Hello, I'm
Leo Ashcraft
Full Stack Software Developer
I Cultivate Digital Excellence
Try the Terminal
Type help to see available commands
About Me
Building digital solutions with 15+ years of experience
I Cultivate Digital Excellence
I'm a Full Stack Software Developer with over 15 years of IT experience and 5+ years of dedicated development experience. I've had the privilege of building solutions for organizations like The Smithsonian Institute, Mayo Clinic, and The New York Review of Books. My focus is on creating clean, efficient, and maintainable code that solves real business problems. Currently at Parker University, I develop front-end and PHP-based back-end systems, create custom WordPress plugins, and architect API integrations that drive measurable results.
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Open to opportunities
Technical Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Tools & Platforms
What I Offer
Web & Software Development
Clean, maintainable code for web applications, custom software solutions, and API integrations using modern frameworks like Laravel and React.
- Full-stack web applications
- Custom WordPress development
- API design & integration
- Database architecture
Cloud Solutions & DevOps
AWS infrastructure setup, deployment pipelines, and containerization to ensure your applications scale reliably and securely.
- AWS setup & management
- CI/CD pipelines
- Docker containerization
- Performance optimization
CRM & Integration Solutions
Seamless integration of Salesforce, HubSpot, and other business platforms to streamline your workflows and improve data consistency.
- Salesforce integration
- HubSpot automation
- Third-party API connections
- Data synchronization
Work Experience
A timeline of my professional journey
Software Developer
Parker University
Dallas, TX
- Constructed front-end and PHP-based back-end systems for Parker.edu, ParkerSeminars.com, and TheInvictaProject.org
- Fabricated custom WordPress plugins for Salesforce, Twilio, and SearchStax integration, boosting student enrollment by 25%
- Devised advanced student registration with Salesforce API/SOQL, integrating Jenzabar, TargetX, and Salesforce Communities
- Orchestrated SMS campaign API with 10DLC authorization via The Campaign Registry
- Introduced multi-domain search functionality via SearchStax API
Software Developer
Strategic Fulfillment Group
Dallas, TX
- Innovated bug tracking processes, resulting in 80% reduction in reported bugs for client projects
- Composed Laravel backend codebase for thedefaultgroup.com, integrating Hubspot CRM
- Fashioned internal WordPress plugins for a large client, streamlining project-specific needs
- Revitalized VBA Excel macros for Flowserve, drastically improving client workflow efficiency
Network Specialist II
Texas Health & Human Services
Austin, TX
- Piloted project planning, execution, and troubleshooting for the HHSC IT enterprise network
- Optimized monitoring systems for 40,000+ devices across 700 locations, identifying and resolving 150+ network issues monthly
- Oversaw major network outages and led recovery efforts, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity
- Directed ServiceNow ticket queues, coordinating with cross-functional teams for efficient issue resolution
Director of Operations
Premier Eyecare
Austin, TX
- Guided day-to-day operations of the optometry practice, including staff management and patient services
- Launched new electronic health records system, improving patient data management and accessibility
- Orchestrated marketing initiatives that increased patient base by 20%
Director of IT Operations
GGIS, LTD, LLP
Remote
- Directed IT operations for multiple geographically distributed sites
- Pioneered virtualization initiatives, reducing hardware costs by 40%
- Implemented disaster recovery protocols ensuring 99.9% uptime
Director of IT Operations
Lifespan Resources of Texas
Austin, TX
- Managed complete IT infrastructure for a healthcare nonprofit organization
- Deployed secure HIPAA-compliant systems for patient data protection
- Built custom reporting solutions that improved operational efficiency by 35%
Education & Certifications
Front-End Development Professional Certificate
Meta
Obtained React experience, enhancing UX/UI skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
Data Analysis Bootcamp
Coding Temple
Acquired skills in Python, SQL, MongoDB, and other technologies through real-world projects.
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Coding Temple
Gained hands-on expertise in Docker, GitHub, TypeScript, React, MySQL, HTML5, and CSS3.
High School Diploma
Penn Foster
Computer Programming and Information Technology/Computer Science were among my chosen electives.
Featured Projects
A selection of work I'm proud of
Parker University Web Systems
Full-stack development for multiple university domains including Parker.edu, ParkerSeminars.com, and TheInvictaProject.org
Strategic Fulfillment Group
Laravel backend development with HubSpot CRM integration for client project management
Other Projects
Personal Family Organizer
React-based application for family task management and scheduling
DOCX Search & Replace
Python utility for batch processing and text replacement in Word documents
Radio Daddy Archive
Web archive and streaming platform for vintage radio broadcasts
Lindale IT Services
WordPress website for local IT services company
GitHub Activity
Open source contributions and personal projects
Recent Repositories
No description provided
Accepts url or item # and returns featured image, Lego Set Name, Theme, Year, Ages, Pieces, Price, Dimensions, and links to Building Instructions images and URLs to PDFs. Ready to go for Next.js but can easily be modified.
Personal Family Organizer side project built with Next.JS, React, Material UI, MySQL and SASS. Work in progress (WIP).
A quick Python script to convert the raw json that Chrome stores to an importable bookmarks file in the Netscape Bookmark Format.
Targets Elementor Toggle items in Wordpress and adds a user friendly anchor id as well as triggers the toggle item to open on DOMContentLoaded or on hashchange.
No description provided
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind? Let's talk about how I can help.
Let's Connect
I'm currently open to new opportunities and interesting projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you!