PJ Fancher

Overview

I am a professional web developer with 23 years experience. I began writing small web applications with Perl & PHP in 1998. I have well rounded experience with all aspects of Web Development from design (HTML, CSS, LESS, SASS) to Client-Side Scripting (Javascript, jQuery, various JS Frameworks) to Server-Side Scripting (PHP, Python, Node.js) to Database configuration, design & administration (MySQL) and Web Server configuration.

Tech Skills

PHP
MySQL
CSS3/LESS
HTML5

Javascript
Shell Scripting
Node.js
Python

WordPress Dev
Git/Github
Vim
Varnish/VCL

Linux Administration
LAMP Development
Nginx
Docker

Database Design/Admin
Mobile Optimization
SRE
SEO

Employment

Senior Web Developer

Digital Brands Inc.

August 2012 - Present

| Gainesville, FL

Part of a small development team that designs and implements various vertical websites. Responsible for pixel perfect implementation of mockup designs, coding/implementation of query logic and optimizing load time/conformity of all aspects of various web sites across all browsers and devices. Heavy focus on load optimization and web standards.
Web/Database Administrator

No Idea Records

January 2003 - August 2012

| Gainesville, FL

Responsible for all web related duties and development. Originally wrote entire shopping cart and CMS using PHP in 2005. Ungraded site to Drupal 7 in 2012. In charge of managing software and database that handles over 10k orders per year. More details below.
Web/Database Administrator & Registration Team Leader

The Fest

May 2002 - Present

| Gainesville, FL

Responsible for designing and implementing online ticket sales for this event for the past 10 years. Last implementation handled a quarter-million dollars in sales in the first hour. Also responsible for designing registration software to get all 5,000+ ticket holders checked into the event weekend of. Day of event registration Team Leader. More details below.
Web/Database Administrator & Sole Proprietor

Downloadmyvinyl.com

July 2008 - Present

| Gainesville, FL

Web application that allows paying record labels to generate unique download codes to insert inside their vinyl records. Hosts over 90 record labels from around the world. Sole programmer, manager, customer service rep and accountant.
Freelance Web Developer

October 2010 - August 2012

| Gainesville, FL

Various freelance web development jobs. Details below.

Recent Projects

DatingNews.com

Gainesville, FL

https://www.datingnews.com

Part of a small team that designed and implemented all aspects of site design, logic and rendering.
Gainesvilleshows.com

Gainesville, FL

https://www.gainesvilleshows.com

Project leader. Implemented 95% of all code, architecture and implementation. GainesvilleShows.com is a resource for music fans to quickly and easily access a comprehensive list of upcoming shows in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding areas. GainesvilleShows.com also helps artists and venues spread the word about upcoming events. Find info on your favorite local bands, venues and touring acts.
CardRates.com

Gainesville, FL

https://www.cardrates.com

Part of a small team that designed and implemented all aspects of site design, logic and rendering.
BadCredit.org

Gainesville, FL

https://www.badcredit.org

Part of a small team that designed and implemented all aspects of site design, logic and rendering.
DatingAdvice.com

Gainesville, FL

https://www.datingadvice.com

Part of a small team that designed and implemented all aspects of site design, logic and rendering.
DigitalBrands.com

Gainesville, FL

https://www.digitalbrands.com

Digital Brands corporate site. Part of a small team that designed and implemented all aspects of site design, logic and rendering.
The FEST Tickets

Gainesville, FL

https://www.thefestfl.com

Online tickets sales and registration. The Fest is annual music festival that takes place in downtown Gainesville, FL. October 2013 marks its 12th year.