# 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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