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John Francis

John Francis

John has overall 15+ years of experience in software development. he has worked extensively in PHP language for developing applications. He also has experience in Drupal development for more than 5 years in which he built various APIs from scratch. he has worked on various types of databases including SQL and versioning tool like GIT. He is a Agile & Scrum Certified professional with customer-centric thinking, strong analytical, design and problem solving skills.
  • Role

    PHP & Drupal Developer

  • Years of Experience

    11 years

Skillsets

  • Drupal - 5 Years
  • HTML5 - 10 Years
  • JQuery - 10 Years
  • Linux - 5 Years
  • JSON
  • Magento
  • Git
  • SQL

Professional Summary

11Years
  • Jun, 2017 - Present7 yr 10 months

    Independent Consultant

    G & G Commerce
  • Jul, 2016 - May, 2017 10 months

    Senior Consultant

    Mayflowersoft
  • Jan, 2015 - Jul, 20161 yr 6 months

    Technical Architect

    Play&move Digital
  • Jul, 2010 - Feb, 2011 7 months

    Developer & Online Marketing

    Photon Interactive
  • Feb, 2011 - Feb, 20132 yr

    Team Lead

    Hewlett Packard
  • Feb, 2013 - Dec, 20141 yr 10 months

    Software Architect

    UST Global
  • May, 2009 - Oct, 20101 yr 5 months

    Developer

    G&G Commerce
  • Nov, 2008 - May, 2009 6 months

    Developer

    Atlantum
  • Sep, 2006 - Oct, 20082 yr 1 month

    Developer

    CAROTECHS
  • Jun, 2003 - Sep, 20063 yr 3 months

    Developer

    Jireh, Coimbatore

Applications & Tools Known

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    WordPress

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    Magento

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    PHP

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    MySQL

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    jQuery

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    Ajax

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    Python

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    AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Work History

11Years

Independent Consultant

G & G Commerce
Jun, 2017 - Present7 yr 10 months
    • Worked for the client dyenergy.com /Homefieldenergy.com for Drupal Based development.
    • My Major responsibilities included understanding client requirement and coding in Drupal accordingly.
    • I was also a part of Client Interaction for Creating Proposal, SOW, Project kickstart, team facilitation.
    • I have followed Scrum and Agile methodologies for proper project management.
    • Carrying out complete design, development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging of the software.
    • Setting up and maintaining process, documentation and quality standards for all phases of the SDLC.

Senior Consultant

Mayflowersoft
Jul, 2016 - May, 2017 10 months
    • Worked on the project called "DrFirst" using PHP language.
    • This Application is developed for Drfirst, where the application is used for internal purpose.
    • Interfacing with onsite/offsite teams for gathering business requirements, conducting system analysis and finalizing techno-functional specifications.
    • Developing High Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
    • Translating the client's business requirements into specific system, application or process designs.
    • Worked in project management tool like GIT for tracking and deployment.

Technical Architect

Play&move Digital
Jan, 2015 - Jul, 20161 yr 6 months
    • Worked on a project called Shankara TV.
    • This Application is developed for Shankara TV, where the customer can use the platform to plan their spiritual trips.
    • My Major responsibility was to interact with client to understand requirement of the application.
    • I was the main architect of this app, development was done using Drupal Language.
    • Managing end to end execution of project involving project planning, scheduling, execution and management in tune with the core business objectives.
    • Monitoring project progress as per scheduled deadlines and taking necessary steps to ensure project completion within time & effort parameters.
    • Handling risks and planning for contingencies to ensure minimal effect on deliverables.
    • Enforcing strict compliance to the SLA terms negotiated with the client.

Software Architect

UST Global
Feb, 2013 - Dec, 20141 yr 10 months
    • Joined as Software Architect Development Lead promoted as Staff Manager Department: CSQ Intel in Feb 13.
    • Worked in two project - 1. Company :Iquanti, Client: Citibank (Development manager)
    • My main responsibility here was to act as a Technical Manager and coordinate with client for their needs.
    • I was handling team size of 3 for this project, delegating different tasks.
    • We majorly used MYSQL database for the application.
    • Scope: Developed a tool for Citi. A SEO optimization tool for their site to find Variant .
    • The second project was for Client: Royal Princess.
    • I worked as Software Architect / Development Lead.
    • I was Responsible for Project Planning, Design and architecture.
    • We followed Scrum and Agile methodologies and in development.
    • Scope: Developed a tool for Princes Cruise. It helps the passenger to navigate to know intermarry path and facility to use from the Cruise.

Team Lead

Hewlett Packard
Feb, 2011 - Feb, 20132 yr
      At HP I was assigned the project - OLE (Online Extranet) for the Client Optus.
      I was the Technical Lead for this project.
      Leading team of 8 developers and designers.
      The Development of the project started off with Analysis, planning, Design & coding.
      Worked onsite for 6 months (Sydney) at client location.
      Got KT from the team and effectively communicated to the team and helped to develop and provide solution for new application.
      We used Linux OS and Witango software.
      This application was developed to help the client view the outage, order creation and admin to create workflow, reports, etc. 
      It was developed using witango and java. It also involved creation of UI features and validation using jQuery.

    Developer & Online Marketing

    Photon Interactive
    Jul, 2010 - Feb, 2011 7 months
      • The Project Title I was working on : Drupal Apps: Tgel.com, for the client Johnson & Johnson.
      • I was working as a technical lead of the project.
      • My main Responsibility was to understand the old application and migrate the application to Drupal.
      • I mentored and helped the team for development.
      • We used Linux OS and Technology stack of Drupal with MSSQL database.
      • The project involved migration of Johnson & Johnson Website to Drupal. 
      • It used Itrinno customized module where the information of the customer was saved to MSSQL using Web Services.
      • It also involved migration of other sites like Johnsons buddies.com and splenda.com with Itrionno Module.

    Developer

    G&G Commerce
    May, 2009 - Oct, 20101 yr 5 months
      • Worked in  Ebay Seller Application: Canvasee.com
      • My role was dual -  Developer & Online Marketing.
      • Developed the application using PHP, MySQL and helped the application to rank in Google top 10.
      • Link : http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2010021742441
      • This web application enabled eBay seller to promote their fashion goods by connecting their ebay items with the silhoutete present on this application. The buyer application helped the user to create outfits and to search ebay items based on the outfit created. 
      • This application was optimised on various search engines.

    Developer

    Atlantum
    Nov, 2008 - May, 2009 6 months
        • Worked on E-commerce Application - www.planet-moteur.com
        • Period: Nov08 Mar09
        • Developed the application using PHP with 2 other team members.
        • This Web Application was developed using E-commerce Tool (Magento). 
        • The project involved development of various functionalities to meet the customer needs and few modules were added in order to benefit the seller. 
        • The modules that were customised were:
        • Theme Customisation
        • Vertical Menu
        • 3 Search Option using moo-tool
        • Vente Flash Product Flash Items
        • Promo Product Promotions
        • French Language Installation
        • Mini-login Setup
        • New Product Promotion
        • SEO
        • Product Navigation in Product View Page
        • Backend Customisation
        • Shipping Module Integration.
        • Carried out technical exploration and coding.
        • Worked in close coordination with team members and the client.
        • Resolved issues along with the Development/Testing Team.

      Developer

      CAROTECHS
      Sep, 2006 - Oct, 20082 yr 1 month
        • Worked on E-commerce Application sunprolite and Backdropsource.
        • Sunprolite Web Application was developed using E-commerce Tool (Magento). The project involved development of various functionalities in order meet the customer needs.
        • I was Handling coding; coordinated with team members and client
        • Resolved issues with Development/Testing Team
        • With Backdropsource, I was working as a Developer &Online Marketing
        • This Web Application was an E-commerce Application developed and optimized for Search Engine (SEO).
        • It involved development of various modules like Gift Voucher, Customer Review and Refer & Earn to meet E-commerce needs. It also involved creation of various reporting modules for this site.
        • Handled coding; coordinated with team members and client
        • Resolved issues with Development/Testing Team

      Developer

      Jireh, Coimbatore
      Jun, 2003 - Sep, 20063 yr 3 months
        • Worked on a project for Job Portal Surlinjobs.com
        • Done Programmer of the site using PHP & Mysql
        • This Web application was developed to meet the requirements of employee and employer.
        • The employee could get the information about job postings and the employer could post the job & search employee profiles.
        • Handled coding, review, testing and preparation of test case.
        • Worked on E-commerce project - trainingaudiovideo.com
        • This web application was developed to help student learning English online.
        • Gathered and analyses requirements, Undertook designing, coding, review, testing and preparation of test cases
        • Worked on E-commerce project Dolpi.com
        • This web application is developed to meet the customer requirement.
        • It is basic online shopping cart developed using OS-commerce.
        • Gathered and analysed requirements, Undertook designing, coding, review, testing and preparation of test cases

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      Education

      • MCA

        Bharathidasan University

      • Bachelor of Science

        S.N.R. Sons College, Bharathiyar University

      Interests

    • Writing
    • Coding