Loren Lang

lorennull@nulllorenlang.com

Professional Summary

Senior Web Developer specializing in PHP and Laravel with extensive experience building database-driven applications and integrations. Comfortable working across the web stack including REST APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, relational databases, and Linux infrastructure

Technical Skills

Programming Languages:
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Javascript
  • SQL
Frameworks & Libraries
  • Laravel
  • Livewire
  • Filament
  • Drupal
Web Technologies:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • AJAX
Databases
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
Server Infrastructure
  • Linux
  • Apache web server
  • Nginx web server
Tools
  • Git version control
  • REST APIs
  • JSON
  • Docker
  • Laravel Sail
  • Shell scripting

Professional Experience

Asbury University  —  2008 thru Present Web Programmer
  • Design and develop multiple Laravel-based web applications supporting university academic and administrative operations
  • Implement administrative interfaces using Laravel Filament
  • Build database and API-driven processes to integrate internal and third-party systems
  • Develop and maintain database-driven applications with emphasis on server-side architecture and data management
  • Install, maintain, and optimize production Linux web servers
IMG College Sports (formerly Host Communications)  —  2005 thru 2008 Lead Internet Developer
  • Developed custom web applications and content management systems supporting collegiate athletic websites with over 50 million monthly page views
  • Configured and administered Linux, Apache, MySQL, DNS, NFS, and FTP servers
  • Identified and resolved code inefficiencies, reducing database and file access overhead and improving network throughput by 40%
Wausau Paper (formerly Bay West Paper)  —  1999 thru 2005 Sr. Programmer/Analyst
  • Designed, developed and maintained business applications, focusing on inventory, shipping and order entry systems
  • Developed system integration process to transfer EDI data between local and corporate systems
  • Created a new Price Quote system that saved the company over $48,000 per year by reducing employee processing time
  • Developed a Customer Support system improving response time and enabling tracking and reporting of customer issues
Georgetown Community Hospital  —  1997 thru 1999 Director of Information Systems
  • Managed staff, upgrade projects, and departmental budget
  • Oversaw network, support, and clinical technology systems
Samaritan Hospital  —  1996 thru 1997 Computer Operator
  • Administered LAN and provided support for patient care system
Kentucky Underground Storage  —  1993 thru 1995 Media Vault Manager
  • Oversaw the operation, scheduling, and maintenance of six secure computer media vaults in an offsite storage facility
  • Managed media vault staff
  • Administered LAN and provided hardware and software support
  • Worked with clients to support large-scale disaster recovery testing
  • Implemented new media inventory system and integrated with client systems to improve accuracy and efficiency
Bank One (formerly First Security Bank)  —  1991 thru 1993 Computer Operator / Junior Programmer
  • Maintenance programming, testing, and monitoring of statewide network of Automated Teller Machines
  • Operated mainframe computer console including job scheduling and interfacing with peripheral equipment

Education

Asbury College Wilmore, KY

B.A., Computer Science (Business Management minor)