resume.txt · human-readable mode
Work, minus the fog
Cole Pearson · Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
01 // PROFILE
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience building scalable web applications, custom platforms, API integrations, internal tools, and business-critical systems.
Strong across application architecture, maintainable product development, production debugging, and performance optimization.
02 // EXPERIENCE
Nursing CE Central
Senior Full Stack Web Developer
02/2026 – Present
- Develop and maintain custom WordPress-based learning, membership, certificate, dashboard, reporting, and integration systems for a continuing education platform.
- Build database-backed WordPress and PHP features across LearnDash, certificates, dashboards, state-specific workflows, and user account systems.
- Develop shortcodes, helper functions, API integrations, and reusable platform logic to improve reporting, membership, and certificate workflows.
- Debug and validate production workflows across local and staging environments, including user metadata, SQL records, and third-party reporting integrations.
demandDrive
Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer
08/2024 – 02/2026
- Architected, developed, and optimized full-stack software and internal platforms with distributed teams.
- Designed and maintained applications aligned with business, operational, and user-experience requirements.
- Translated ambiguous business needs into maintainable technical solutions.
- Improved reliability through production debugging, optimization, documentation, and development-process improvements.
JRP
Senior Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer
03/2020 – 08/2024
- Led development, deployment, and maintenance of responsive websites, custom applications, and client-facing digital platforms.
- Developed and deployed more than 100 websites using WordPress, custom themes, plugins, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
- Built reusable components, custom functionality, and CMS-driven solutions.
- Configured development environments, staging workflows, hosting, and production deployments.
OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc.
Senior Web Developer / Web Development Manager
08/2014 – 03/2020
- Managed web development for public websites, internal applications, marketing assets, and e-commerce initiatives across multiple subsidiaries.
- Maintained Linux-based web and application infrastructure using NGINX, Apache, and MySQL.
- Designed and developed internal tools supporting inventory, pricing, customer service, and sales workflows.
- Led development and launch of the company's e-commerce platform, generating more than $600,000 in sales within its first six months.
Wolters Kluwer
Applications Developer II
07/2006 – 08/2014
- Supported enterprise software releases, build automation, installer projects, and Agile SDLC processes for tax and accounting software platforms.
- Built and maintained automated desktop and web build processes using MSBuild, PowerShell, XAML, and Visual Build.
- Supported release candidates, installer workflows, source control, and customer-facing software delivery.
03 // TOOLCHAIN
- PHP
- WordPress
- Custom Themes & Plugins
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- REST APIs
- API Integrations
- SQL
- MySQL
- Git
- Docker
- Linux
- NGINX
- CI/CD
- Debugging
- Performance Optimization
- HTML
- CSS
- Astro
- Node.js
04 // PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES
- Problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Technical leadership
- Requirements translation
- Testing & validation
05 // EDUCATION
Berry College
Bachelor's Degree — Computer Science
01/2002 – 01/2006