Paul Sandel - Solutions Engineer

Hi, I'm Paul. I work with modern languages and frameworks to develop scalable and polished solutions across the web.
Currently Available for New Roles

Core Strengths

I focus on practical, maintainable solutions that improve delivery speed, system reliability, and the overall usability of the products and tools I build.

End-to-End Delivery

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End-to-End Delivery

I work across frontend, backend, integrations, and deployment to move ideas into production with a clear path from concept to release.

Systems Integration

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Systems Integration

I connect internal and third-party systems in ways that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and support reliable day-to-day operations.

Modernization

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Modernization

I help evolve older systems and workflows without losing sight of maintainability, business continuity, or practical delivery constraints.

AI-Enhanced Workflow

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AI-Enhanced Workflow

I actively explore how AI can improve productivity, speed up iteration, and support stronger solutions when applied with clear intent and judgment.

Professional Roles

  • Full Stack Developer

    University of St. Augustine Health Sciences

    - Present
    In this role, Paul was primarily responsible for developing custom plugins that integrated third-party services into an existing WordPress site. He also contributed to new site development with WordPress and React and built Lightning Web Components for Salesforce.

    Responsibilities

    • WordPress Integrations
      Developed WordPress plugins to provide integrations with third-party services and APIs including Algolia Search, Acalog Catalog Management, and SMS Magic.
    • WordPress / React Sites
      Created new sites using WordPress or React from provided designs and business rules.
    • LWC Development
      Developed new and existing components for use within a Salesforce implementation.
    • Scrum Workflow
      Participated in an Agile Scrum workflow, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
    • Infrastructure Support
      Assisted with infrastructure maintenance through Cloudflare and NGINX configuration.

  • Full Stack Developer

    Oyova Software

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    In this role, Paul was tasked primarily with developing and maintaining an existing ColdFusion application. Updates included functional changes within ColdFusion, style updates via HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and management of Lucee, the ColdFusion server. He also implemented several one-off updates for other WordPress sites.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop ColdFusion Application
      Developed and updated an application that supported land surveyors, including assignments, scheduling, and communication.
    • Maintain Lucee Server
      Monitored logs and performance to ensure reliable uptime and adequate performance.
    • WordPress Development
      Provided one-off updates to WordPress themes and sites and assisted with maintenance of related Apache servers.
    • Team Collaboration
      Participated in meetings with internal and external teams to support development planning and status updates.

  • Freelance Contractor

    Freelance

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    During this time, Paul worked as an independent contractor with small companies and small agencies. He primarily used PHP, HTML, and CSS to develop small landing pages and learned the basics of web development, hosting, and project management.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop Small Sites and Landing Pages
      Using HTML, CSS, and PHP, developed sites for local businesses and individuals.
    • Client Acquisition / Communication
      Identified potential clients, established contact, defined project scope and timeline, and maintained consistent communication throughout delivery.
    • Basic Hosting
      Using services like AWS, Rackspace, and GoDaddy, established hosting, DNS rules, and domain registration on behalf of clients.

Continuous Learning

I am a lifelong learner who takes ownership of learning the skills needed to build functional, attractive web applications.

Starting out as a hobbyist in the late 90s, I've been a web enthusiast for all of my adult life. I started with the most basic aspects of web development, HTML and CSS. I found the syntax and process cathartic and enjoyable while working through countless tutorials and building websites for exploration and understanding.

Next, I focused on learning PHP and MySQL to build dynamic websites. I enjoyed programming and intuitively took to it. I've spent hours in the documentation learning the myriad of functions available within these languages. I liked the process of designing performant databases with proper relations and indexes, and eagerly anticipated the features the next releases would bring.

As the web matured and expanded, so did my scope of interest. I added JavaScript to my stack and loved the on-page dynamic nature. As powerful frameworks began to emerge, I enjoyed adding them to my projects, most memorably jQuery.

Soon, I began offering my services as a freelancer. I built sites for small local businesses and individuals wanting a web presence. I learned the basics of project planning and client relations.

Having learned the basics, I shifted my focus again. Powerful frameworks and open-source applications began emerging. I thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with different frameworks, including WordPress and Joomla. As time went on, I continued exploring promising frameworks, including Zend and eventually Laravel.

Today, I use my understanding of the web to identify and implement web solutions without coding from scratch. This site, for example, uses Strapi for the backend and Nuxt with Tailwind CSS for the frontend. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning both of these solutions and look forward to employing them on behalf of clients.

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