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Hire BrendonBrendon Schumacker
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Engineer and Developer
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Toptal member since October 22, 2026
Bio
Brendon is a senior full-stack developer with 15+ years of experience assisting small businesses and entrepreneurs in building, repairing, and growing web applications. Many of his most successful projects began with clients seeking a reliable partner who could understand their business needs, navigate the technical aspects, and ensure the entire system operates reliably. Brendon will be a great addition to any team.
Portfolio
Self-Employed
PHP, React, Next.js, SQL, Linux, Vue 3, Laravel, REST, APIs, CSS, eCommerce...
Hi Impact Supplies
PHP, MySQL, Stripe, PayPal, eCommerce
Cardinal Software Technology
Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, SaaS, PHP, SQL, Node.js, Linux Servers...
Experience
- Shell - 20 years
- SQL - 20 years
- MySQL - 20 years
- Linux - 20 years
- PHP - 20 years
- Laravel - 10 years
- WordPress - 10 years
- Vue 3 - 3 years
Work Experience
Freelance Web Developer
2013 - PRESENT
Self-Employed
- Built robust back ends with PHP frameworks and SQL databases.
- Created data analytics tools for scientific and financial use.
- Delivered projects ranging from corporate websites to content management system (CMS) integrations and high-performance APIs.
- Ensured clean, system-friendly code for easy handoff to other developers.
- Hand-coded dozens of custom websites and applications for clients across industries.
Technologies: PHP, React, Next.js, SQL, Linux, Vue 3, Laravel, REST, APIs, CSS, eCommerce, Tailwind CSS, Bash Script, Git, JavaScript, WordPress, REST APIs, C++, Python, Stripe, PayPal API, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Web Developer
2009 - 2026
Hi Impact Supplies
- Developed and deployed the eCommerce solution for a successful international book publisher in the engineering field.
- Maintained website for ongoing technology changes and client feature requests.
- Took responsibility for ongoing client requests and updates to the system over the years.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Stripe, PayPal, eCommerce
Lead Software Engineer
2012 - 2014
Cardinal Software Technology
- Took leadership role to develop applications per requirements from various ongoing clients.
- Deliberated work priorities to individual team members and followed through in overseeing progress until project completion.
- Approved the full lifecycle of multiple web and application projects for security, stability and client satisfaction.
- Used full-stack tools to work alongside the team and solved problems as needed for project completion.
Technologies: Full-stack, Front-end, Back-end, SaaS, PHP, SQL, Node.js, Linux Servers, System Administration
IT Manager & Software Developer
2006 - 2008
Enjoy International
- Developed an educational web application which received input from course instructors and produced lessons and quizzes for students of enterprise organizations such as Ford Motors and Trend Micro.
- Managed all of the in-house servers and computers. Kept software up to date. Managed in-house email system. Developed apps as needed to increase company productivity.
- Held meetings and training sessions with company staff to help facilitate better security standards. Took surveys from the team to help provide them with better technology service for their daily operations.
Technologies: Linux Servers, Web Applications, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Bash Script, IT, MySQL, LAMP, Full-stack Development, IT Management
Project History
Parade Organizer
http://www.paradeorganizer.comBuilt and continue to maintain a Laravel application for registration, line-of-march logistics, staging, QR check-in, email delivery, exports, roles, and operational reporting for recurring real-world events.
ExcessList
http://www.excesslist.comRebuilt a modern business application using Laravel, Inertia.js, Vue, and Laravel Nova. I created the Figma-based visual system, translated it into reusable front-end components, and developed supporting controllers and application structure.
Engineers Black Book
http://www.engineersblackbook.comBuilt and maintained a multi-site commerce platform for a technical publishing company, including custom product management, PayPal and Stripe integrations, international shipping workflows, distributor reporting, reviews, customer incentives, labels, and long-term operational tools. I supported the business for more than a decade.
Friedman Mirrors
http://www.friedmanmirrors.comModernized a long-established custom mirror manufacturer from paper-based and legacy Perl/flat-file workflows to a PHP/MySQL system covering product configuration, quoting, component pricing, CRM data, bulk email, production specifications, shipping labels, and high-quality PDF catalogs. The system became part of daily operations across sales, manufacturing, and fulfillment.
Financial Transaction Analytics Platform
Built a data-heavy analysis system for large financial transaction datasets, including dynamic SQL generation, AI-assisted querying, normalization, aggregation, filtering, and fraud-oriented analysis workflows.
Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Skills
Libraries/APIs
REST APIs, React, Node.js, Vue 3, Stripe, Vue, jQuery, Inertia, PayPal API, Stripe API
Tools
Shell, Git, ChatGPT
Languages
PHP, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Python, CSS, Bash Script
Frameworks
Laravel, Next.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
Platforms
WordPress, Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean, LAMP
Storage
MySQL, PostgreSQL
Paradigms
Database Design, REST
Other
Illustration, Back-end, Full-stack, Chinese, PayPal, eCommerce, SaaS, Cloudflare, Computer Science, Cloud, PDF, Imagick, APIs, Linux Servers, Web Applications, IT, Full-stack Development, IT Management, Front-end, System Administration
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