ISAAC HILLAKER
WEB DEVELOPER & DESIGNER
About Me
Hello world, my name is Isaac. I am a web developer living and working in Des Moines, Iowa.
My development journey began back in 2018 when I started playing around in Python, eventually branching into PyGame. One thing led to another and then BOOM: I was suddenly was using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
In 2023 I obtained my Computer Information Systems degree from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). That’s right, not a web development degree. I needed more of that back-end software development in my life.
Since graduating, I have been working as a web developer and designer.
Outside of work (which I know you are interested in), I like to spend quality time with my family, make music, go on long hikes, maintain my veggie garden, playing board games, playing video games, this is getting ridiculous—let’s continue on another page.
COMPANIES ONLY WANT DEVELOPERS that have great skills
You know—coding skills, framework skills, version control skills, accessibility skills, web hosting skills, good communication skills.
(you get the idea)
Languages
HTML5
CSS/SCSS
PHP
JavaScript/jQuery
Python
C#
CMS, Frameworks & Templating
WordPress
(Custom Themes & Blocks)
Twig Templating Engine (WordPress)
Flask (Python)
.NET (C#)
Version Control & Deployment
Git Version Control
Code Repository Management (Bitbucket & Github)
Multi-environment workflow
(dev → staging → production)
Environment-based deployments
(DeployHQ & Github Actions)
QA/QC & Optimization
Color Contrast Testing
Browser Compatibility Testing
WCAG Compliance
HTML & CSS Validation
CSS & JavaScript Minification
SEO Meta Data & Content Management
Web Hosting & Infrastructure
Managed WordPress Hosting
(Flywheel & WP Engine)
Environment configuration & migrations
Github Pages
Communication & Collaboration
Sprint-based, Agile workflow
Technical communication with developers and non-developers
Ownership from initial development to final deployment
Clear documentation and process thinking
BUSINESSES I HAVE WORKED WITH
As a web developer I have had the opportunity and privilege to work on some great websites, for some great clients.
(and there’s more coming…)
WEB DEVELOPMENT
WEB DESIGN
My Resume
Summary
Web Developer with six years of experience, specializing in WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS/SCSS. Dedicated to building and designing clean, efficient web applications, and solving complicated problems. Seeking opportunities to further learn new web development technologies, both in the front-end and back-end.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Developer – Farmboy Inc.
Des Moines, IA | January 2023 – PRESENT
- Built, optimized, and maintained WordPress sites using PHP, JavaScript, and SCSS.
- Utilized an Agile/Scrum workflow, breaking projects out into weekly sprints.
- Cross-department communication and work, ensuring that company and client expectations are achievable for a given web project.
- Integrated third-party APIs and/or plugins to enhance site functionality.
- Refactored legacy codebases, improving performance and maintainability.
Web Developer – Fat Forest Troll
Freelance Work | January 2019 – PRESENT
- When doing freelance work, I work under my LLC, Fat Forest Troll.
- Met with clients to come up with project goals and parameters.
- Designed user-interface mock-ups using PenPot, which were then submitted to clients for review.
- Developed websites based on the approved mock-ups and site functionality documents.
- PHP, HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript are the primary languages utilized.