Andrew Forster

CAYMANIAN FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER

I'm an experienced Full Stack Web Developer with a passion for developing highly functional websites, the back-end APIs that power them, and the cloud infrastructure that supports them. I am passionate about systems design and software craftsmanship and love breaking problems down to their simplest in order to develop the best solutions.

Skills

  • Programming Languages
    PHP, Javascript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Bash, Objective-C
  • Frameworks
    Symfony, Api Platform, Twig, Dojo, React Native, Angular, Bootstrap, PHPUnit, Selenium
  • Servers & Tools
    Apache, MySql, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Solr, Postfix, Git, Composer, NPM
  • IDEs
    PhpStorm, Xcode, Android Studio, Visual Studio
  • Host Environments
    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Rackspace, Windows, Ubuntu (Linux), Mac, Hyper-V, Virtual Box
  • Agile / Project Management
    Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, YouTrack

Education

BS Management Information Systems (2006-2010)

While at the University of Tampa, my main areas of study include web programming, database design & administration, information systems development, and strategic management.

Experience

NET(net), Inc (2014-present)

Technical Architect and Team Leader for WIN(win)

Supported the Agile development of WIN(win), a web based SaaS application that provides Professional Services Automation (PSA) capabilities, which helps NET(net) to efficiently and professionally render services to clients.

Notable Features: iOS and Android mobile app & supporting APIs, Client Engagement Management, Strategic Supplier Performance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Alerts & Notifications, Tasks & Collaboration, Subscriptions & User Management, Company & Admin Management, and more...

MC2 Design Group (2010-2014)

Developed and maintained Content Management System (CMS) based websites for both personal and professional clients in the Cayman Islands.

Notable Services: WordPress & Joomla CMS Development, Website Design, Website Maintenance, Website Hosting, Search Engine Optimization, Development and content management for REAL LIFE, and more...

Notable Clients

Projects & Certs

Symfony 4 Certified Developer Certificate Badge
Symfony 6 Certified Developer (In-Progress)
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HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (MTA 98-375) (2014)
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Microsoft Certified Professional (2014)
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Cayman Visitor iOS App (2013)

Provided website and iOS application development to help create the Cayman Islands #1 travel app: Cayman Visitor (officially sponsored by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association).

Notable Features: iPad and iPhone support, website backend with offline data sync, map locator and offline map, ad placements, news and event feeds, and more...

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Information Systems Analyst, (ISA) - At the Practitioner Level (2010)

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