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John S. - Remote full-stack developer

John S.

Based in: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-5)

About

With nearly three decades of experience in technology and web development, John Shipp is a seasoned leader in delivering innovative and impactful tech solutions. His expertise spans a wide range of industries, from startups and small businesses to Inc. 500 and Fortune 500 companies, where he has excelled as a CTO, senior developer, and project manager.

John’s technical proficiencies include PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and API development, alongside mastery of popular frameworks and libraries such as Ionic, Cordova, Vue, jQuery, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, Magento, and Bootstrap. In addition to his technical acumen, John holds professional certifications from MIT and CompTIA, further solidifying his credentials as a trusted expert in the field.

John brings a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen, offering not only cutting-edge development solutions but also strategic consultation to drive success in any digital environment. Whether creating APIs, leading large-scale projects, or mentoring teams, John is adept at transforming complex challenges into seamless, scalable solutions.

Having worked at both the managerial and executive levels, John has a proven track record of delivering results. From coding at the command line for hours to overseeing high-level projects, he blends hands-on technical skills with strategic leadership to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Work Experience

Remote CTO (Chief Tecnhology Officer)
Fina Financial | Nov 2023 - Present
PHP
MySQL
Laravel
Project management
Leadership
JavaScript
TensorFlow
OpenAI
Tailwind css
Vue.js
ChatGPT

• Architect and develop cutting-edge solutions for the fintech sector, leveraging expertise in AI, blockchain, and innovative technologies to drive industry advancements.

• Maintain deep technical proficiency in PHP, MySQL, Laravel, TensorFlow, OpenAI, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript to personally contribute to development efforts.

• Provide visionary leadership to a team of developers, fostering collaboration and delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget.

• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, including blockchain and AI-based solutions, to identify and implement transformative applications in fintech.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technical strategies with business objectives, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budgetary goals.

Remote CTO / Senior Tech Advisor
Cometly.com | Dec 2020 - Present
PHP
MySQL
Laravel
Project management
JavaScript
CTO
AWS Lambda
Tailwind css

• Delivered strategic guidance to development teams, customer support, and executives on optimizing technology applications to align with company objectives.

• Spearheaded the implementation of innovative solutions, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless technology integration, driving successful adoption and measurable business outcomes.

Projects

Cometly.com
MySQL
Laravel
AWS Lambda
Vuex
Vapor
AWS
Cometly.com helps customers make advertising and marketing decisions from loads and loads of data. Customer can supercharge growth with AI attribution by accurately identifying your revenue sources.
John Shipp
2024
HTML/CSS
PHP
MySQL
WordPress
HubSpot
My personal website, while nothing special showcases my abilities and has a deeper dive into my portfolio and knowledge.

Education

Colorado Technical University
Computer Science・Computer Science
Sep 2001 - Apr 2002

Certifications & Awards

CompTIA Inet+
CompTIA
MIT Tacking the Challenges of Big Data
MIT | Jun 2015