Introducing Brad Mash
I’m a web developer dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions. I advocate for open-source software and specialize in PHP, Python, JavaScript, React, WordPress, and Drupal development, with a focus on crafting innovative and scalable web applications.
— Brad Mash
Work Experience & Projects Section
Explore Work Experience (Tabs)
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Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act Web Application
Served as a Senior Back End Developer on a large distributed team, delivering complex feature requests for the WIOA web application. Successfully completed four consecutive 'optional year' contracts, where I designed and implemented key features, including query development, commenting capabilities on state plans, and sophisticated workflows and content moderation systems. Additionally, I built interactive reports for federal employees and provided expert guidance on application development, ensuring seamless management of state plans within the system. I also developed and maintained shell scripts and batch scripts to support tooling and database record management, further streamlining the application's performance and data integrity. Furthermore, I performed regular system updates and applied core patches to ensure the application's security and stability, and created accessible UI components utilizing the USWDS 2.0 templating system, promoting a consistent and user-friendly experience for end-users.
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US Army Program Executive Office of Enterprise Information Systems Website (PEOEIS)
Served as the System Engineer for the US Army's Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) website (https://www.eis.army.mil/) for three years, ensuring the security and integrity of the system. Implemented software patches and updates to maintain security best practices, and resolved complex security tickets from US CYBER COMMAND and EUROPE CYBER COMMAND. Proactively monitored and mitigated threats from Chinese and Russian bad actors to protect the system and databases. Maintained the production image to Snyk standards, and established a seamless pipeline from the Git repository to development and production servers, complete with monitoring systems. Utilized AWSGov cloud consoles to administer the site as needed, leveraging my expertise as a Senior Back End Developer to ensure the site's security, stability, and performance.
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Sekonic Internationalization & eCommerce Development
Led a comprehensive sitewide internationalization (i18n) initiative, driving the implementation of numerous features to enhance the site's global reach. This involved refactoring content types and codebase-wide updates to ensure seamless functionality across the multisite infrastructure. Additionally, I developed and deployed critical updates to maintain the online store's performance and functionality, while also delivering feature requests for the product importer to further enhance the user experience.
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Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Website
Designed and developed a robust federated login system, enabling seamless authentication and authorization for site users. Additionally, I created a comprehensive user portal that aggregates data from multiple third-party SEMA endpoints, providing a unified and intuitive interface for SEMA members to manage their subscriptions, including account balances, tickets, event registration, and more. The portal serves as a single source of truth, streamlining user interactions and enhancing the overall user experience. Furthermore, I architected and developed the master theme for the site, encompassing all content types, components, fields, and templates, to ensure a consistent and cohesive user interface across the platform.
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Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Chapter Portal & Salesforce Integration
Designed and developed the Chapter Portal, a comprehensive platform that empowered each chapter to manage its own content on the site, promoting autonomy and flexibility. Additionally, I successfully integrated AUSA's Salesforce service into the site, leveraging its capabilities to enhance the login system and Chapter Portal, and ensuring seamless content synchronization. Throughout my tenure, I implemented numerous feature requests, performed site upgrades, and applied patches to maintain the site's stability and security, ensuring a seamless user experience and maximizing the site's potential.
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Ohio University Master Theme
As the sole developer of the Ohio University master theme, I successfully designed and implemented a fully accessible and compliant markup solution that met the stringent W3C WCAG 2.0 AA standards. Additionally, I played a key role in the development and implementation of the SAML login system, ensuring seamless authentication and authorization for users. My comprehensive work on the project included architecting and developing a wide range of critical components, including main content types, taxonomies, fields, templates, workflows, and content moderation functionalities. One of my most notable achievements was the creation of a custom UI page builder tool, which has stood the test of time and remains in use today, nearly 11 years after its initial development. This enduring legacy is a testament to the quality and forward-thinking design of my work, and I am proud to have made such a lasting impact on the university's digital presence.
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bradmash.com Google Lighthouse Score
It’s worth noting that my site operates without the benefits of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and relies on the free version of W3 Total Cache, rather than the Pro subscription. Despite these limitations, my website’s performance is impressive, especially considering it’s hosted on a shared plan. In fact, the only area where I see a slight dip in performance is when using the Google Page Speed Insights website audit tool, which is likely due to the lack of a CDN.
As a seasoned developer with a strong background in Drupal and a passion for PHP development, I’m excited to bring my skills to the WordPress ecosystem. My experience with PHP and diverse programming background have equipped me with the expertise to drive value in WordPress projects. I’m proud to demonstrate that, even without premium features like a CDN and W3 Total Cache Pro, I can still achieve exceptional results. This is a testament to my ability to optimize and fine-tune websites, and I’m eager to leverage my skills to drive success in WordPress projects. With a keen eye for performance and a dedication to delivering high-quality results, I’m confident in my ability to make a positive impact in the WordPress community.