Daniel Baer

Full-Stack Web Developer
https://resume.danielbaer.com/
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Profile

I am passionate about the dynamic, user-driven nature of the Web and its technologies. My self-discipline and inquisitive nature enables me to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.

  • 8 years as a full stack Web developer following 12 years as a network administrator
  • Management experience including directing intermediate developers and coaching junior developers
  • Experienced with independent, pair programming, and mob programming styles
  • Unique insight into user experience via working with users at all levels of technical proficiency
  • Core strengths include UX and accessibility, information architecture, and legacy code refactoring
  • Responsible for both hardware and software systems design, development, deployment, and support

Experience

Senior Software Developer
Vehikl Waterloo, ON April 2021—September 2024
  • Update complex Laravel application (Laravel 5.5 > 8.0, PHP 7.4 > 8.2)
  • Update custom Nova 3 application to Nova 4 (Vue 2 > 3, Bootstrap > Tailwind, Vue Router > Inertia, etc.)
  • Add extensive test coverage to legacy code (PHPUnit, Dusk, Jest)
  • Direct intermediate developers and coach junior developers
  • Lead coordination with client’s in-house CTO, project managers, developers, QA, etc.
Lead Application Developer
The Steele Group Cambridge, ON November 2015—June 2020
  • Evaluate existing product offerings and determine scope and features of successor
  • Lead and oversee design and development of GatewayiQ product and features
  • Oversee and coach junior developers
  • Interface with existing and potential clients
  • Manage project infrastructure and security
Network Administrator / Information Systems
Township of Wellesley Wellesley, ON September 2012—November 2015
  • Develop Web site (consultation, information architecture, server implementation, full-stack development)
  • Replace business servers, implement redundant backup system
  • Manage migration from traditional PBX to VOIP telephony system
  • Support 50 clients and 6 servers across 6 locations
Systems Support Analyst / Network Administrator
Mainstreet Credit Union Strathroy, ON April 2004—September 2012
  • Develop custom intranet/CMS with user and group based content filtering, incentive program, performance reviews
  • Convert custom CMS to Drupal including custom theme and module development and database conversion
  • Oversee migration of NT4 domain to Windows 2003 Active Directory domain
  • Manage migration from traditional PBX to VOIP telephony system
  • Support 56 clients and 12 servers across 6 locations