Alex Mercer - Resume
Professional Experience
Lead PHP Architect & Backend Engineer
Vanguard Tech SolutionsSan Francisco, CA · Full-time
Directing backend engineering for high-concurrency web clients. Reduced SQL query execution time by 42% through query refactoring and PDO connection pool tuning.
Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer
Apex Digital AgencyAustin, TX · Full-time
Architected custom e-commerce engines, client administration dashboards, and payment gateway modules for over 35 client projects.
Web Developer & Database Specialist
Nexus Software LabSeattle, WA · Full-time
Developed responsive Bootstrap web applications, optimized MySQL database schemas, and integrated third-party REST web services.
Education & Academic Background
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of California, BerkeleyField: Computer Science & Software Engineering · GPA: 3.92 / 4.0
Focused on Advanced Database Systems, Distributed Computing, and Web Application Security.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
San Jose State UniversityField: Computer Science · GPA: 3.85 / 4.0
Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Lead developer for the ACM University Chapter web portal.
Summary of Qualifications
Senior Full-Stack Developer specializing in Core PHP 8.1+, MySQL database architecture, security vulnerability protection (CSRF, XSS, SQLi), REST API design, and Bootstrap responsive user interfaces.