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Lead Senior Developer
As Lead Senior Developer at BrightLemon, I architected, optimized, and maintained Drupal-based web platforms for TeachFirst, CIMA, and NBC. Partnering closely with design and content teams, I drove continuous improvements—eliminating bugs, crafting bespoke modules, and refining site architectures—to deliver resilient, user-focused digital experiences.
Responsibilities and Achievements
- Custom Module Development
• Designed and implemented mini-modules using Drupal’s Features, Views, and Display Suite to meet unique client requirements.
• Introduced reusable components that reduced development time for new features by 30%. - Bug Resolution & Performance Tuning
• Conducted in-depth code audits and debugging sessions to eliminate critical defects across multiple environments.
• Leveraged profiling tools and custom caching strategies to boost page-load speeds by 25%, ensuring smooth publisher workflows. - Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Acted as a technical consultant to client project managers, translating business goals into actionable development roadmaps.
• Facilitated weekly sprint planning and code-review workshops, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing across teams. - Mentorship & Process Improvement
• Guided junior developers through pair programming, improving team proficiency with Drupal APIs and modern PHP standards.
• Documented coding conventions and deployment procedures in Confluence, establishing a single source of truth for ongoing maintenance.
Under my leadership, BrightLemon delivered robust, scalable websites that empowered clients to publish rich content, engage stakeholders, and streamline backend workflows. By combining advanced Drupal expertise with automated CI processes and a hands-on mentoring approach, I ensured each project met its strategic objectives on time and within budget—laying the groundwork for long-term digital success.