Career Archive

Two decades of software development, from early WordPress sites to modern web applications. Explore projects, technologies, and the evolution of digital craftsmanship.

Projects

  • The Variables Co. Website
    2024-present
    Company website built as a pure frontend static site with custom build system for environment variable injection. Features four detailed client case studies and contact form integration.
    Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS + 2 more

  • Little Red Coffee Roasters
    2023-2023
    Complete startup launch package leveraging no-code solutions and grant funding. Delivered brand identity (with designer Sal Sidani), integrated Square POS and e-commerce system, secured two marketing grants, and executed 30-day launch campaign.
    Technologies: Weebly, Square POS

  • Circular Materials - Security Rescue
    2022-2022
    Rescue mission for hacked website experiencing 17K bot attacks daily. Comprehensive security audit, vulnerability remediation, CloudFlare premium implementation, bot mitigation, performance optimization, and ongoing monitoring.
    Technologies: CloudFlare Premium, CDN

  • Ingredient Sync
    2021-2022
    Full-stack application using Strapi 4.x as a headless CMS for managing ingredient and recipe data. Includes complete development environment with build pipeline, database configuration, and API development.
    Technologies: Strapi, Strapi 4.x, React + 4 more

  • John Howard Society - Prison Visitation Guide
    2020-2022
    Partnered with GOCACTUS Design Inc. to build WordPress-powered web application replacing static PDF. Custom data modeling, purpose-built block plugins, searchable interface, responsive design, and improved accessibility (AODA compliance).
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript

  • GOCACTUS Design Inc. - Agency Support Partnership
    2018-present
    Comprehensive agency support model enabling GOCACTUS to pivot to print design while maintaining digital client services. WordPress maintenance portfolio, hosting optimization, security monitoring, development templates, and direct client support.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript + 2 more

  • BeOurGuestEvents.ca
    2015-2015
    Event website built on WordPress platform with standard theme configuration.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript + 2 more

  • DBLDNM.com
    2012-present
    WordPress-based website with Jetpack plugin integration and custom theme development.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript + 2 more

  • Blog.MeaghanBent.com
    2011-2015
    WordPress-based personal blog featuring multiple theme iterations and consistent content publishing over four years.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript + 2 more

  • CanadaIndie.com
    2009-2011
    WordPress-based music blog featuring custom theme development, Facebook API integration, and RSS content aggregation. Covered Polaris Music Prize and Canadian indie music from 2009-2011.
    Technologies: WordPress, WordPress 3.x, PHP + 3 more

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