Brian

Full Stack Developer

Brian is a seasoned Full Stack Developer with over 20 years of experience helping Ohio-based companies like Sherwin-Williams and J.M. Smucker bring their digital visions to life. Specializing in the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), he has written over 200 custom WordPress plugins, creating tailored web solutions that solve complex client challenges.

Starting as a freelance developer, Brian has worked across diverse industries and mastered multiple programming languages and frameworks. His experience spans website and application development as well as penetration testing for organizations such as the Credit Union of Southern California and Every1Lending, giving him a strong foundation in both security and performance.

Brian, Full Stack Developer at TKG, a Northeast Ohio digital marketing agency Brian, experienced Full Stack WordPress Developer in Ohio, part of the TKG development team

Where he gained his knowledge

Brian’s journey into web development began with the flip of a coin. In 2002, he and his business partner decided their company needed a website to stay competitive and reach new clients. When a coin toss determined who would learn to build it, Brian lost, and that single moment set the course for his career.

Once he started coding, he was hooked. Writing a few lines of code and watching them come to life became an instant passion. Within two years, Brian left the company to pursue development full time as a freelancer. What began as a necessity quickly became a calling.

Over the next two decades, Brian expanded his skills through hands-on experience, working with consulting firms and enterprise-level clients across multiple industries. Twenty-three years later, his enthusiasm for building smart, secure and efficient web solutions has not faded. He is still just as excited to write code today as he was after that first coin toss.

Skills and Expertise

  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • Magento
  • Drupal
  • API Integration
  • Custom plugin development
  • Web Security
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Database design

 

When not at work, Brian's life revolves around

  • Family
  • Playing guitar 
  • Cooking 
  • Martial arts

Little known facts

  • He can hand toss a pizza 
  • He met Adam Sandler at LAX

Favorite places on the web

Some of Brian's favorite digital tools

  • Visual Studio Code
  • PostMan
  • FileZilla
  • GIMP
  • GIT
  • PHPmyAdmin