Experience

The Zettler Group

Software Engineer • Dec 2024 - Oct 2025

During my time at The Zettler Group, I refactored their entire codebase and built an internal API using Laravel to centralize data across multiple brand sites. I modernized their website UI/UX and developed a modular WordPress plugin that significantly accelerated development time by enabling shared components across regions.

On the backend, I implemented Memurai (Redis) caching and configured WP Cache to establish a double-layered cache system-improving site performance and reliability for users. I also migrated all company websites from on-premise servers to the cloud, documenting every step for maintainability and handoff.

Beyond technical work, I collaborated across departments to identify workflow pain points and designed an internal tools portal-enabling teams to access automated micro-utilities that improved daily operations.

AZ Displays Revised Homepage Mockup
AZ Displays - Revised Homepage Mockup
10+Sites Delivered
10+Databases Refactored
10+Automations
~99User Experience improvements
Zettler Group Before/After Speed Comparison
Performance Before/After

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Refactored + modularized legacy WordPress/PHP for maintainability and reuse.
  • Built CUSTOM APIS & LARAVEL backends for data, analytics, and product ops.
  • AUTOMATED SSL, CACHING, & COMPETITOR DATA TASKS to reduce manual work.
  • MIGRATED & MANAGED SITES to AZURE, optimizing uptime & deployments.
  • COLLABORATED CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY to align branding, SEO, and performance goals.

Major Projects & Impacts

Website Modernization

Modular Framework

  • Converted redundant templates into shared components (Header/Body/Footer/Table).
  • Reduced Demployment Time ~40% Via Reuse + Cleaner Architecture.
  • Aligned Styles & Scripts Across Regional Sites.

P.I.M. Dashboard

Internal Data Workflows

  • Built WordPress Admin Tools With DataTables + PHPSpreadSheet.
  • Supported Bulk Edits, Import/Export, & Validation.
  • Accelerated Product Updates For Teams.

API & Automation

Reliability & Altering

  • Created Laravel Endpoints For Centralized Data + Analytics.
  • Added SSL Expiry Monitors, Caching Tasks and Email Notifications.
  • Setup Competitor Data Ingest for Insights.

GALLERY / SCREENSHOTS

TECH USED

PHP JAVASCRIPT (ES6+) WORDPRESS LARAVEL MYSQL AZURE COMPOSER DATATABLES CHART.JS PHPSPREADSHEET

TIMELINE

DEC 2024
JOINED FULL-TIME • SETUP REPOS, ENVIRONMENTS, & BASELINE PERF AUDITS
Q1 2025
MODULARIZED TEMPLATES • BUILT EARLY PIM TOOLS • ADDED CACHING POLICIES
Q2 2025
API ENDPOINTS • COMPETITOR DATA INGEST • SSL & UPTIME MONITORING
Q3 2025
OPTIMIZED QUERIES/IMAGES • WEB VITALS ~95 • RELEASE CADENCE IMPROVEMENTS
OCT 2025
KNOWLEDGE HANDOFF • POST-DEPLOY CHECKS