Jenna Cooke PHP Developer

Jenna Cooke PHP Developer

Hello world, I'm Jenna Cooke!

I'm a full-stack developer with over 10 years of industry experience, based in Canada... somewhere in northern British Columbia where seeing my friend, Elliot the Moose, is not uncommon.

Overview

PHP developer with over 10 years of fast-paced industry experience, including 4+ years working remotely as part of a dynamic team and independently as a freelancer. Passionate about creative problem-solving, optimizing legacy codebases, and improving multifaceted team communication while embracing diversity. Proficient in server deployment, command-line operations, SSH workflows, and DNS configuration. Strong technical communicator with expertise in writing clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

Education

Interactive Web Design & Development, Co-op

Georgian College

Graduated with honours: 2014

Recent Experience

Developer & Consultant

Freelancer – Jenna Cooke Codes

Dec 2020 - Present

Senior Developer

Contractor - Referoo

May 2023 - Feb 2025

Head of Technology

Adster Creative

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

My Core Skills

PHP Development

Building scalable, efficient, and secure web applications using Laravel, custom CMS software, and vanilla PHP.

API Integration

Connecting third-party APIs to enhance data flow and functionality.

Database Design & Optimization

Structuring and refining databases for performance and scalability.

Legacy Code Improvement

Refactoring and modernizing outdated PHP applications.

Problem-Solving

Developing unique solutions to complex technical challenges.

Deployment & Server Management

Managing web application deployments and server configurations.

Linux/Unix & SSH Operations

Executing command-line tasks for server administration and automation.

DNS Configuration

Setting up and managing domain records for web applications.

Technical & Non-Technical Documentation

Writing clear documentation for features, improvements, and development processes.

Remote Work & Collaboration

Experienced in async communication, distributed team environments, and self-managed workflows.