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, software craftsmanship and love breaking problems down to their simplest in order to develop the best solutions.

Skills

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

Experience

Department of eGovernment (2024-present)

Software Developer

Currently developing various eServices for different departments within the Cayman Islands Government and supporting the development of the Cayman Islands Identification Card.

NET(net), Inc (2014-2024)

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

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.

Recent Activity

Projects & Certs

Symfony 4 Certified Developer Certificate Badge

Symfony 4 Certified Developer (2021)

HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals (MTA 98-375) (2014)

Microsoft Certified Professional (2014)

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...