Steven Kohlmeyer
Kansas City | 816-456-4471 | Steven@StevenKohlmeyer.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkohlmeyer/ | StevenKohlmeyer.com
Professional Summary
Senior Full Stack Developer with over 15 years of experience in architecting, developing, and deploying robust web
applications and custom software solutions. Proven expertise and leadership in the entire development lifecycle, from client
consultation and technical specification to construction and design, to final deployment. Seeking to leverage advanced
skills in Laravel, PHP, and Vue.js to build innovative and efficient solutions for a forward-thinking company.
Skills
- Languages: PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), Python, HTML5, CSS3, SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries: Laravel (5-12), Vue.js, React.js, Alpine.js, Django, jQuery,
Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
- Databases: MySQL, Redis, Microsoft SQL
- Tools & Technologies: Git, Docker, Composer, NPM, Webpack, Vite, PHPUnit
- Servers & Cloud: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Apache, Nginx, AWS (EC2, S3), Digital Ocean
Work Experience
Software Consultant | Kansas City, KS | 2020 – Current
- Designed, developed, and deployed bespoke web applications for a diverse client portfolio, managing all
project phases from initial consultation to final launch and post-launch support.
- Engineered and launched a new client-facing CRM system, which improved sales team workflow efficiency by an
estimated 25%.
- Integrated various third-party APIs for payment processing, content delivery, and user authentication to extend
application functionality.
Technology Specialist | VML | Kansas City, MO | 2019 – 2020
- Developed and maintained a suite of internal websites and RESTful APIs supporting key business operations and
workflows for a major corporate account.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to implement new features, enhancing user
experience and system performance.
Software Engineer | Bardavon | Overland Park, KS | 2017 – 2019
- Contributed to the front-end architecture of a complex, HIPAA-compliant healthcare application by developing
reusable components and managing application state with React and Redux.
- Mentored junior developers, providing code reviews and guidance on best practices, resulting in improved
team-wide code quality and consistency.
Software Developer | Kansas City PBS (KCPT) | Kansas City, MO | 2015 – 2016
- Successfully executed a critical database and website migration for Kansas City Public Television, ensuring 100%
data integrity and minimal downtime for their new site.
- Played a key role in supporting critical web infrastructure, troubleshooting issues to ensure high levels of
availability and reliability for all supported applications.
- Established and enforced team-wide coding standards and best practices, leading to a reduction in bugs and a more
manageable codebase.
Software Consultant | Kansas City, MO | 2009 – 2015
- Served as the primary technical point of contact for clients, translating complex business requirements into
detailed technical specifications and project roadmaps.
- Delivered a wide range of custom web solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, specializing in
ground-up PHP and MySQL back-end development.
- Engineered and supported dozens of websites for clients in the senior living industry, utilizing PHP, HTML, CSS,
and JavaScript.
- Built and launched multiple e-commerce platforms, content management systems, and business directories,
providing clients with robust and scalable online presences.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new Content Management System (CMS) across 20+ client sites, empowering
non-technical staff and reducing development support requests by 30%.
- Optimized legacy websites for performance and SEO, leading to improved search rankings and a measurable increase
in lead generation for clients.