Career Timeline

A chronological journey through two decades of software development, from early WordPress platforms to modern web applications.


Timeline

2024

The Variables Co. Website

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

2023

Little Red Coffee Roasters

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

2022

Circular Materials - Security Rescue

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

2021

Ingredient Sync

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

2020

John Howard Society - Prison Visitation Guide

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

2018

GOCACTUS Design Inc. - Agency Support Partnership

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

2015

BeOurGuestEvents.ca

Event website built on WordPress platform with standard theme configuration.

Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript

2012

DBLDNM.com

WordPress-based website with Jetpack plugin integration and custom theme development.

Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript

2011

Blog.MeaghanBent.com

WordPress-based personal blog featuring multiple theme iterations and consistent content publishing over four years.

Technologies: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript

2009

CanadaIndie.com

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