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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Contact

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