Gary Cordon

About Gary Cordon

I design scalable software systems and AI-powered automation that help organizations operate faster, smarter, and more reliably.For more than 25 years, I’ve been building and leading web applications that help organizations operate smarter, move faster, and scale with confidence.I started writing code when the web was mostly static HTML. Since then I’ve watched, and participated in, the evolution of modern web development into the dynamic, distributed systems we rely on today. That long view allows me to do more than just write code; it helps me design systems that last.My strength sits at the intersection of engineering and leadership.I’m a hybrid professional who combines the hands-on expertise of a senior full-stack engineer with the strategic thinking of a technical project leader. I enjoy working across the entire Software Development Life Cycle, from translating ideas into architecture, to leading development teams, to delivering stable systems aligned with real business outcomes.I care about more than clean code.Great software comes from great collaboration. I take a people-first approach to development, working closely with teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure projects are not only technically sound, but also delivered on time and built to solve real problems.Technologies change. Good systems thinking doesn’t.Core Areas of ExpertiseSoftware Architecture & Engineering Full-stack development with PHP (Laravel), JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular), SQL, and modern front-end standards.Technical Leadership SDLC management, Agile/Scrum workflows, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.Modern Web Systems Custom WordPress development, scalable web applications, responsive/mobile-first design, and performance-focused architecture.Development Workflow Git/GitHub, QA testing, collaborative development processes, and scalable deployment practices.I’m always interested in solving challenging problems and helping organizations turn ideas into scalable systems.

Experience

1. Principal Software Engineer

   Randall Reilly

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Spearheaded backend architecture for a high-traffic SaaS platform serving concurrent users, owning scalability, reliability, and performance across the full system lifecycle.Designed an AI-assisted lead generation pipeline that reduced job creation time by 65% and increased qualified lead volume by 50%, enabling clients to target higher-converting opportunities.Owned and evolved API architecture across multiple product surfaces, championing test-driven development with PHPUnit and Pest to improve release confidence and reduce regression risk.Led architectural and code reviews, mentored engineers through pair programming and hands-on guidance, accelerating team delivery and raising engineering standards across the org.Drove observability and performance improvements through query optimization, caching strategies, and cloud infrastructure tooling on AWS (Lambda, EC2, API Gateway).

Education

• ÉVIDENCE

  Master of Arts, Theology/Theological Studies

• Elizabeth City State University

  Bachelor of Science, Computational Science

• Evidence Bible College

  Masters , Theology/Theological Studies

  2017 — 2018

• Elizabeth City State University

  B.S., Computer and Information Science/ Applied Mathematics

  1994 — 2002

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Online Marketing
• Web Development
• SEO
• E-Commerce
• Web Analytics
• Html + Css
• Flash
• Jquery
• Wordpress
• Website Development
• Css
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Front-End
• Microsoft Office
• Email Marketing
• Php
• User Experience
• Public Speaking
• Html
• Graphic Design
• Photoshop
• Web Design
• Javascript
• Mac