Drupal
Wesley Martins
Technical Lead/Senior Web Developer/Drupal Specialist
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Senior Technical Lead with extensive experience in leading the Technical Web Development team and managing complex projects. Successfully overseen development of innovative solutions, contributing to enhanced system performance and client satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and strategic planning, ensuring project milestones are met efficiently and ahead of schedule.
I thrive in roles that require dedication to complex problem-solving and a proactive approach to technical excellence. I am committed to delivering robust solutions and leading teams with the same level of integrity and care that I bring to every line of code.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Open Box
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior/intermediate developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
- Led a team of 5 developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Providing technical assistance, team oversight, code governance, mentorship & delivery accountability.
- Coordination with cross-department teams like QA, Support & Project Managers to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
- Front/Backend development of new/existing Drupal/Squarespace Site builds.
- Enhancing and maintaining existing ASP.net web applications and integrations.
- Evaluated and recommended new tools and technologies that resulted in increased development efficiency and up-to-date technical skillsets within the team.
- Led successful launch of multiple software releases, meeting all project objectives and exceeding user expectations.
- Assisting in the technical scoping of new business or upsells and partnering with leadership on new sales initiatives.
- Leading the technical interview process for new technical hires.
Senior Web Developer/Technical Lead
Open Box
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Mentored junior developers, sharing industry best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Developed responsive web designs for seamless user experience across multiple devices and platforms.
- Ensured seamless transition between design and development phases by working closely with UI/UX designers.
- Participated in code review sessions to maintain codebase integrity and promote knowledge sharing among team members.
- Increased website accessibility by adhering to WCAG standards and implementing ARIA attributes in HTML markup.
- Championed mobile-first design principles within the organization, leading the adoption of progressive web applications and responsive design techniques.
- Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
- Improved website load times by optimizing front-end code.
- Enhanced website security by identifying vulnerabilities, applying patches, and regularly updating software components.
- Optimized search engine rankings with strategic content updates, metadata enhancements, and structured data implementation.
- Providing technical assistance, team oversight, code governance, mentorship & delivery accountability.
Software/Web Developer
Open Box
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed/Enhanced Drupal websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to website performance and user satisfaction.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
- Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain/enhance Drupal websites.
- Increased website traffic through search engine optimization strategies.
- Development and enhancements on new/existing ASP.NET Web applications.
- Development & enhancements of SQL/XML Feeds.
- Developed and maintained a high-performance native iOS application using Xamarin.iOS and C#
Analyst Developer/Team Lead
Open Box
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Optimized & developed complex SQL queries, stored procedures and scripts depending on client requests to update/insert and delete data as well as general enhancements to existing functionality.
- Analysis on databases and C# code.
- For a period I was the first point of contact with clients and in charge of coordinating the team as a whole
- Translated complex business objectives into actionable technical specifications and project roadmaps through direct client consultation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
Internship as an Analyst Developer
Open Box
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Enhanced and provided analysis on existing internal web applications
- Developed complex SQL queries, stored procedures and scripts depending on client requests to update/insert and delete data as well as general enhancements.
- Analysis on databases and C# code.
Education
National Diploma Majoring in Software Development - Btech, Information Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
South African College High School
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Fullstack Web Development
Software architecture design
API development & integration
Systems Architecture & Stakeholder Alignment
Technical Scoping & Feasibility Analysis
Engineering Management & Team Mentoring
Quality assurance
Security/Compliance
Customer relationship management
Agile methodology
Digital Strategy & Business Intelligence
Accomplishments
- Unmatched Estimation Accuracy: Maintained a multi-year track record of 100% estimation-to-delivery accuracy on enterprise projects. Consistently protected profit margins by eliminating budget overruns through precise technical scoping and resource planning.
- Peer-Nominated Excellence: Two-time recipient of the 'Teamphoria' award for exceptional technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for maintaining high team morale and project velocity during critical delivery phases.
- Top-Tier Performance Recognition: Consistently ranked in the highest performance bracket, resulting in an average annual salary increase within the 90th percentile (nearly double the industry standard), reflecting sustained value-add and technical growth.
- Academic Excellence: Received a Golden Key International Honor Society invitation for ranking in the top 15% of academic achievers.
Software
PHP
CSS3
JavaScript & jQuery
HTML5
C#/ASPNET
PL/SQL
Squarespace
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Open Box
07.2024 - Current
Senior Web Developer/Technical Lead
Open Box
01.2021 - 07.2024
Software/Web Developer
Open Box
04.2018 - 01.2021
Analyst Developer/Team Lead
Open Box
01.2015 - 04.2018
Internship as an Analyst Developer
Open Box
07.2014 - 01.2015
National Diploma Majoring in Software Development - Btech, Information Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
South African College High School
04.2001 -
Technical Ecosystem & DevOps
- CI/CD & Version Control: Azure DevOps, Git (GitFlow)
- Virtualization & Local Dev: Docker, DDEV
- IDE & Design: Visual Studio / Code, Figma, XD
- Testing & QA: Browserstack