Phillip Emmons

  System Administrator / Software Engineer  

  Web Developer  

Systems Administrator and Software Engineer with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Cum Laude) and 5+ years of experience bridging application development and Cloud Infrastructure. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into high-performance, multilingual web solutions (Spanish). Expertise in Backend Engineering (PHP, MySQL), Frontend Architecture (HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap), and CMS Administration (Wix, WordPress). Proven track record of orchestrating deployments via CI/CD (Git/GitHub), maintaining 99.9% system uptime through proactive infrastructure governance, and implementing secure server-side configurations, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and enterprise-grade survey systems (LimeSurvey) while ensuring strict WCAG 2.1 and Technical SEO compliance.

  INdustry Experience  

 WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR / DEVELOPER 01/2024 - Present

 Monterey Bay Area Roundup  , Monterey, CA. 93940 

• Managed and optimized a custom-coded web environment (PHP, SQL, HTML5, CSS3) on Namecheap, utilizing cPanel for domain and infrastructure management before architecting a strategic, hybrid infrastructure migration to Wix.

• Architected and managed a hybrid infrastructure migration to Wix, integrating specialized hosting for high-volume audio assets and a dedicated mail server for secure domain presence.

• Maintained 99.9% uptime and data integrity through rigorous backup schedules, proactive security patching, and platform-automated version control.

• Optimized project management workflows using Trello, collaborating with various Chairpersons to maintain a consistent 24–48-hour SLA for content updates and functional deployments.

• Implemented an automated event ticketing system utilizing secure, authorized payment methodologies for streamlined registration and revenue collection.

• Generate and deliver weekly sales reports for online purchases to the Registration and Treasurer Chairpersons, providing critical data for financial oversight and strategic planning.

• Engineered and launched a multilingual platform architecture (Spanish/English), resulting in increased user engagement and expanded organizational reach.

• Optimized accessibility and performance via strict WCAG 2.1 and PageSpeed Insights compliance, utilizing both automated and manual testing methodologies for a high-speed user experience.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR / IT MANAGER 09/2021 - 10/2023

 Evans Data Corporation , Santa Cruz, CA. 95062

• Established and maintained a "Collaborative Governance" framework, acting as the primary technical partner to department leaders and cross-functional teams to align IT operations with business objectives.

• Modernized enterprise infrastructure by executing critical hardware upgrades and migrating all legacy Operating Systems (OS) to secure, supported platforms to reduce technical debt.

• Architected and managed high-availability server infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% uptime for enterprise-grade survey software and multiple company websites.

• Architected a robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protocol utilizing Code42 automation and manual verification to ensure 100% data recoverability across enterprise endpoints.

• Spearheaded technical lifecycle management and refactoring initiatives, proactively tracking language/tool end-of-life and managing all enterprise software licensing.

• Implemented and managed a shared Network File System (NFS) for cross-team collaboration on large-scale development and market research projects.

• Managed Frontend Architecture and CMS Administration across a hybrid ecosystem, maintaining four custom-coded web platforms (HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap) and one enterprise WordPress site.

• Engineered web-based applications using the PHP/MySQL stack, focusing on database indexing, normalization, and secure server-side configuration management.

• Orchestrated large-scale data acquisition via Mailgun, integrating the API to reach a global developer population and gather critical market intelligence through automated survey outreach.

• Implemented and managed enterprise-grade survey systems (LimeSurvey), ensuring high availability and data integrity for all critical data-gathering initiatives.

• Managed domain architecture and infrastructure security, orchestrating DNS redirects, SSL certificate renewals, and regular system security patches.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / IT SPECIALIST 08/2020 - 09/2021

 philemmons.com , Marina, CA. 93933

• Custom Software Delivery: Analyzed business requirements to design and develop hardware/software solutions, ensuring high technical performance and alignment with user goals.

• Legacy Modernization: Evaluated client systems to recommend and implement critical upgrades, improving operational efficiency through modern software integration.

• End-to-End Implementation: Managed the full deployment lifecycle, including system configuration, user training, and ongoing maintenance for diverse client environments.

 skill set Overview 

Core Technical Competencies

• Web Engineering: PHP, MySQL (Relational Design & Optimization), HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap.

• Systems & Infrastructure: Website Administration, Domain/DNS Management, SSL/Security Patching, Mail Server Administration.

• Governance & Compliance: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Infrastructure Governance, WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Compliance).

Technical Tool Chain

• Programming Languages: Java (Primary/Proficient).

• DevOps & Administration Tools: Git (Version Control), Git Bash, FileZilla, cPanel, MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, VS Code.

Professional Workflows: Agile/Scrum (Standups), Trello (SLA/Task Management), Wireframing, UML Use Cases, ER Diagrams.