Lisa Mettam

Resume

Summary

Full stack web developer with 15+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise Drupal and WordPress websites. Experienced partnering with marketing teams to deliver accessible, user-focused digital experiences using PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and modern CMS platforms. Strong background in website optimization, analytics, SEO, and translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Drupal
Drupal site architecture, custom modules, custom themes; current Drupal 11 development practices; Twig, Views, Blocks, Media Library, Taxonomy, Paragraphs, Webform, CKEditor; Acquia and Pantheon; editor workflows, content governance
WordPress
WordPress site architecture, custom plugins, themes; custom post types, Advanced Custom Fields; wpEngine
Languages and Development
PHP, JavaScript (ES6), jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, SQL
Analytics and Optimization
SEO, Google Analytics 4, performance tuning, accessibility WCAG and Section 508, New Relic, Cloudflare
Build Tools and Workflow
Git, Azure, Gulp, NPM, JIRA, Figma, HubSpot integrations, Google Tag Manager

Experience

Senior Web Developer, Advantage Solutions   (Aug 2022 – June 2025)

  • Full stack development and ongoing maintenance for a portfolio of marketing websites, ensuring stability, performance, and timely content updates.
  • Customized themes and plugins using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, jQuery, and SQL.
  • Managed data integrations using APIs (REST), AJAX, JSON, and XML, including scripts maintained in Azure.
  • Conducted technical audits across 60+ environments, removing outdated sites and upgrading to PHP 8.
  • Worked with design and marketing teams to deliver consistent and accessible user experiences aligned with WCAG and Section 508 standards.
  • Translated non-technical requests into clear development tasks and improved editor workflows through cleanup and template refinements.

Web Developer, N-able (formerly SolarWinds MSP)   (Jan 2018 – Aug 2022)

  • Drupal and WordPress focused development within an Agile in a CI/CD environment supporting marketing sites.
  • Set up and maintained HubSpot-connected forms, including submission routing and lead processing, for marketing campaign pages
  • Built and maintained Drupal custom themes and modules on the Acquia platform using Twig, Views, Blocks, CKEditor, Media Library, Taxonomy, Paragraphs, and Webform.
  • Developed editor-friendly page structures and reusable components that improved workflow consistency and reduced support requests.
  • Collaborated with design teams to convert detailed Figma layouts into clean and accessible front end builds that met WCAG and Section 508 requirements.
  • Performed performance optimization using Screaming Frog, Google Lighthouse, Hotjar, and BrowserStack.
  • Managed Git based deployment workflows, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance within Acquia and LAMP environments.

Software Engineer, Modis (for Cisco)   (Jun 2016 – Sept 2017)

  • Supported internal LAMP applications through PHP and SQL development, troubleshooting, and workflow improvements.
  • Improved reliability of an internal timesheet tool and customized an osTicket system with an API integration to streamline internal requests.

Global Webmaster, Kyriba   (Jul 2012 – Mar 2016)

  • Led development and maintenance of enterprise Drupal environments serving international marketing teams.
  • Managed a multilingual Drupal architecture across six language domains and supported content teams located in multiple regions.
  • Directed a full site redesign and delivered a custom responsive theme while coordinating with design, marketing, and external partners.
  • Configured and maintained Drupal templates, modules, and page structures that supported content workflows.
  • Monitored performance using New Relic, Hotjar, and Pingdom and resolved issues that affected speed, reliability, or conversions.

Web Developer, Total Outsourced Systems   (Nov 2009 – Jul 2012)

  • Built custom Drupal modules and templates using PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Views, Blocks, CKEditor, and Webform.
  • Developed a self-support site that allowed product users to search for solutions using Taxonomy and structured content relationships.
  • Created a custom meal order module that generated a PDF and emailed orders automatically, improving efficiency for customer service staff.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Web Developer (2001–2009): Provided web development services for clients including Cisco, SAS Institute, the U.S. EPA, and North Carolina State University. Delivered accessible, data-driven web applications using PHP, SQL, JavaScript, and ASP within enterprise and government environments.

Education

MBA— The Ohio State University
BM — The Ohio State University