Contact
301-906-6040
Silver Spring, MD 20902
pcpacino@yahoo.com

Sites
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcpacino/

https://github.com/pcapp2114

https://www.drupal.org/u/leisurman

https://drupal.stackexchange.com/users/58880/paul-cappucci

Samples -https://vmgem.com/samples.html

 

Summary

• 15 years of Drupal, WordPress, React theming, development and graphic work experience working at the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, and the Food and Drug Administration. Samples are on my web page - https://vmgem.com/samples.html
• Top secret clearance for 13 years at the U.S. Department of Energy from 2010 to 2023
• 25 years of graphic design experience working with the Adobe Suite
• Full Stack developer specializing in front-end theming in Drupal, WordPress, React, graphics and animation
• Strong understanding of the Drupal architecture and theming layer. Highly skilled in HTML, CSS, Sass and JavaScript/jQuery and the Twig templating engine. Good understanding of the Mobile-first design strategy and responsive design principles. The ability to design and implement themes that function seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
• Expertise in creating website themes in Photoshop, Figma and converting the theme mockups to Drupal, WordPress, React. With all necessary JSX, template HTML or Drupal Twig markup
• Experienced in creating complex Drupal Views using contextual filters and relations to Taxonomy, can build custom static and dynamic Paragraphs using Twig templating.
• Strong understanding of how to optimize a Drupal theme for better performance, including caching techniques, ensures a smooth user experience and the ability to troubleshoot issues and solve problems efficiently is paramount in development.
• Experienced in WCAG and Section 508 compliance guidelines, and have a strong user empathy. Expertise in using Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to add semantics and enhance the accessibility of complex user interface components.
• Expertise in graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Animate and Illustrator, graphic samples are on my web page
• Good Linux system administration skills, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS, proficient with command-line tools, shell scripting, and automation. I understand how to apply STIG, and configure SELinux, virtual host and cron jobs. I can install common website packages like LAMP or LEMP.
• Experienced in agile workflow.
• Skilled at collaborating directly with product managers to translate complex business requirements into sustainable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Maintains active contributions to drupal.org and drupal.stackexchange.com with proven issue resolution. Please visit my user page there.

 

Salary requirement negotiable

Certifications
ITIL Foundation
COMPTIA SECURITY+
COMPTIA A+
AWS EC2 Technical Professional Accreditation

Skills
Full Stack experience
Red hat, Centos, Apache, MySQL, PHP
Drupal, WordPress, NodeJS, React
Sass, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JSX
Bootstrap, Tailwind
508 Compliance
Twig template engine
VirtualBox, Docker
GIT
JIRA
Abobe Photoshop, Animate, Illustrator, Figma, Flash

Security Clearance
Department of Energy Q Top Secret clearance 2010 to 2023

Work Authorization
United States Citizen

Languages spoken
English

Education
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1997

Awards
2011 - Performance Award InfoReliance
2011 - Department of Energy Certificate of Appreciation
2013 - Performance Award InfoReliance
2013 - Leonardo Award InfoReliance
2014 - Leonardo Award InfoReliance
2015 - Leonardo Award InfoReliance
2021 - The Secretary of Energy Achievement Award
2021 - Positive Impact Award (PIA) M9 Solutions

References
I can provide this information upon request

Experience and Work History

Drupal Themer and Developer
5/2021 – 2/2025
Work location Remote
M9 Solutions, LLC
Contractor to the Department of Energy
3033 Wilson Blvd suite 480, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone (770) 396-9990
email hr@m9solutions.com
https://m9solutions.com

• Patched, upgraded and maintained 6 high-traffic Drupal websites
• Implemented Drupal Responsive Images to help reduce load time for all users
• Upgraded all Drupal websites and modules though versions 8, 9 and 10, and also upgrading PHP version on the Apache servers
• Customized Drupal node Twig templates to render a different display depending on the device used, mobile, tablet or desktop. Making it easier for users to access content faster
• Led the full lifecycle development and maintenance of 6 high-visibility, high-traffic Drupal websites, ensuring performance, security, and accessibility standards were met.
• Integrated Apache Solr for advanced Full Test search, dramatically improving search relevance
• Enhanced UI/UX design that included the Mobile First approach using Bootstrap optimizing image handling and layout rendering.
• Contributed to team-wide agile adoption by facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming for continuous improvement.
• Managed Drupal deployment pipelines and maintained seamless synchronization between development, staging, and production environments.
• Participated in technical design reviews to ensure that new features met DOE’s strict security and usability standards.

 

Drupal Themer and Developer
11/2020 – 1/2023
Work location Department of Defense office Washington DC
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
Contractor to the Department of Defense
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036
Phone (202) 327-5415
Phone (240) 468-4917
https://bsis-llc.com

• Conducted testing of Drupal core and third-party module patches before merging to production
• Provided technical support and enhancements for Drupal 7 and 8 websites, identifying core architectural issues and implementing stable solutions.
• Performed advanced testing of Drupal core patches and contributed to upstream module development, ensuring secure and scalable deployments.
• Collaborated closely with project managers and product owners to align technical direction with agency goals, contributing to smoother communication during agile ceremonies.
• Facilitated cross-team communication and knowledge transfer as part of an agile transformation effort, helping shift development teams from waterfall to agile methodologies.
• Assisted in defining coding standards and release workflows, improving overall development process efficiency and release predictability.
• Incorporated feedback from end-users and stakeholders to prioritize development tasks that aligned with strategic product goals.

 

Drupal Developer
9/2016 – 5/2021
Work location Department of Energy office Washington DC
IntePros Federal
Contractor to the Department of Energy
501 School St SW 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024
Phone (202) 800-9980
Phone (202) 800-9980
email  connect@inteprosfed.com
https://www.inteprosfed.com/

• Managed Drupal deployment pipelines and maintained seamless synchronization between development, staging, and production environments.
• Mentored junior developers and helped standardize Git workflows, improving the quality and speed of code releases.
• Led training workshops for agency content editors and site owners, focusing on Drupal's editorial workflow and permissions system to foster autonomy and reduce dependency on developers.
• Developed custom Drupal modules and patches to extend functionality in line with evolving business needs, including workflow automation and user permission enhancements.

 

Drupal Developer
9/2016 – 1/2020
Work location Food and Drug Administration office White Oak Maryland
Aurotech Corp
DMI acquired Aurotech Corp in April 5, 2022
Contractor to the Food and Drug Administration
1600 International Drive Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102
Phone (855) 918-0034
https://dminc.com

• Created Twig extension module to enhanced twig filters. Developed new themes utilizing Bootstrap, Sass, and Twig templates.
• Designed and developed modular, reusable themes using Bootstrap, Sass, and Twig, in compliance with 508 accessibility standards and responsive design principles.
• Built a custom Twig extension module to streamline template logic and improve frontend code maintainability.
• Coordinated closely with UI/UX stakeholders to translate design specifications into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Assisted project leadership with strategic planning around transitioning FDA websites toward a product-based digital experience model.
• Implemented performance optimizations that decreased page load times and improved overall user experience on both desktop and mobile platforms.

 

Drupal Developer
9/2010 – 1/2016
Work location Department of Energy office Washington DC
InfoReliance Corporation
ECS Federal acquired InfoReliance Corporation in April 18, 2017
Contractor to the Department of Energy
2750 Prosperity Ave STE 600 Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone (703) 270-1540
https://ecstech.com

• Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Behat and Selenium, supporting continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure software reliability.
• Maintain latest modules and theme releases.
• Oversaw Drupal site upgrades and security patching, ensuring compliance with federal standards and long-term sustainability.
• Participated in early agile pilot programs to move from waterfall development, contributing to backlog prioritization and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Collaborated on early agile initiatives, contributing to the shift from waterfall methodologies by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective sessions.
• Led knowledge sharing workshops on automated testing best practices and Drupal module development techniques.
• Provided detailed technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and new developer onboarding.

 

Web Designer, Flash ActionScript Developer
4/2007 – 9/2010
Full Spectrum Telecommunications
14175 Icot Blvd # 100, Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone (727)532-2500

• Design, build and update websites operated by Asknow.com
• Created Flash ActionScript animations for advertisements
• Created posters for advertisements

Web Designer
6/1996 – 10/2006
Online Creations
Staten Island, New York. I worked remotely from home

• Design, build and update websites operated by Online Creations.
• Design and build and update members area.
• Design the link exchange, referral sites and the advertising material.

 

Recommendations

Ethel Formichelli | Interim COO | M9 Solutions
M9's client recently let us know about the superb work and support you have provided to complete the IT Support landing page. In addition to this top-notch support, these contributions helped to enable a quick turnaround to be ahead of the original schedule. You provided much needed HTML expertise in creating and adjusting style sheets to meet the wireframe look and feel. M9 and our client has great appreciation for you being able to pick this up so quickly!

You have embodied the M9 Core Values of Reliability, Work Ethic, and Curiosity. Thank you for all that you do and congratulations!

Recommendations on Linkedin  | linkedin.com/in/pcpacino

Gopi Manoharan | Drupal developer | linkedin.com/in/gopivignesh
I have worked with Paolo in an enterprise project, which had complex frontend and backend requirements. He made significant contributions to the project with his technical skills, high degree of professionalism and communication. Across the board, everyone enjoyed working with Paolo, he is a great team player. I will absolutely like to work in a same team with him.

Ryan Kahn | Project manager | linkedin.com/in/ryanpkahn
Paul was a great addition to our Drupal team. He helped us stand up a Drupal environment, refactor 10 years of customized code, and was always willing to help out a team member. Paul is an outstanding Drupal developer and communicated well with the Development team, clients, and support. He is filled with ideas, enthusiasm, and is always positive. Paul provided incredible value to our project and would be an asset to any project team!