Chuck Milliken

Full-Stack Web Developer

Fairview, TX

Summary

Full-stack web application developer with a background in WordPress, SEO/SEM, and Linux hosting. Builds and maintains modern web applications using vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) and frameworks (React/Next.js, Node.js, Svelte/SvelteKit), including mobile-friendly experiences and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), plus API integrations and client onboarding/tracking implementations.

Core Skills

  • Full-stack web development (vanilla JavaScript/ES6+, React/Next.js, Node.js, Svelte/SvelteKit)
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWA), mobile-friendly UI, responsive refactors
  • API integrations and development (REST)
  • WordPress development & administration (Genesis, Elementor)
  • SEO/SEM and conversion tracking (Google/Bing)
  • Linux web hosting administration, security, and VPS setup
  • GitHub-based workflows; VS Code; AI-assisted development (Copilot)

Technical Skills

Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, React, Next.js, Svelte, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap

Backend/CMS: Node.js, Strapi, Firebase (Auth, Firestore real-time/offline, Cloud Functions triggers), WordPress (Genesis, Elementor), Laravel (some exposure)

APIs: REST (build/consume)

Dev Tools: Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Copilot

Hosting/Admin: WHM/cPanel, ConfigServer, phpMyAdmin, Bare-Metal and VPS setup

Systems: FreePBX (hosted VoIP), Windows, macOS, Linux (Debian and RHEL based)

Professional Experience

Full-Stack Web Application Developer — Funnel Science, LLC (Plano, TX)

Jan 2020 – Present

  • Developed and enhanced web applications using vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) and modern frameworks including React, Next.js, Node.js, and Svelte.
  • Updated the Funnel Science SaaS application frontend with a focus on mobile usability; contributed to its transition toward a Progressive Web App (PWA).
  • Supported client onboarding by integrating required tracking scripts and conversion tracking into client websites.
  • Delivered a Svelte + Bootstrap mobile communications PWA for an oil & gas logistics provider that reduced dispatch phone calls by ~90% by enabling in-app job requests, status updates, driver-to-dispatch messaging, and push notifications; integrated with the client’s ERP via APIs.
  • Delivered additional NDA client PWAs and web applications, including auction workflows and a custom eCommerce rebuild replacing a legacy WordPress store (SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, React/Next.js, Node.js, Strapi, Bootstrap).
  • Implemented Firebase-backed features (Auth, Firestore real-time/offline, Cloud Functions triggers) for the oil & gas logistics client app and a storage auction client application.
  • Converted on-prem POTS phone systems to hosted FreePBX VoIP for Funnel Science and client organizations.
  • Set up dedicated hosting servers and assisted clients with VPS hosting; built and maintained WordPress/Elementor sites for numerous clients.
  • Managed Google and Bing search campaigns (campaign structure, keywords, and conversion tracking) using the Funnel Science SaaS platform.
  • Used VS Code, GitHub, and Copilot daily; extensive experience creating and integrating REST APIs.

Web Developer — AdFinity.biz (Rockwall, TX)

Jul 2011 – Dec 2019

  • Built, redesigned, and maintained WordPress websites using the StudioPress Genesis Theme Framework.
  • Customized site layout and front-end presentation with hand-written HTML/CSS; ensured consistent rendering across browsers.
  • Supported SEO initiatives across client sites (on-page updates, content/structure improvements, and ongoing optimization).
  • Executed digital marketing work including social media, email campaigns, and advertising support.
  • Administered and maintained CentOS-based web servers, including security and configuration via WHM/cPanel and ConfigServer.

Web Developer / Administrator — Cookies by Design (Plano, TX)

Sep 2007 – Aug 2010

  • Maintained corporate website content and product catalog; performed routine updates and ongoing site maintenance.
  • Delivered SEO improvements and page layout updates; refreshed homepage creative on a regular cadence.
  • Built an intranet portal to support communication with franchise locations.
  • Produced and deployed email marketing campaigns using ExactTarget; ensured HTML compatibility across email clients.
  • Created and optimized product imagery for web use.
  • Managed and reported on web and email campaign performance (sales/click activity) and supported SEA campaigns (Google, Yahoo, MSN).
  • Designed and built a “video email” approach compatible with HTML-capable email clients.

Additional Experience

Webmaster / Network Administrator — National Center for Policy Analysis (Dallas, TX)

Dec 1997 – Jul 2001

  • Published daily newsletter content to email distribution lists, handheld channels, and the organization website.
  • Produced and maintained web content including analyses, studies, and streaming media.
  • Supported office technology: workstations, servers, network equipment, and Internet/WAN connectivity (including a remote office).
  • Provided technical support for staff and external contributors; improved publishing workflows to increase efficiency.

Messaging Administrator — GTE Internetworking (Volt Technical Services) (Irving, TX)

Jun 1997 – Nov 1997

  • Reconciled RADIUS, email, and newsgroup user databases; supported enforcement of acceptable-use policies.

Internet Technical Support — GTE Internet Solutions (Volt Technical Services) (Irving, TX)

Jan 1997 – Jun 1997

  • Provided phone-based technical support for end-user Internet services (installation guidance and connectivity troubleshooting).

Bookbinding Machine Operator — Lumar Graphics (Garland, TX)

Jul 2004 – Jul 2007

  • Operated booklet-making, perfect-binding, folding, cutting, and punching equipment in a trade bindery environment.