Jordan Plamondon
Calgary, AB • jordplamondon@gmail.com • jordanplamondon.dev
Professional Summary
Full-stack developer with 8+ years of experience in PHP, JavaScript, and modern frameworks including Laravel and Vue. Strong foundation in
WordPress custom development and managing 70+ production Linux servers. Comfortable across the full stack, from database design to frontend
implementation to DevOps. Proven track record delivering secure, high-performance web applications with strong uptime and code quality.
Core Skills
Languages: PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, HTML5, CSS3/Sass, Bash
Frameworks & Libraries: Vue.js, Nuxt 3, React, Laravel, Inertia.js, Node.js/Express, Tailwind CSS, Svelte, Astro,
jQuery, Bootstrap, GSAP, Tauri (Rust), Electron
DevOps & Infrastructure: NGINX, Apache, Ubuntu/Linux, Cloud Platforms (DigitalOcean, AWS, etc.), Cloudflare, Redis,
Docker, Systemd, OPcache, PHP-FPM Tuning, FrankenPHP, CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Backend & APIs: REST APIs, Webhooks, Caching Strategies, Cron Automation, Real-time Systems (Laravel Reverb, Socket.IO,
WebSockets), Event Broadcasting (Laravel Echo, Pusher Protocol)
Mapping & Geospatial: Leaflet, MapLibre, Mapbox, PostGIS
Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite
WordPress Engineering: Custom Plugins & Themes, CPTs & Taxonomies, ACF, Gutenberg Blocks, WooCommerce, WP REST
API, WP-CLI
Tools & Build Ecosystem: Git, GitHub Actions, Composer, npm/pnpm, Vite, Sentry, Figma, Adobe Suite, Affinity
Experience
Sland Studios — Lead Web Developer • Nov 2020 – Present
- Led development of a proprietary WordPress-based ticketing system powering large event sales, enhancing performance, caching layers, and reliability during high-traffic bursts.
- Built custom, mobile-first WordPress websites using modern PHP and JS frameworks with secure and scalable architecture patterns.
- Developed a fully custom internal CRM & Proposal Generator (WordPress plugin) reducing admin workload and improving workflow efficiency.
- Managed 70+ Linux servers across DigitalOcean, including optimization, security hardening, PHP-FPM tuning, and automated maintenance.
- Implemented concurrency and performance optimizations to maintain uptime during major online ticket releases with heavy demand.
- Standardized internal development workflows, improving deployment consistency, code quality, and team velocity.
Self-Employed — Full-Stack Developer / WordPress & DevOps Specialist • 2018 – Present
- Developed custom WordPress plugins, automation tools, and ACF-powered systems for dynamic content and client-specific workflows.
- Built full-stack applications using Laravel, Vue/Nuxt, React, and custom REST APIs.
- Optimized dozens of DigitalOcean LEMP servers for performance, uptime, caching layers, SSL, and hardened security configurations.
- Refactored legacy codebases, improved performance, reduced TTFB, and strengthened long-term maintainability for client platforms.
- Automated deployments using GitHub Actions, Bash scripts, Composer/NPM pipelines, and environment-based configs.
Web3 Marketing — Web Developer & Project Manager • Feb 2018 – Nov 2020
- Built custom WordPress websites using PHP, JavaScript, and modern front-end development standards.
- Developed REST APIs and managed Linux/NGINX hosting environments.
- Delivered project requirements, proposals, SEO recommendations, and client communication for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Developed the Lake Louise Ski Resort website, building custom WordPress theme and back-end integrations.
Education
RED Academy — Web Developer Diploma • 2017
NAIT — Architectural Technology Diploma • 2015 – 2017
Languages
English (Native) • French (Professional)