Thomas T.

PHP Development and Web Server administrative tasks for hire. I know how to feed and care for most servers. Self-employed for the last 20 years, small business owner, and Internet Consultant. Thirty years networking experience, five years with IT for fortune 500 companies, and twenty one installing and managing Linux web hosting servers. My best skills involve the nuts and bolts mechanics. I leverage modern AI development tools to accelerate research, code analysis, debugging, documentation, and repetitive coding tasks. This allows me to spend more of my time on architecture, troubleshooting, and solving the unique problems in your project, rather than on boilerplate or repetitive implementation. Every significant change is reviewed, tested, and validated by me before it reaches production. Proficient in: PHP, Linux, Apache, Networking, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Web Hosting, Email Deliverability Troubleshooting, PayPal IPN, cPanel/WHM, WP Engine, phpMyAdmin, PDO, Regular Expressions, (RegEx) many forms of API, Domain Registration and Management, and SSL installation with complete site configuration. Also: Virus or Hack removal, WordPress and PHP Security, Site hardening, WordPress Rest API, Site Speed Optimization, Google Console, PHP 7.x/PHP 8.x Compatibility Preparation, and some SEO. WordPress: WordPress Management, Custom Plugins, Theme and Plugin Modifications, Customizing the WP Dashboard, Speed Updates, Malware Detection and Removal, and WordPress Multisites. Some additional languages: MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Bash AI-Assisted Development I embrace modern AI development tools as part of my workflow because they help me deliver better results more efficiently. I use AI to accelerate code analysis, troubleshoot complex issues, explore unfamiliar codebases, generate documentation, and automate repetitive development tasks. What AI does not replace is experience. With over 20 years of professional PHP development and Linux server administration, I know how to evaluate suggestions, recognize edge cases, identify flawed approaches, and determine when an AI-generated solution isn't appropriate. Every significant change is reviewed, validated, and tested before it reaches production. AI allows me to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving the problems that require engineering judgment. The result is faster turnaround, more comprehensive analysis, and better documentation—while maintaining the reliability and quality my clients expect. I regularly use AI-assisted development with tools including Devin, Claude, and ChatGPT/OpenAI for: Code analysis and troubleshooting Legacy code exploration and documentation Refactoring assistance API integration and research Test case generation Documentation and technical writing Repetitive coding tasks and boilerplate generation Brainstorming implementation approaches I view AI as another professional tool—much like an IDE, debugger, or version control system. Used responsibly by an experienced developer, it increases productivity while allowing me to focus on architecture, problem-solving, and delivering reliable solutions.