Application & Platform Stack
PHP, Laravel, Symfony, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Node.js/Express.js, Python, FastAPI, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Tailwind, WordPress, Drupal, and Moodle.
Full-stack developer • systems administrator • database-driven workflows • multilingual support
Brandon L. Phillips
I build secure, database-driven software systems that turn messy workflows, spreadsheets, manual reporting, and disconnected tools into practical applications people can use every day.
Full-Stack Developer and Systems Administrator with 10+ years across software development, internal business applications, Linux/VPS infrastructure, technical support, web hosting, and business operations.
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Portfolio
Featured work, full-stack builds, project cards, skills, role fit, and technical proof points.
About
Background, technical focus, systems mindset, and the kind of work I do best.
Contact
Professional opportunities, collaboration, consulting, technical projects, and hiring conversations.
Blog
Writing on systems, software, technical projects, infrastructure, and professional growth.
GitHub
Repositories, code samples, implementation work, and technical experiments.
LinkedIn
Professional profile, experience, career history, and technical background.
What I do
Specialties
Platforms, Roles & Governance
Role-based access control, permission models, multi-role dashboards, secure document management, audit-friendly reporting, and user lifecycle administration.
Systems Administration & Cloud Infrastructure
AWS EC2, Amazon Linux, security groups, Linux server administration, Apache/Nginx, unmanaged VPS deployment, SSH/CLI workflows, PowerShell, DNS management, TLS/Let’s Encrypt, backups, cron, and migrations.
Data, Reporting & Analytics
Relational database design, SQL optimization, structured metadata, JSON APIs, reporting dashboards, KPIs, progress analytics, and long-term data integrity.
UX, Frontend Flow & System Usability
Workflow-driven UI/UX design, responsive layouts, modular CSS, human-centered admin interfaces, data-dense dashboards, customer journeys, and practical user flows.
LMS Administration & eLearning Systems
Moodle installation and administration, course architecture, secure assessments, enrollment workflows, grading structures, learner analytics, and training support.
QA, Support & Troubleshooting
Production troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, issue validation, cross-browser/device QA, system testing, deployment validation, and user support.
Communication & Leadership
10+ years client-facing experience, multilingual EN/FR/ES communication, technical documentation, stakeholder translation, mentorship, and platform stewardship.
CMS, E-Commerce & AI Tools
WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify exposure, content workflows, landing pages, AI-assisted development, prompt-guided prototyping, site updates, and practical conversion-focused improvements.
Current focus
Now
Building
Full-stack portfolio systems using PHP, Laravel, React, Python/FastAPI, MySQL/MariaDB, APIs, dashboards, and workflow automation.
Expanding
Growing cloud, AWS/Azure, Microsoft 365, Linux infrastructure, DevOps, deployment, security, and systems administration capabilities.
Positioning
Focused on full-stack developer, systems administrator, business systems, application support, and platform engineering opportunities.
What I'm up to
Right now
I’m focused on building practical, production-style systems that show how I think: database-first workflows, clean roles and permissions, usable dashboards, secure infrastructure, and tools designed around real users.
My current work centers on full-stack software, systems administration, cloud growth, stronger technical presentation, and portfolio projects that demonstrate problem-solving from architecture through deployment and support.
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