Jay McDonough


26 years owning my own web business. PHP8 • Laravel • SQL Server • JavaScript • Now building smarter with AI.

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Jay McDonough

26 Years of Professional Web Development

Media Design graduate and owner of Jay McDonough Inc. since 2000. Deep expertise in PHP8, Laravel, SQL Server, JavaScript (AJAX/jQuery), HTML5 & CSS. I've built and maintained large corporate infrastructures and now integrate AI tools for faster, smarter solutions.
Specializing in full-stack development, responsive design, and modern frameworks. From global corporate sites to warehouse management systems — I deliver production-ready results.

Experience

Nov 2021 – Aug 2023

Programmer Analyst — Milwaukee Electric Tool

  • • Completed work orders for the HighJump Warehouse Management System
  • • Created the company’s Brookfield branch
  • • Converted Sitecore from PHP 7 to PHP 8

Technologies: PHP 8.2, Laravel, SQL Server, JavaScript (AJAX, jQuery)

Jan 2018 – Jun 2020

PHP Web Developer — American Society of Agronomy

  • • Converted corporate website Drupal modules from Drupal 6 to Drupal 8
  • • Developed custom PHP for web pages

Technologies: PHP, PhpStorm, JavaScript, Linux, Eclipse

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017

Responsive UX/UI Developer — Promega Corporation

  • • Created web pages for global branches
  • • Completed requested updates to the Sitecore system

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, Adobe CC, Sitecore, Visual Studio

Jan 2015 – Dec 2016

Digital/UX Designer — Ariens

  • • Worked on corporate microsites: Ariens, Ben Meadows, Gemplers

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Adobe CC, SharePoint, Visual Studio

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015

Digital/UX Designer — Springs Window Fashions

  • • Updated corporate microsites: Lowes, JCPenney, Home-Depot, Graber and Bali Blinds

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Adobe CC, Subversion, Eclipse, Cumulus

Featured Projects

AI Bridge App

Local Android ↔ Windows API bridge using ADB + BASH. Instant sync, calendar, and smart replies.

HighJump WMS Implementation

Built and maintained warehouse management workflows at Milwaukee Electric Tool using PHP 8.2 & Laravel.

Drupal 6 → 8 Enterprise Migration

Full module conversion and custom PHP development for American Society of Agronomy.

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