- Started:
- April 2021
- Role:
- Application Support Engineer
- Connect:
- GitHub, Drupal.org profile
Based in regional NSW, Peter is responsible for application support on the GovCMS Service Desk.
Peter helps government agencies and their development partners troubleshoot problems, migrate websites onto the GovCMS platform, and performs a range of platform-related admin tasks. Peter also makes sure the public and internal documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Skillset
- Backdrop CMS developer
- Drupal 7 developer
- Various web tools/technologies, including PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, Git, Lando, Behat, etc.
Previous experience
Peter has over 15 years’ experience in web development, working specifically with Drupal and Backdrop. He ran his own web development business from 2012 to 2023, working one day a week in his business while also working for other web development companies.
Prior to starting at Salsa, Peter worked four days a week at a European-based digital agency, building large-scale Drupal websites. He’s also worked part-time at a travel agency (building various travel-related websites) and remotely for a Brisbane-based Drupal web development firm.
Peter also served as a volunteer treasurer at his church from 2013 to 2018.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Information Technology
Hobbies and fun facts
- Puzzles (maths, logic)
- Coding
- Game developer
- Reading
- Shooting (Rimfire and Centrefire rifles)
Peter is also an open source enthusiast and Backdrop CMS core .
