Tam Pham II

Software Engineer · Full-Stack Development & Design

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Software Engineer and designer with 11+ years of experience building web experiences for international brands, corporations, startups, and non-profits. Currently leading a headless Craft CMS and Next.js platform at Amdocs, with strong skills in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, CI/CD, and cloud delivery. Uses AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Claude Code to ship faster without sacrificing quality or security. Detail-oriented and comfortable owning a project from design through deployment.

  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Strategic planner and designer
  • Technical expertise and client relationship management
  • Quick learner and agile developer

Skills

Front End
ReactNext.jsJavaScript / TypeScriptHTML / CSSTailwindSassshadcn/uiMUIApollo ClientAxiosGSAP
Back End & CMS
PHPCraft CMSCustom Craft ModulesTwigHeadless CMSGraphQLREST APIsOktaKong API GatewayOpenStreetMap APIsWebhooksPostgreSQLMySQLRedisNext.js Cache HandlersWordPress / Gutenberg
DevOps & Cloud
CI/CDDockerKubernetesDDEVAWS S3AWS EC2AWS SESAWS RDSNginxReverse ProxiesGitLabGitHubLinux
Testing & Tooling
DynatraceSplunkJiraPostmanJestStorybookESLintSnykWebpackBrowserStack
AI Tools
GitHub CopilotOpenAI CodexClaude CodeCursorPrompt Engineering
Design
FigmaUI/UXPrototypingWireframingPhotoshopIllustratorWeb Accessibility (ADA)
Motion & Media
After EffectsPremiere ProDaVinci ResolveBlenderLightroomMotion GraphicsVideo ProductionVideo EditingVisual Effects (VFX)3D Modeling & RenderingPhotographyColor Grading

Experience

Software Engineer · Amdocs

Plano, TX (Remote) · Aug 2024 – Present

  • Lead Craft CMS developer for the Fidium Fiber ecosystem: architected and own a headless Craft CMS with a bespoke editor, page builder, GraphQL API, and custom modules serving Fidium Fiber, Business, Wholesale, Partners, Support, buyflow, fidium.net, and consolidated.com.
  • Planned and drove delivery from foundation to launch, including the custom Craft modules that extend the platform.
  • Redesigned and built the Next.js/React applications for Fidium Fiber, Business, Wholesale, Partners, and Consolidated, and built the original foundation of fidium.net; collaborate with the teams that own fidium.net and buyflow.
  • Maintain a shared UI toolkit of reusable components, hooks, and webhooks, tested with Jest and documented in Storybook.
  • Configured Nginx reverse proxies to serve the Wholesale, Partners, Business, and Consolidated sites from a single repo; own dev, QA, staging, and production environments with GitLab CI/CD.
  • Monitor with Dynatrace and Splunk, stay on call, and join incident war rooms to diagnose root causes and restore service quickly.
  • Partner with engineers, marketing, IT, and cloud ops in Jira; mentor developers on Craft CMS. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.

Key achievement: Built the headless Craft CMS (bespoke editor, GraphQL, custom modules) that serves content for 7 newly redesigned sites, and lead the launch and shipment of the Next.js applications for fidium.com, fidiumbusiness.com, fidiumpartners.com, fidiumwholesale.com, consolidated.com, and fidium.net.

Lead PHP / WordPress Developer · Linchpin

Rhode Island (Remote) · Apr 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Led development and maintenance of WordPress sites built with ACF and custom Gutenberg blocks, plus custom plugins, optimized for performance and SEO.
  • Modernized build tooling with Webpack and set up GitHub CI/CD pipelines using Husky and Release Please.
  • Managed hosting and servers, including PHP upgrades and Nginx/Apache configuration; on call for production issues.
  • Coordinated with developers, marketing managers, creative directors, and clients to deliver on expectations. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.

Key achievement: Maintained and developed the Birth23.org, fluvalaquatics.com, and Nutrience.com websites.

WordPress Developer · Planit Advertising

Baltimore, MD (Remote) · Mar 2023 – Nov 2023

  • Built custom WordPress sites and multiple custom Gutenberg blocks for the company template.
  • Worked across dev, staging, and production with automated test and deploy pipelines (Git, Bitbucket); resolved server and pipeline issues.
  • Produced custom HTML emails and animated banners; ran monthly maintenance, QA, and ADA compliance checks. Authored pull requests and reviewed other developers' PRs to maintain code quality.

Key achievement: Launched the new Toro Haven robotic mower site along with several other sites, on time and on budget.

Director of Interactive Services · Holmes Millet Advertising

Dallas, TX (On-site) · Oct 2015 – Mar 2023

  • Designed, developed, and maintained responsive sites and custom themes/templates across Craft CMS, WordPress, and other platforms using PHP, Twig, and JavaScript, with ongoing support for agency and client needs.
  • Led the interactive department: direction, training, and assignments for a team of developers, plus client meetings and project estimates.
  • Configured and deployed dev, staging, and production environments, maintained enterprise Linux servers, and kept PHP, CMS, and code current.
  • Collaborated with creative directors, developers, designers, animators, VFX artists, and clients, managing multiple projects against strict deadlines.
  • Ran email campaigns and digital ads, and produced animated video and photography for clients.

Key achievement: Redesigned 3 agency websites, boosting traffic and clientele; doubled traffic for EarthX.org after its 2019 redesign; recognized for Best UI/UX Design in Dallas 2019–2022.

Web Developer · Pixel Clear Designs

Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Dec 2014 – Jul 2015

  • Designed and developed WordPress, PHP, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript sites, including migrations, mobile QA, responsive optimization, plugin integration, and launches.
  • Created logos and brands for client sites and produced video and photography with developers and creative directors.
  • Mentored new creative hires, ran WordPress training for clients, and staffed the customer service call desk.

Key achievement: Launched several websites, including ESPS Trailers, Dart Couriers, and Booher Consultants.

Network Systems Administrator · Ross & Matthews Law Firm

Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Apr 2013 – Dec 2014

  • Resolved help desk tickets, specializing in Microsoft workstation repair, and staffed the customer service call desk.
  • Managed 80+ thin clients on IBM terminals and 100+ Windows XP/7 workstations; administered Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
  • Maintained HP and Xerox printers and hosted company video conferences via GoToMeeting and Zoom.

Key achievement: Replaced all 100+ legacy thin clients with new units on upgraded hardware and migrated Windows desktop workstations from XP to Windows 7; briefly worked on a 5 Gbps internet connection.

IT Technician · E-lite Works

Fort Worth, TX (On-site) · Nov 2011 – Dec 2013

  • Handled Windows PC repair and troubleshooting, built custom desktops, and managed parts inventory and sales.
  • Performed virus removal (rootkits, spyware, and malware), upgrades, data backup and transfer, Windows installs and updates, and network troubleshooting.
  • Provided follow-up support, met customer deadlines, and optimized desktop and laptop performance.

Key achievement: Built several custom desktop PCs to customer specifications.

Education

The Art Institute of Fort Worth

BFA, Web Design & Interactive Media · Graduated Sept 2014

  • Award for Best Portfolio, Web Design Division
  • Dean's Honor Roll

Areas of Expertise

  • Server & client-side development
  • AI-assisted development
  • Performance & SEO
  • Responsive, cross-browser UI
  • Web accessibility (ADA)
  • Information architecture
  • Debugging & testing
  • Server administration, hosting & DNS
  • Training & mentoring
  • Brand development
  • Video

Awards & Certifications

  • Best UI/UX Design Agencies in Dallas, 2019–2022
  • Progress Sitefinity Developer Certificate, 2019
  • Cursor: GenAI-Driven SDLC, Mar 2026
  • Secure Coding: Secure Application Development, Jun 2026
  • Principles of Secure Coding, Jun 2026
  • Secure Web Application Programming, Jun 2026
  • Securing GenAI Systems, Jun 2026