Brett Porcelli, Developer in New York, NY, United States
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Brett Porcelli

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Software Developer

Location
New York, NY, United States
Toptal Member Since
October 1, 2019

Brett has nine years of web development experience with the past six years spent honing his skills with WordPress plugins and themes. He's an expert in WooCommerce and is the author of the Simple Sales Tax plugin, a popular sales tax compliance solution for WooCommerce. Brett understands the importance of excellent communication, prides himself on producing high-quality code, and is comfortable working solo or as part of a team.

WordPress PluginsPHPWebWeb DevelopmentCSSjQueryWordPressMySQLWordPress APIGitWebsite OptimizationSQLjQuery UIBootstrapCakePHP

Portfolio

The Plugin Pros
JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP
WooTax Corporation
JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP
672, Inc.
Laravel, Angular, CakePHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP

Experience

HTML - 9 yearsCSS - 9 yearsPHP - 9 yearsWooCommerce - 6 yearsWordPress - 6 yearsjQuery - 6 yearsJavaScript - 6 yearsGit - 5 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, PhpStorm, Windows

The most amazing...

...piece of software I've developed was a clone of the Spotify web app, built from scratch with a variety of technologies.

Work Experience

Founder | WordPress Developer

2017 - PRESENT
The Plugin Pros
  • Developed custom extensions for a variety of WordPress eCommerce platforms, including WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, WC Vendors Marketplace, and Dokan.
  • Authored a half dozen high-quality software solutions for online marketplaces built on WordPress.
  • Helped over a dozen online marketplaces to build and customize their websites.
  • Created a new online storefront for selling our digital products, helping to boost sales by nearly 25%.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP

WordPress Developer

2013 - PRESENT
WooTax Corporation
  • Developed Simple Sales Tax, a sales tax compliance solution for WooCommerce that has been downloaded over 8,000 times.
  • Created a WooCommerce Subscriptions integration for the Simple Sales Tax plugin.
  • Wrote automated tests to ensure plugin quality and detect regressions.
  • Provided high-quality support to hundreds of Simple Sales Tax users.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP

Web Developer

2018 - 2019
672, Inc.
  • Fixed dozens of issues with a proprietary eCommerce system developed by another firm, helping to save a client's $50,000 investment.
  • Developed an order management system for a distributor of engraved products with Angular and Laravel.
  • Created a custom Drupal module to enable a property management firm to accept lease application payments online.
  • Optimized several WordPress websites, helping to reduce page load speeds and improve PageSpeed scores.
Technologies: Laravel, Angular, CakePHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP

WordPress Developer

2013 - 2015
Matt McRae Design & Photography
  • Developed robust, responsive WordPress themes for over a dozen clients.
  • Created a secure document management system for an insurance management firm.
  • Built a high-converting WooCommerce store for a popular retailer of matcha tea.
  • Developed a custom subscription management system on top of WooCommerce Subscriptions.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP

Skyld

https://skyld.com
I built an online marketplace featuring tools, templates, and assets for creative professionals. Stand out features include a drag and drop product presentation builder, an advanced search system, and a unique revenue sharing system that I built from scratch.

I achieved the required functionality by integrating and heavily customizing a number of WordPress plugins, including EDD Frontend Submissions, SearchWP, FacetWP, myCRED, Elementor, and many more. I also developed a custom child theme for the site and integrated a number of third party services including Tipalti (mass payments), TaxCloud (sales tax compliance), and Dropbox.

Technologies: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Simple Sales Tax Plugin

Simple Sales Tax integrates TaxCloud with WooCommerce to make it easier for merchants to comply with US sales tax laws. I developed Simple Sales Tax in January 2014 and served as the sole developer and support agent from then until FedTax acquired it in February 2017. Though I have since retired from customer support, I still maintain the plugin in my role as a FedTax contractor.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Payouts Integration for WC Vendors

https://thepluginpros.com/downloads/payouts/
I developed a WordPress plugin to enable WC Vendors Marketplace users to quickly, easily, and securely pay their vendors using the PayPal Payouts API. I handled all aspects of the development process, including UI design, front-end development, back-end development, and testing.

Technologies: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Matcha Source Website

https://matchasource.com/
I built a beautiful, responsive WooCommerce storefront for Matcha Source, a retailer of matcha tea and accessories. Along with implementing the theme from scratch using provided PSD designs, I successfully migrated thousands of customer records, orders, and active subscriptions from the existing Volusion store using the Volusion API. The site still serves tens of thousands of visitors every month.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Marketplace Taxes Plugin

https://wordpress.org/plugins/marketplace-taxes
I developed a WordPress plugin to enable Dokan and WC Vendors marketplaces to use TaxJar's SmartCalcs API to automate sales tax calculation, reporting, and filing. The plugin was built with the specific sales tax needs of online marketplaces in mind and included an option for marketplaces to collect and remit tax on behalf of their vendors.

Technologies: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Languages

PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java

Libraries/APIs

jQuery, WordPress API, jQuery UI

Tools

PhpStorm, Git, Photoshop CS6, NPM, Grunt

Platforms

Web, WordPress, WooCommerce, Windows

Storage

MySQL

Other

Web Development, Marketplaces, WordPress Plugins, Website Optimization

Frameworks

CakePHP, Bootstrap, Angular, Laravel

2014 - 2017

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY, USA