Jason Coward
Chief Architect at MODX, LLC
Durango, Colorado, United States
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RockstarJason Coward is a Chief Architect with 21 years of experience building enterprise and open-source web solutions, grounded in an early career as a database administrator. Based in Durango, Colorado, he combines LAMP-stack and Java/J2EE expertise with a pragmatic focus on delivering functionality that scales without constraining future growth. At MODX he leads architecture while contributing hands-on to projects like Slim (improving PHP file-upload handling) and both MODX Revolution and Evolution, fixing media/browser and editor issues and keeping legacy systems usable. He blends web design, accessibility, SEO and content-management know-how with deep backend skills in database and application development. Known for practical, client-centered solutions, he favors open source tooling and incremental improvements that reduce technical debt. A wry sense of humor on GitHub (“I’m here live. I am not a cat.”) hints at an approachable, down-to-earth leadership style.
21 years of coding experience
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Github Skills (15)
file-handling10
slim10
content-management-system10
php10
content-management10
mysql10
psr-710
webapp9
web-application9
context-api9
web-development9
context-manager9
javascript8
html7
xhtml6
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
modxcms/revolution
Apr 2009 - Jan 2023
MODX Revolution - Content Management Framework
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:221 reviews, 2426 commits, 1283 PRs in 13 years 11 months
Contributions summary:Jason contributed to fixing bugs in the media browser's directory and file listing functionality within the MODX Revolution content management framework. They were involved in adjusting the behavior of resource tree management for deleted resources and improving the context menu functionality. These efforts included resolving issues with both the file manager's rendering and overall performance. The user also made updates to the codebase to ensure it was compatible with changes that were made during refactoring.
modx-revolutionmodxphpcontent-managementcontent-management-system
modxcms/evolution
May 2005 - Jun 2014
This repository was Frozen. Welcome to the new evolution of MODX Evolution!
Role in this project:Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:293 commits in 9 years 2 months
Contributions summary:The commits focused on enhancements to the rich text editor, including updates to TinyMCE and FCKeditor, as well as fixing issues within these tools. The developer addressed bugs and implemented new features, while also ensuring that existing content was properly formatted. The contributions also included adding a Japanese translation and refactoring the documentation.
modx-evolution
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