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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Christopher Anthony Donalds

Geton Marketing
Kelowna,BC
Christopher Anthony Donalds
2
Certifications
29
Years of experience

Senior web developer delivering hands-on maintenance and repair for client websites, plugins, and custom applications. Expertise in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, WordPress, AWS, and GCP, supports performance and release goals. Strength in database optimization, API planning, and server maintenance.

Work History

Senior Website Developer

13 Years 7 Months
Geton Marketing | Kelowna, BC | 03.2013 - Current
  • Developed website features enhancing marketing client campaigns.
  • Used PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and object-oriented programming in daily development tasks.
  • Applied AI agentic programming development with Claude AI for direct-coded work.
  • Supported custom web programming, code repair, website debugging, database management, and server maintenance tied to software operation and reliability.
  • Utilized integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline coding processes.
  • Built applications and tools with object-oriented languages to improve code abstraction, stability, and reuse.
  • Built WordPress plugins, troubleshot software issues, wrote database queries, and planned API interfaces to facilitate collaboration with design, SEO, and management teams.
  • Applied object-oriented design and development techniques to support usability goals.
  • Coded, tested, and debugged programs in line with established standards.
  • Modified existing database structures to improve system performance.
  • Integrated Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services to enhance application performance.
  • Executed scripts to communicate with back-end servers and provide real-time updates.
  • Delivered software solutions aligned with product roadmap and release plan milestones.
  • Debugged and resolved software bugs to improve system performance and stability.
  • Integrated third-party libraries and APIs into applications.
  • Designed databases and data storage solutions to manage application data.
  • Tested application updates before deployment.

Senior Website Programmer

3 Years 6 Months
Navigator Multimedia | Kelowna, BC | 09.2009 - 03.2013
  • Built and maintained website content management systems, database integration tools, data feed parsers, and gateway processing engines.
  • Developed and maintained website content management systems, database integration tools, data feed parsers, and gateway processing engines.
  • Applied strong PHP and SQL knowledge across 10+ years of internet programming work.
  • Supported codebase updates with JavaScript and HTML changes.
  • Coded, tested, and debugged programs in line with established standards.
  • Managed content management system updates for campaign launches.
  • Delivered software solutions in alignment with product roadmap and release milestones to ensure project success.
  • Revised database structures to improve system performance.
  • Integrated third-party libraries and APIs to enhance application functionality.
  • Delivered website administrative systems, database integration tools, data feed parsers, and gateway processing engines through ongoing development and maintenance.
  • Enabled real-time server communication through script execution with back-end systems.
  • Advanced software delivery in line with product roadmap and release plan milestones.
  • Expanded application capability through third-party library and API integration.

Co-Owner, Founder

1 Year 1 Month
Teknidome Gaming Centre | Kelowna, BC | 01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Established Teknidome as a leader in public computer gaming by collaborating with top industry names like Intel, ATI, nVidia, Asus, and Logitech to maintain systems with virtually no downtime. I was part of a team that built Teknidome from the ground up by hand computers, servers, game launchers, and network infrastructure. Advocated for efficient operation of server-client network systems, enhancing overall performance.
  • Directed daily gaming center operations and customer service at Teknidome Gaming Center.
  • Managed cash handling, sales tracking, and payment reconciliation for gaming center transactions.
  • Oversaw console maintenance, equipment setup, and play area readiness.
  • Developed service policies for gaming sessions, memberships, and customer support.
  • Coordinated promotions, events, and community gaming activities at the centre.
  • Resolved customer issues and supported smooth front-desk operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
  • Created marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
  • Coordinated special events such as product launches or promotional campaigns.

Co-Owner, Founder, President

11 Years
OMIT Computers | Kelowna, BC | 01.1998 - 01.2009
  • Founded OMIT Computers (Office Mate International Technologies, Inc.) in 1998, evolving from Technology Division of Office Mate International, Ltd.. Incorporated OMIT in Canada, delivering world-leading technological products and services. The Company is an independent integrator of custom computer systems and software. Leveraged expertise and passion for computing to provide quality services to customers and colleagues.

Education

Diploma - Fine Arts

Okanagan University College | Kelowna, BC | 01-2002

Capitalizing on my second aptitude, visual arts, I pursued a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in Commercial Graphic Design, which was jointly administered by Okanagan University College and University of Victoria. Upon graduation, the breadth of my skills included serigraphy, commercial branding, logotyping, commercial graphic design, intaglio, and lithography. These attributes have already proved beneficial with my work on many corporate websites, advertisements, brochures, logos, and other related indicia.

Skills

Advanced PHP 8+ programming with 20+ years of PHP background
PHP programming
Advanced Javascript and jQuery programming
JavaScript frameworks
CMS developer
WordPress development
Wordpress theme and plugin creation
Drupal and Wordpress programming
Web application development
API integration
Server-side JavaScript
RESTful services
MySQL and MSSQL database management
MySQL databases
Database optimization
Data parsing
scalability
security
optimization and modularization skills
Linux web servers (Apache and NGINX) and LAMP experience
Experience with AWS (RDS
CloudFront
EFS
EC2
and ECS)
DevOps tools
Network security
Cloud architecture
Web programming
Code debugging
Collaboration skills
Project coordination
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Teamwork skills
Continuous learning
User interface design
Scripting languages

Certification

1999 - Present Computing Technology Industry Association, This certification was granted upon successful completion of a program moderated by the Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA. CompTIA qualifies individuals based on an industry-specific, world-recognized certification program. Graduates are highly sought out by leading companies in the computing and IT industry.

Affiliations

  • President of my condominium strata corporation
  • Avid bicyclist
  • Volunteer at local Christmas soup kitchens
  • Learning how to play guitar

Timeline

Senior Website Developer

Geton Marketing
03.2013 - CurrentRead More

Senior Website Programmer

Navigator Multimedia
09.2009 - 03.2013Read More

Co-Owner, Founder

Teknidome Gaming Centre
01.2008 - 02.2009Read More

Co-Owner, Founder, President

OMIT Computers
01.1998 - 01.2009Read More

Okanagan University College

Diploma from Fine Arts
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Christopher Anthony Donalds