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Joel Blodgett

Software Engineer | Web Developer

joel.blodgett+resume@gmail.com

Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

Professional Summary

Experienced full-stack software engineer with 10+ years in web application development, specializing in PHP (Laravel), API integrations, and cloud infrastructure. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to deployment, work cross-functionally, and deliver robust consumer experiences for high-profile CPG clients. Skilled at each of the steps across the software development lifecycle, with a passion for the planning, analysis, design, and development phases.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL

DevOps & Tools: AWS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CI/CD, TDD, BDD

Other: API development & integration, system design, requirements analysis, Agile methodologies

Professional Experience

GOcxm / The Mobile Experience Company – Toronto, ON

Software Engineer | Mar 2023 – Present

Developed contest, survey, and promotional platforms for CPG brands using Laravel, MySQL, Redis, and custom APIs
Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), infrastructure provisioning with Terraform in AWS
Participated in cross-functional planning, and contributed to DevOps practices

The Mobile Experience Company – Whitby, ON

Software Engineer and Team Lead | Apr 2012 – Mar 2023

Delivered hundreds of client-facing experiences across marketing and promotions sectors
Designed backend systems and performed API integrations for custom workflows
Maintained AWS infrastructure and supported CI/CD pipelines
Led junior developers and contributed to knowledge-sharing and code reviews

Netperception.net – Barrie, ON

Web Developer | May 2012 – Jan 2013

Built and maintained CMS and business listing platforms
Used PHP, CSS, XML, and third-party APIs for web services

Mundo Media – Markham, ON

Web Developer | Aug 2010 – Mar 2012

Developed and maintained mobile marketing and publishing systems
Responsible for backend development using PHP, XML, and custom APIs

OnlyGreen – Midland, ON

Software Developer | Oct 2009 – Jun 2012

Maintained an e-commerce site and internal business systems using CFML, JavaScript, and MS SQL
Performed business process analysis and provided system recommendations

NSM CCAC – Barrie, ON

IT Help Desk Analyst (Co-op) | Jan 2009 – Aug 2009

Provided technical support and managed institutional data entry
Emphasized customer service, triaging, and collaborative troubleshooting

Education

Georgian College – Barrie, ON

Business Information Systems Diploma | Sept 2006 – Jan 2010

Completed program with two co-op terms

University of Guelph – Guelph, ON

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Partial Completion) | Sept 2003 – Dec 2005

Majored in Computer & Systems Engineering. Completed 5 of 8 semesters. Left in good standing.
Received entrance scholarship for academic excellence

Banting Memorial High School – Alliston, ON

Ontario Secondary School Diploma | Sept 1998 – Jun 2003

Honours Student