Mike Zeballos, WordPress Developer in Santa Clarita, CA, United States
Mike Zeballos

WordPress Developer in Santa Clarita, CA, United States

Member since October 13, 2021
A veteran web developer with WordPress and web accessibility expertise, Mike has accumulated years of industry experience, cultivating diverse skill sets with tools, technologies, and methodologies essential for crafting modern, performant, and secure websites. He is trusted with the full-stack management of various local government websites in Northern California (USA) and provides ongoing training and responsive support.
Mike is now available for hire

Portfolio

Experience

Location

Santa Clarita, CA, United States

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, PhpStorm, Visual Studio Code, Terminal

The most amazing...

...project I've developed is the first paid online subscription-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu learning system that used a relational database for video delivery.

Employment

  • WordPress Developer

    2022 - PRESENT
    Michelle Kantrow DBA News is my Business
    • Migrated the Adspeed ad server account to Adsanity, a WordPress ad server plugin. Configured placement, impression settings, and desktop and mobile visibility.
    • Migrated a news blog microsite from Wix CMS to WordPress.
    • Provided miscellaneous support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various website issues, including an integrated ad server, Google Analytics, GTM, security, and hosting.
    Technologies: Ads, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, WiX, Social APIs, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), Web Security, Wordfence Security, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, AdSpeed, WordPress AdSanity, Elementor
  • Principal

    2008 - PRESENT
    Lo9on, Inc.
    • Co-produced one of the first paid subscription-based martial arts learning programs with an international reach using PHP and MySQL. The custom payment processor and the ActionScript-based media player were hosted on a leased dedicated server.
    • Migrated the online learning program to Muvi's OTT video streaming platform using a custom theme based on Angular and Smarty. An improved video search functionality was developed using a home-brewed API powered by Manticore Search.
    • Provided collateral media services using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, and AutoCAD.
    • Allied with dozens of local governments and special districts in Northern California as a webmaster, designing and maintaining websites, providing technical support and staff training, and auditing for regulatory compliance and ADA accessibility.
    • Utilized early, emerging technologies, such as Macromedia Flash and ActionScript, CSS, and rich media, such as QuickTime video, to deliver cutting-edge web solutions for clients.
    • Authored a user's guide for the MODX Evolution CMS.
    • Worked in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, designing short forms, brochures, packaging, and creating corporate and product websites. Notable clients were Worldwide Cosmetics, American Int'l, Lee Pharmaceuticals, and Jessica.
    Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Sass, Apache, Angular, MySQL, Smarty, SCSS, ECMAScript (ES6), ES5, TypeScript, Adobe CC, Hubstaff, Bitbucket, Jira, Basecamp, Git, Azure, WordPress Management, WordPress Page Builder, Adobe XD to WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Development, WordPress Security, Elementor, Algolia, AdSpeed, WordPress AdSanity, WP Engine, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Shopify, LearnDash, eCommerce, SilverStripe, WordPress Plugins, WordPress, WP-CLI, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Avada, Mailchimp, Cloud Firestore, React, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console
  • Full-stack Developer

    1999 - PRESENT
    Rauch Communication Consultants
    • Communicated directly with the client and district staff on technical support, website administration, and editorial updates and training.
    • Audited district websites for state and federal regulatory compliance, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 level AA minimum standards for accessibility. I generated reports aligned with the outline scope and identified violations and remediation.
    • Created a web-based customer service portal for a specialist district, built on a WordPress foundation and Ninja Forms with extensive utilization of both JavaScript and PHP hooks to produce the required business logic.
    • Was on alert and highly available to clients to ensure responsiveness on urgent matters, such as website issues and emergency postings.
    • Created a boilerplate WordPress theme structure using Webpack and Composer that aligned with Rauch's business and coding standards to help minimize the time and expense of building new websites.
    • Designed and coded custom plugins, such as a board agenda management tool and a document manager, to provide the district staff with a better, more robust editorial experience within WordPress.
    • Authored and embedded custom maps with district boundary overlay using KML and the Google Maps API.
    • Integrated custom weather and rainfall charts with CSV and JSON from balance hydrologic and NOAA, using their respective APIs with Chart.js for presentation.
    • Provided ancillary SEO and keyword analysis to help make it easier for constituents to find important pages and postings on Google and other mainstream search engines.
    • Assumed a role of high trust by managing all website and related infrastructure credentials, including website hosting, backup services, and domain management.
    Technologies: WordPress, Section 508 Compliance, WCAG 2, PHP, ES5, ECMAScript (ES6), Sass, CSS, HTML5, Node.js, Apache, DNS, MODx, Git, Vue, React, Webpack, Google Maps API, Azure, WordPress Management, WordPress Page Builder, Adobe XD to WordPress, Responsive, WordPress Theme Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Development, Compliance, Websites, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Elementor, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WP-CLI, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WordPress REST API, Mailchimp, WooCommerce, Gutenberg Editor
  • Senior WordPress Developer

    2022 - 2022
    United States Skateboard Education Association
    • Assisted with migrating the organization's Articulate learning platform account assets to Learndash LMS.
    • Converted interactive HTML canvas animations to YouTube instructional videos, facilitating multilingual captions and playback among a wide variety of devices.
    • Engineered an architectural update to the member/subscriber flow and business logic via a Miro diagram.
    Technologies: PHP, LearnDash, WooCommerce, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, HTML, Videos, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), CSS, Miro, HubSpot, WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes
  • Silverstripe Developer

    2021 - 2022
    Dioscuri Limited (Toptal Client)
    • Assisted with developing a commercial dealer webpage to search by location using Google Maps API and Geocoding API for proximity search.
    • Created a PHP script based on TCPDF/FPDI that aggregates product families, groups, and items into a dealer price list generated as a downloadable PDF.
    • Assisted with creating and modifying various Silverstripe modules for back-end editorial work.
    • Refactored a product's CSV import script based on Silverstripe's CsvBulkLoader, adding custom reporting via email, automated database backup, and recovery in the event of job failure, concurrency protection, and various optimizations.
    Technologies: SilverStripe, Google Maps, Google Maps API, Google Maps Styling, Google Geocoding API, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), Composer, Node.js, Git, Bitbucket, Webpack, Docker, YAML, TCPDF, PDF, PHP, Algolia
  • Senior WordPress Developer

    2021 - 2021
    Cayman Islands Sotheby’s International Realty (via Toptal)
    • Assisted with implementing a custom search context that distributes search results to different post templates and created the "load more" functionality as a substitute for paginated search results.
    • Assisted with implementing a theme-based currency converter.
    • Helped produce an improved UI for a property search bar.
    Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Themes, ECMAScript (ES6), HTML5, CSS3, Sass, SCSS, Gulp, User Interface (UI), JavaScript, Bitbucket, Git, WordPress Plugins, PHP
  • Junior Engineer

    1990 - 1994
    ITT Gilfillan
    • Assisted and contributed to the research and development of radar systems for civil and air defense under the supervision of senior-level engineers.
    • Gained hands-on experience working with radio-frequency components, antennas, and waveguides.
    • Contributed to hardware and software design of microcontrollers, programmable logic arrays, and embedded systems.

Experience

  • Customer Service Web Portal
    https://cp.goletawater.com/

    I developed a web-based customer service portal for a special district.

    The online portal provides water customers the convenience of starting or stopping the service and updating their customer information and other common customer service requests.

  • Website Design with Google Maps Integration
    https://jjmachadoassociation.com/

    I designed and produced a WordPress website for a martial arts organization that featured a heavily customized Google Maps integration utilizing the Google Maps API.

    A custom back-end admin form automatically geocodes latitude and longitude coordinates of new academies added to the organization via a custom plugin using the Google Maps Geocoding API.

  • Section508/WCAG 2.1 Website Accessibility Audit
    https://stpud.us/

    I performed a full ADA accessibility audit on a special district website using automated and manual testing techniques. I also provided a written executive summary and details of detected issues, including steps to remediate violations.

  • Online Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Program
    https://jjm30.com/

    A subscription-based online learning program currently in its V3 powered by Muvi's OTT platform.

    I designed and developed the first version in late 2000 using PHP and a relational database to deliver instructional videos to paying subscribers.

    The customized software includes a recurring billing system, a customer account management console, and an administrator console.

  • Website Design
    https://cvwd.net/capp/

    A WordPress microsite for a particular district.

    I designed a full-width responsive website, converting a PSD mockup to a custom theme. I also incorporated Beaver Builder visual editor to facilitate an easy-to-use editing environment for the district staff.

  • WordPress Plugin for Board Agenda Management

    I created a plugin for special district clients' WordPress websites to easily manage their board meeting schedule and related document postings.

    The plugin provides a customizable repository for storing documents outside the WordPress media library.

  • Custom WordPress Theme and Website Relaunch
    https://cvwd.net/

    I converted an Adobe XD composite website redesign into a custom WordPress theme with build tools managed by webpack, including an SCSS preprocessor, a Babel transpiler, and an asset manager. I incorporated Beaver Builder as the visual content editor while making every effort to prevent the client from dealing with HTML or code for their editorial work. I also assisted in re-architecting the sitemap based on logical relationships and Google Analytics metrics. Lastly, I owned staff training on CMS management and content editing.

    I continue to provide ongoing support for questions, posting content, and timely issue resolution.

  • Shopify Custom Theme and Store Configuration
    https://shop.jeanjacquesmachado.com/

    I built a custom Shopify theme using the Shopify CLI and the Liquid template language with styling based on the client's existing website. I assisted the client in establishing their storefront with shipping methods and rates, managing product inventory, and training on how to fulfill orders.

  • WordPress Plugin for PDF Document Management

    I created a plugin allowing special district clients to manage PDF documents independently from the WordPress media library.

    The plugin enables documents to be stored in any public directory on the webserver, thus freeing the media library from clutter. Additionally, users can specify a custom permalink to the document, providing the capability of replacing the file without breaking the link to the existing record.

  • Adobe XD to WordPress Website Production
    http://sausalitomarincitysanitarydistrict.com/

    I converted an Adobe XD interactive website mockup to a custom WordPress theme using Beaver Builder as the template library and visual page builder.

    The client is the one managing the website after training, and I provide ongoing support as required.

  • Full Page Slider with Css Animation
    http://sausalitomarincitysanitarydistrict.com/customer-information/treatment-plant-upgrade/

    The client wanted a dynamic, media-rich single page on their existing website to showcase their new $30 million wastewater treatment plant as part of a media outreach campaign. Through a combination of WordPress, Smart Slider, and custom JavaScript/CSS to achieve specific functionality and aesthetics, I produced a design, incorporated all assets, and met stakeholder requirements to successfully complete the project.

  • Timeline for District 75th Anniversary
    http://www.goletawater.com/75th/

    I designed a webpage featuring a visual timeline of a water district's history for its 75th-anniversary celebration.

    The styling was adapted from the site theme with a smooth, fluid, and responsive presentation. The timeline was used for a keynote presentation and incorporated with social media announcements as part of a media outreach strategy.

  • Electoral Divisions Redistricting Map

    I was responsible for producing an interactive map identifying 2021 Electoral Divisions for a local sanitary district.

    The map was created using Google Maps and the Maps JavaScript API, using color-coded KML layers with InfoWindow popups and an autocomplete search bar to help constituents identify their residence on the map and the division they reside in.

Skills

  • Languages

    HTML5, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Sass, SCSS, Ada, Bash, ES5, ECMAScript (ES6), Bash Script, SQL, TypeScript, KML, XML, CSS3, YAML
  • Tools

    Ninja Forms, NPM, Composer, Webpack, Apache, JSX, Git, Amazon EBS, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS IAM, WAI-ARIA, Virtualmin, Webmin, Gulp, Bitbucket, TCPDF, Google Analytics, LearnDash, WP-CLI, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WiX, WP Fusion, Mailchimp, Gutenberg Editor
  • Platforms

    WordPress, MODx, WordPress Theme Design, Azure, Shopify, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, cPanel, Docker, Algolia, WooCommerce
  • Storage

    JSON, MySQL, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), WP Engine, Cloud Firestore
  • Other

    Beaver Builder, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Websites, Compliance, WCAG 2, Section 508 Compliance, Gravity Forms, Accessibility, Web Accessibility, Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA), Wordfence Security, Elementor, XD to HTML, PSD to WordPress, AI to WordPress, Web Development, WordPress Multisite, WordPress Rescue, WordPress Multi-user, Sketch to WordPress, WordPress Management, WordPress Page Builder, Adobe XD to WordPress, Accessible Design, Accessibility Testing, WordPress Security, Piklist, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), APIs, DNS, Shopify Theme, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, Timelines, Timeline Express, CSS3 Animation, Google Earth KML, Maps, Google Maps Styling, KMZ, AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS RDS, SVG, Responsive UI, WP JSON, Ajax, Paid Memberships, Subscriptions, Membership Sites, Admin Panels, Google Data Studio, Smart Slider, Single Page, Scroll Animations, WordPress Design, WordPress Optimization, WCAG, Single-page Applications (SPA), PDF, Smartslider, Google Tag Manager, AdSpeed, WordPress AdSanity, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, eCommerce, Ads, Web Security, Videos, Miro, HubSpot, Avada, Google Search Console
  • Frameworks

    Bootstrap, CodeIgniter, Smarty, ZURB Foundation, Slim, Angular, Eloquent, SilverStripe
  • Libraries/APIs

    Vue, jQuery, WordPress API, Node.js, React, Google Maps API, Liquid, Shopify API, PayPal API, Google Maps, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, Google Geocoding API, Google APIs, WooCommerce API, WordPress REST API, Social APIs
  • Paradigms

    REST, Responsive, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Layout

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering
    1988 - 1992
    ITT Technical Institute - Van Nuys, Orange County, California, US

Certifications

  • Testing for Web Accessibility With Accessibility Insights
    NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • AWS Cloud Technical Essentials
    OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT
    Coursera
  • Section 508/WCAG Trusted Tester Certification
    JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT
    Department of Homeland Security
  • Designing an Accessible User Experience
    OCTOBER 2019 - PRESENT
    Deque University
  • Dynamic Updates, AJAX, and Single-page Apps
    SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
    Deque University
  • Accessibility Fundamentals: Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
    SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
    Deque University
  • Responsive Design and Zoom
    MAY 2019 - PRESENT
    Deque University

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