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Application Developer

Matias Silva

With a unique blend of business and technical skills, my apps do not only meet project requirements, they solve real world problems.

  • WordPress 8+ Years
  • Project Management 5+ Years
  • JavaScript 8+ Years

About Me

Hi, my name is Matias Silva. I am experienced full-stack web developer with a broad knowledge of different toolsets and methodologies which make me a fantastic addition to any team.

I view public service as an opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to develop creative solutions to difficult problems. I am an experienced software developer, project manager, and public servant with a proven track record of instituting change in government environments. I am skilled at building and leading teams spanning multiple departments and agencies to complete projects which deliver value to employees and citizens.

My Experience

In addition to my WordPress experience, I am also proficient in all aspects of the web technology stack. This includes front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end languages like PHP and Python. I have experience with both traditional LAMP stack environments and more modern, cloud-based architectures. My project management experience has given me the ability to coordinate and lead development teams effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

Presentational Layer
CSS, SASS, LESS

Extensive experience with CSS, including modern features like browser directives, flexbox, and transformations.

Proficient with CSS preprocessors SASS and LESS.

Front End Frameworks

I am proficient with several popular front end frameworks:

  • Bootstrap
  • Bulma
  • Tailwind
Adobe Creative Suite

Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Cutting Edge File Formats

Experienced at utilizing .webp and .webm file formats to create highly optimized performant experiences.

JavaScript
Vue.js

Experienced at making Progressive Web Applications with the Vue.js framework.

Familiar with Vuex (Pinia), Vuetify, and Nuxt libraries.

React

Basic familiarity with React framework.

This website was made in React.

Package Managers

Extensive experience with JavaScript Package Managers, NPM, YARN.

Familiar with Webpack workflows.

Other Libraries

Experience with D3.js, JQuery, and Express.js

Content Managment Systems
WordPress

Highly proficient WordPress developer with experience creating themes and plugins.

Skilled at training end users to take ownership of website content.

Drupal

Aquia Certified Drupal Developer.

Proficient in all 5 Drupal layers.

  1. Data
  2. Modules
  3. Blocks and Menus
  4. User Permissions
  5. Templates
Static Site Generators

Experienced with several static site generation frameworks. Hugo, Next.js, Nuxt, VuePress

Familiar with Webpack workflows.

Other Projects

Experience implementing internal documentation Wiki with MediaWiki.

Backend
PHP

Proficient PHP developer with experience in laravel development ecosystem

Experienced using composer for php package management (including WordPress plugins via WPackagist)

API Development

Proficient at using and creating API services.

Built performant and scalable APIs in JavaScript using Express.js and GoLang using Gin.

Databases

Experience deploying, configuring, optimizing and using several popular database servers.

MYSQL (MariaDB), Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL

Experience interacting with databases via Structured Query language and use of ORM libraries (Sequelize, GORM).

Web servers

Experienced at managing and configuring 3 different popular http servers.

  • Apache
  • Nginx
  • OpenLitespeed
Other Skills
Project Managment

Experienced Project Manager with a successful track record of coordinating and managing projects across multiple teams and departments. Proven ability to align project objectives with organizational goals and objectives while ensuring timely completion of projects and delivery of expected results.

GIS

Experience deploying and managing GIS enterprise servers.

Proficient GIS app developer with experience creating, managing, and analyzing geographical information systems data.

Git

Proficient with GIT.

Able to configure git, troubleshoot errors, and collaborate with others via pull requests.

Leadership

Strong leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to set organizational direction as member of iCanHouse Board of Directors. Also served in advisory capacity as webmaster and technology specialist for Mixxer MakerSpace.

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My Projects

A selection of projects.

Forsyth CARESForsyth CARESGIS
Solutions Architecture
MakerSplashMakerSplashApp Development
API Design
iCanHouse.orgiCanHouse.orgWordPress
Google Workspace
toknc.comKVINFOWordPress
Laravel
Intuality AIIntualityAIWordPress
Infrastructure
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