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Brett Porcelli
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
New York, NY, United States
Toptal member since October 1, 2019
Bio
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.
Portfolio
The Plugin Pros
JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP
WooTax Corporation
JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP
672, Inc.
Laravel, Angular, CakePHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP
Experience
- PHP - 9 years
- CSS - 9 years
- HTML - 9 years
- WordPress - 6 years
- WooCommerce - 6 years
- JavaScript - 6 years
- jQuery - 6 years
- Git - 5 years
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
Experience
Skyld
https://skyld.comI 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
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
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
Technologies: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Matcha Source Website
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
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Marketplace Taxes Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/marketplace-taxesI 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
Technologies: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Education
2014 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY, USA
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, WordPress API, jQuery UI
Tools
PhpStorm, Git, Photoshop CS6, NPM, Grunt
Languages
PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java
Platforms
Web, WordPress, WooCommerce, Windows
Storage
MySQL
Frameworks
CakePHP, Bootstrap, Angular, Laravel
Other
Web Development, Marketplaces, WordPress Plugins, Website Optimization
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