporting
- Git Version Control
< 5 Years Experience
- Node, React, Express, CouchDB (Fullstack JavaScript)
- C#, VB, MSSQL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, IIS, TFS (Microsoft stack)
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SharePoint, Access
Experience
Reliably delivers.
Queensboro | Sr. Web Developer | Wilmington, NC Aug 2020 - Present
- Maintained software systems for B2B e-commerce company with $20M+/yr sales
- Led project to create multi-vendor purchase order sending and receiving system
- Integrated several 3rd-party API's, including sales tax and chat bot
- Secured many in-house APIs and web services with HMAC authentication
- Migrated composite primary key database tables from MyISAM to InnoDB
- Designed interview questionnaire and helped mentor junior developers
- Nicknamed "The Surgeon" for ability to safely refactor large amounts of code
PEC360 | Web Developer | Charleston, SC Feb 2017 - Oct 2020
- Fixed appointment reminder software product offering and saved client
- Maintained legacy personal healthcare management web application
- Developed website to view and analyze real-time patient response data
- Refactored several database stored procedures to application layer
- Drastically reduced error rates and improved program performance
Garuda Crafts | Web Developer | Charleston, SC Aug 2011 - Present
- Provided freelance services to individuals, businesses, and startups
- Founded, developed, and operated 4 SaaS internet ventures
- Created over 40 new websites and worked on over 100 projects
- Developed 12 commercial open source e-commerce software extensions
Imagine One | Jr. Engineer | Charleston, SC Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
- Provided data and software solutions to DoD at SPAWAR SSC-LANT
- Developed dynamic interactive reports for tracking project requirements
- Developed Java applet to transfer and report on bug tracking data
- Maintained Secret security clearance
Neil Pryde Design Center | Office Manager | Kahului, HI Sep 2008 - May 2010
- Developed software for management of inventory and equipment testing
- Assisted development of prototypes, purchase ordering, and office operations
- Maintained office computers, plotter/cutter, and sewing machines
SC Department Of Insurance | Actuary Assistant | Charleston, SC Jul 2007 - Sep 2008
- Created Special Purpose Financial Captive (SPFC) application process
- Collected, analyzed, and reported on Wind Pool insurance data
- Reviewed, analyzed, and reported on credit insurance rates
- Reported directly to Deputy Director of Actuarial Services
Benefitfocus | Data Analyst | Charleston, SC Jan 2005 - Oct 2006
- Extracted, transmitted, and reconciled daily EDI transmissions
- Solved data discrepancy problems with health insurance industry clients
- Improved data reconciliation process and reduced error rates by 60%
- Received "Client Turnaround" and "Best Overall Attitude" awards
Projects
Internet entrepreneur.
Tipalink.com, Inc. | Founder | Charleston, SC Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
- Developed website, API, plugin, and browser extension for tipping web pages
- Completed startup business accelerator program with Harbor Entrepreneur Center
- Created business plan, incorporated, and pitched to inventors
- Managed operations, integrations, social media, and presented at events
SurfersList.com | Founder | Charleston, SC Mar 2015 - Jul 2019
- Developed P2P marketplace and classified ads platform for surfs and surf shops
- Grew to over 100 members and more than 6K+ surf equipment listings
- Managed operations, memberships, and social media
CharlestonArtShop.com, LLC | Founder | Charleston, SC Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
- Developed P2P marketplace platform for local artists
- Grew to over 100 members and more than 2K+ artwork listings
- Managed operations, sales, marketing, social media, and hosted events
EstateEvaluate.com | Co-Founder | Charleston, SC Dec 2011 - May 2012
- Developed asset and project management web application for estate managers
- Created business plan and pitched to local business leaders
Education
Top of the class.
JRS Coding School | Charleston, SC Oct - Dec 2016
- Completed 14-week intensive course on full-stack JavaScript development
- Program certified by the South Carolina Department of Education
College Of Charleston | Charleston, SC Jan - Dec 2007
- Accomplished graduate study coursework in Mathematics
- Operations Research, Numerical Analysis, Stochastic Processes, Statistics
- Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Group Representation Theory
Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN Aug 1999 - May 2003
- BS Engineering Science with a concentration in Management of Technology
- Double-major in Mathematics, minor in Physics
- Studied abroad at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with 3.777/4.000 GPA
Contact
Get in touch.