Neal Barnett, Developer in San Jose, CA, United States
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Neal Barnett

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Bio

Neal is a seasoned expert in PHP, JavaScript, and SQL, with extensive experience in both UI and as a database developer and administrator (DBA). With a proven track record of delivering exceptional results on major cloud platforms, he is your go-to professional for robust, scalable, and high-performing web solutions. If you're looking for a US-based senior WordPress full-stack developer to elevate your web projects, Neal's expertise can transform your digital presence today!

Portfolio

GlobalScape
Query Plan, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Microsoft SQL Server...
Fort Systems
IT Management, IT Project Management, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)...
Sign-On Systems
SQL, WordPress, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Agile, Agile Project Management...

Experience

  • SQL - 20 years
  • Databases - 20 years
  • WordPress - 12 years
  • PHP - 8 years
  • Web Scraping - 7 years
  • Python - 5 years
  • WooCommerce - 5 years
  • Laravel - 4 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Google Cloud Platform (GCP), WordPress, SQL, REST APIs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Architecture, UI Design, Full-stack Development, Query Optimization, WooCommerce, API Databases, Data Quality, Encryption, BigQuery, Data Pipelines, Scraping, Communication, Google Sheets, Data Validation, Google Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Key Management Services (KMS), Large-scale Data Migration, Linux

The most amazing...

...web/database project I've worked on was the one that enabled legal wine shipping throughout the US.

Work Experience

Database Architect and Developer

2019 - PRESENT
GlobalScape
  • Updated and optimized an intelligent file transfer application with a SQL database back end.
  • Used various tools and techniques to make routines run more quickly and efficiently.
  • Created reporting tables to increase reports by up to 80%.
  • Scripted nightly tasks to summarize the daily information for a quicker output.
Technologies: Query Plan, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Data Queries, SQL Performance, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Data-driven Design, Data Architecture, Database Modeling, NoSQL, Security, Architecture, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, ETL, Data Migration, API Databases, Data Quality, Encryption, Data Pipelines

CIO

2016 - PRESENT
Fort Systems
  • Oversaw company security, including firewalls, WAFs, and external firms.
  • Handled IT infrastructure, both internal and cloud.
  • Interfaced with vendors, resources, developers, and internal staff.
  • Managed IT and infrastructure projects for the entire company.
Technologies: IT Management, IT Project Management, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, BPM, Security, Data Quality, BigQuery, Data Pipelines

Consultant - eCommerce and Web Development

2015 - PRESENT
Sign-On Systems
  • Worked on a number of website projects, mainly using WordPress, PHP, and MySQL. Managed several PMP-certified developers using Agile methods.
  • Handled database consulting projects using my DBA and SQL development skills.
  • Oversaw eCommerce and SaaS application launches with various companies.
  • Used web scraping to scrape websites for data from both static and dynamic web pages. Ported the scraped data to SQL Server for analysis and reporting.
Technologies: SQL, WordPress, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Agile, Agile Project Management, Flutter, Mobile Back-end, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Database Modeling, Amazon DynamoDB, BPM, Selenium, Migration, Software Development, Security, cPanel, OAuth 2, Full-stack Development, Architecture, Web Scraping, Laravel, Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Quality, Encryption, Data Pipelines, Google Sheets

Database Administrator, Application Developer, Project Manager

2015 - PRESENT
SSI Investment Management
  • Managed and administered multiple SQL Server instances.
  • Managed and updated the company website, including the database back end.
  • Oversaw the development of portfolio management and trading applications.
Technologies: Delphi, .NET, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Query Plan, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SolarWinds, Unit Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Dashboards, SQL DML, Data Queries, SQL Performance, Performance Tuning, JavaScript, BPM, Migration, cPanel, OAuth 2, Full-stack Development, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, ETL, Data Migration, eCommerce, Data Management, Data Quality, Encryption, Data Pipelines, Google Sheets

Database Administrator, Website Developer, App Developer

2015 - PRESENT
Preferred Convention Services, Inc.
  • Designed and created the database schema.
  • Oversaw database administration.
  • Developed a web application using .NET.
  • Designed and developed the website.
Technologies: Visual Studio, .NET, Query Plan, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL DML, Data Queries, SQL Performance, Performance Tuning, Migration, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, eCommerce, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Pipelines

Senior Database Administrator, Architect, Developer

2008 - PRESENT
FORT Systems
  • Designed and created the database schema.
  • Oversaw the monitoring, upgrades, security, backups, and archiving for the database.
  • Developed the database with a focus on queries, stored procedures, views, and performance optimization.
Technologies: T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL, SolarWinds, Architecture, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, eCommerce, Data Quality, Linux, Security

Senior SQL Server Developer

2023 - 2024
RanchWorx Global Inc
  • Updated a PHP/Vue application with a number of requested changes. Required database modifications, front-end/UI updates, and internal code changes.
  • Tracked and fixed bugs using online spreadsheets and documents.
  • Oversaw the launch process, moving the site to a separate location and domain.
Technologies: Database Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GoDaddy, Full-stack Development, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, Data Migration, Data Quality

PostgreSQL Architect and Developer

2019 - 2019
MyFitment
  • Optimized a very large database.
  • Added missing indexes, optimized queries, and suggested schema changes.
  • Improved the platform configuration to allow the database to run more optimally.
Technologies: Heroku, pgAdmin, PostgreSQL, Data Engineering, Query Optimization

Experience

Shop Hotel Beds Direct

http://www.shophbd.com
I designed and managed the website's development and handled back-end database modifications, queries, and updates. I worked on the interface with mattress manufacturers and performed maintenance on the site post-launch.

No-code Developers Freelance Platform

The project consisted of the design and custom development of a website marketplace matching employers with no-code developers. A freelance-specific WordPress theme was used and highly customized to manage all required platform features.

Tableau Reports for TV Audience Analysis

The information was collected from Smart TV users and brought into a SQL database, then matched again with public entertainment databases to analyze viewer behaviors and patterns. Data was modeled and interactive charts were created to display analyses and drill down into specific groupings and characteristics.

Counselors of Real Estate Portal

http://www.cre.org
This website portal is a large organization of property professionals. The client wished to redesign their site and add a number of features. Members must be able to add or edit their profiles, and users must be able to search and filter members. The site needed to be user-friendly and easy to use while keeping the aesthetics and modern look in the forefront.

Python Web Scrape into SQL Server

Scraped both file download links (ZIP files containing CSV files) and standard web pages using Python. Then the script inserts into database tables, formatting data as they are added. Used setup tables to run scripts with parameters.

SQL: Use Report Summary Table if Available

This script tests for the existence of a report summary table and records within the summary table. If they exist, then the summary table is used for all dates it contains within the supplied parameters—which is generally much quicker than querying the data directly from the base tables. Then, any data not contained in the summary table is retrieved from the base tables and UNION'd with the summary data to supply to the report.

Techniques used include testing for table existence, testing for available data, creating minimum and maximum functions inline to test for minimum and maximum dates between two supplied, joining with a view, and UNION multiple queries.

Housing Credit Score Proof of Concept

https://www.exposure.com/
The project aimed to provide a credit score for one's profession/career by analyzing a LinkedIn profile. The output was a score between 0 and 100 and reported back to the user. The system used LinkedIn's API and some web crawling to obtain the necessary data.

ShopVOX Database Project

http://www.shopvox.com
The client needed a database expert for their growing PostgreSQL DB. The goal was to review the current configuration, check for optimization possibilities, and fine-tune for the best performance, including generating a report of findings and performing recommended tasks.

American Cancer Society - ACS Heroes

I helped with the design, setup, and implementation. I handled all technical aspects and project management of other team members, including development and quality assurance. I also oversaw the product launch and post-launch maintenance.

RanchWorx Global - Update PHP-based Application with Various Modifications

http://stw.ranchworx.com
RanchWorx Global had an aging application written in PHP, and multiple modifications were required to bring it up to date. This involves learning and working with the existing PHP application and MySQL database. I also worked with the client to clarify a number of the requests.

Education

2000 - 2001

Master's Degree in Business Administration

University of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA

1990 - 1994

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and Computer Science

UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA, USA

Certifications

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

FEBRUARY 2019 - PRESENT

Microsoft MCSA

Microsoft

NOVEMBER 1991 - PRESENT

Public Speaking Certification

Dale Carnegie

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Beautiful Soup, WooCommerce API, Stripe API, REST APIs, Vue, jQuery

Tools

pgAdmin, Adobe CQ, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Jira, Query Plan, GitHub, Visual Studio, Asana, Git, BigQuery, Google Sheets, SolarWinds, Microsoft Project

Languages

Delphi 7, SQL, JavaScript, Python, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), PHP, SQL DML, HTML, CSS, Delphi, HTML5, C#

Frameworks

Selenium, Genesis Framework, .NET, Flutter, Laravel, OAuth 2, Bootstrap

Paradigms

ETL, Agile, DevOps, Continuous Delivery (CD), Continuous Integration (CI), Agile Project Management, Unit Testing, B2B, Data-driven Design, UI Design

Platforms

Windows, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Windows Server, WordPress, Heroku, cPanel, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Adobe ColdFusion, Linux, Azure, WooCommerce

Storage

Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration (DBA), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Performance, Database Modeling, API Databases, Data Pipelines, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Amazon S3 (AWS S3), NoSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Data Validation, Google Cloud Storage, SQL CLR, Database Architecture

Industry Expertise

Project Management, Healthcare

Other

Performance Optimization, Import/Export, CIO, Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Data Queries, Web Development, Performance Tuning, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Software Development, Full-stack Development, Architecture, Data Engineering, Query Optimization, English, Data Migration, Data Management, Data Quality, Scraping, Communication, APIs, Reporting, BI Reporting, Security, Business Administration, International Affairs, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Statistical Methods, Integration Testing, Dashboards, API Integration, Payment APIs, Plugins, Web Crawlers, Search, SEO Tools, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Shipping Management, Monday.com, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mobile Back-end, BPM, Migration, eCommerce, Encryption, Google Cloud Key Management Services (KMS), Large-scale Data Migration, IT Management, IT Project Management, Web Project Management, Certified Project Manager, Public Speaking, Computer Science, IT Projects, GoDaddy, Excel to PDF

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