Sites, Integrations, deployments, physicals & apps built BAI (Before AI)
Note: My original name was Steven Cooper.
Technologies: Custom PHP, Hand-coded Websites
Archive: 2011 Version
First digital agency where I built all client sites by hand using PHP.
Duration: 15+ years of continuous development
Archive: 2011 Version
Personal portfolio and technical blog showcasing development work, tutorials, and industry insights.
Technologies: Custom Web Platform
Archive: 2011 Version
Community website created for Yvonne Adele (Ms Megabyte) featuring Friday morning gatherings for parents and pre-school children. Built platform to coordinate tea, playdate meetups, and community engagement activities.
Technologies: Custom Website, Panoramic Photography Integration
Archive: 2011 Version
Holiday accommodation website for Lavender Point Holiday Units in Narooma, NSW (4 hours south of Sydney). Featured custom panoramic photography taken with HTC Hermes, showcasing coastal family holiday location information and booking system.
Technologies: E-Commerce Platform
Archive: 2011 Version
E-commerce site promoting alkaline foods and the Acid/Alkaline lifestyle as taught by Tony Robbins and Robert Young's Living Health course. Built platform featuring alkalising foods and snacks with custom product catalogue.
Technologies: E-Commerce Platform
Archive: 2010 Version
Australian e-commerce site for Flip and Tumble reusable shopping bags and eco-friendly products. Built custom online store featuring sustainable lifestyle products.
Technologies: Custom PHP, PayPal SOAP APIs → PrestaShop → Magento
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My first complete e-commerce implementation, originally built with custom PHP scripts using PayPal SOAP APIs. Later migrated through PrestaShop before final iteration in Magento. Sourced all original products, created all images/artwork including A3 promotional poster used in 2009 campaign. Grew to over 1,000 members, becoming well-known in Australia for Mini Deco Tape and cute product selection.
Technologies: MySQL, Scheduled PHP Scripts, Twitter API, Custom Automation Engine
Archive: 2011 Version
Example Account: @autocopytwit
Social media automation platform empowering business and personal Twitter accounts. Built over 1.5 years with approximately 5 complete rebuilds using MySQL database and scheduled PHP scripts for automated interactions.
Business Features:
Interactive Automated Responses:
#math - Solves mathematical equations (e.g., "@autocopytwit #math 5+5")#8ball - Magic 8-ball style yes/no question responses#weather [location] - Weather information retrievalPlatform designed to enhance usability without becoming spam, enabling innovative interactive campaign opportunities while maintaining authentic engagement.
Won X.Commerce award from PayPal, presented by eBay President John Donahoe for work on PayPal business integrations.
Award Photo: View Document
Technologies: Corona SDK
Archive: Corona Labs Blog Post
Participated in Vodafone's Appaid hackathon, coding for a cause with the Leukemia Foundation. Built mobile application solution using Corona SDK to support charitable initiatives.
Technologies: WordPress, EzyPay SOAP API
Scale: 24 sites, 4 membership types
Managed and deployed 2 complete iterations of this WordPress-based gym membership management system. Built complex membership logic handling 4 different membership types with varied rules across 24 individual gym sites, all integrated with EzyPay SOAP APIs for payment processing.
Technologies: WordPress, Corona SDK (Lua), Custom Mobile App Builder
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WordPress site for funeral services featuring a whitelabel mobile application builder. Created a design-your-own mobile application system using WordPress to build configuration files that loaded into Corona SDK base code, generating customised app designs. Included US market whitelabel version.
Technologies: PHP, MongoDB, Facebook API
Archive: Platform Announcement
Example Accounts: @autocopytwit, @smfuse
Reusable social media engagement measurement platform built as a PHP-based Facebook page tab app drag-and-drop designer on MongoDB. Created reusable page tab apps for Don's Hotdogs, FitnFast Gyms, McDonald's, Victorian Rural Fire Service, and many more. Features included:
Part of the Clemenger/BBDO group, working with major brand names on event-specific microsites and activations.
Technologies: Custom Web Platform, IoT 3G Device
Microsite and IoT 3G tracking device integration for Whiskas promotional campaign pilot.
Technologies: Corona SDK (Lua), Facebook API, Photo Filtering
Campaign: Campaign Brief Article
Mobile photo app for 5 Gum's Strawberry product launch campaign in Australia and New Zealand. Built using Corona SDK with Lua programming. Enabled consumers to apply photo filters and share edited photos on Facebook for promotional contests. Integrated shopper marketing, digital, and social media components.
Note: The comments on the Campaign Brief article reflect the exact feedback stakeholders gave me when requesting development.
As the only Australian Developer Evangelist for PayPal (still the only one to this day), I worked with strategic partners as technical boots on the ground, helping integrate proof of concepts and production-ready implementations with Woolworths, REA Group, Localz, Vend, and many others.
Notable Moment: Meeting PHP Founder Rasmus Lerdorf
Technologies: PHP, WooCommerce 2.4+, WordPress, PayPal Here API
Repository: GitHub
Custom WordPress plugin integrating PayPal Here payment processing with WooCommerce stores. Enables merchants to accept in-person credit card payments at popup shops and self-serve booths. Features role-based visibility showing payment buttons only to administrators or users with special "PayPal Here" role.
Technologies: Ruby
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Managed ticketing, team formation, and logistical aspects of the global BattleHack hackathon series. As one of the few hands-on coders on the team, I contributed regularly to the Ruby codebase managed by the developer advocate team.
Notable Moments:
Technologies: WordPress, WooCommerce, HTML5 Canvas, Custom PDF Generation
Program: PayPal Blueprint for Startups
Archive: 2015 Version
Worked with Kiniswimwear through the PayPal Blueprint startup program before joining as CTO. Built WordPress/WooCommerce site featuring HTML5 drag-and-drop canvas for custom bikini creation. Upon checkout completion, automated spec pack (design layout) generation via PDF for fulfillment in China.
Focus: Financial platform integrations leveraging payments expertise
Worked directly with NAB, Moula, Vend, and other financial institutions on integrations into Xero's core platform using existing SDKs. Leveraged payments background from PayPal to facilitate bank feeds and financial data connections.
Machine Learning Integration Analysis:
Worked closely with the API team on using machine learning for log analysing with integration partners for identification of consistent error identification and handling.
Video: DeveloperTV Presentation
Company: sniip.com
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Rebuilt infrastructure reducing monthly cloud costs from $2,000 to $200 while improving performance and reliability.
Built and launched developer program enabling partners to integrate with the core payment platform.
Repository: Hyperledger Iroha
Implemented IBM's early beta Hyperledger blockchain project for real-time payments pre-NPP (New Payments Platform) using EFTPOS rails through reverse chargeback mechanism. Used Hyperledger Iroha specifically for its mobile-centric approach, which aligned perfectly with Sniip's mobile payment platform requirements, enabling secure blockchain-based transactions optimised for mobile devices.
Managed 40+ SDKs on the Telstra GitHub organisation, working closely with integration partners to implement Telstra API services using public SDKs or custom integrations. Worked closely with Telstra Ventures portfolio companies on collaborative integration projects.
Notable Moment: Keynote at Nginx Conf - Speaking about collaborative projects with Telstra Ventures investment companies, including work with Nginx (a Telstra Ventures portfolio company).
Arduino Safe Cracker Prize
Experiential demo using Telstra IoT capabilities.
Technologies: Python, OpenAPI, Telstra Programmable Network API
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (22 contributions - sole contributor)
Official Python SDK for Telstra's Programmable Network platform enabling on-demand connectivity services between endpoints and network functions.
Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, OpenAPI
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Significant contributor (11 contributions)
Official Node.js SDK for Telstra Messaging API with SMS capabilities including sending, delivery tracking, and message management.
Technologies: Java, OpenAPI
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Significant contributor (11 contributions)
Enterprise-grade library for SMS messaging capabilities in Java applications.
Technologies: Ruby, OpenAPI
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (5 contributions - sole contributor)
Official Ruby SDK providing programmatic access to network provisioning and management capabilities.
Technologies: Java, OpenAPI
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (4 contributions)
Enterprise-grade network provisioning library for Java applications.
Technologies: C#, .NET, OpenAPI
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (3 contributions)
Enterprise library for network provisioning in .NET applications.
Technologies: Arduino, C++, MQTT, Mosquitto
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (6 contributions)
Launch Coverage:
Example sketch demonstrating MQTT connectivity for Telstra Arduino MKR NB1500 development kit enabling IoT device communication over Telstra's network. Worked on the Australian network configuration for the MKR NB 1500 launch.
Notable Moment: Meeting Arduino Founder Massimo Banzi at MKR 1500 Launch
Technologies: Node.js, Telstra Messaging API, Inspirobot.me API
Repository: GitHub
Demo application showcasing webhook listener integration with Telstra Messaging API and Inspirobot.me to send MMS messages containing randomly generated meme images.
Technologies: Ruby, TelstraDev Messaging API, SendGrid
Repository: GitHub
Converts SMS messages received through TelstraDev into emails delivered via SendGrid.
Technologies: Node.js
Repository: GitHub
Node.js library simplifying integration with Telstra Developer APIs. Supports SMS messaging and WiFi API (locate Telstra AIR hotspots) with promise-based asynchronous methods.
Technologies: PHP
Repository: GitHub
Plain PHP implementation for sending SMS using Telstra Messaging API without framework dependencies.
Deployed: Regional fire authorities across Australian states
Global Expansion: United Nations work in Geneva (2020)
Projects: Project Owl (now part of Linux Foundation), Project Prometheus
Press Coverage:
Worked as technical boots on the ground deploying trial programs with state-based regional fire authorities. Success led to Geneva deployment working with the United Nations on global program rollout.
Press: RMIT Launches Cybersecurity and Blockchain Courses
Developed and built technical courses for RMIT Online covering:
Technologies: Node-RED, Twitter Firehose, Social Media APIs
Prototype sentiment analysis engine connecting with Twitter Firehose for real-time brand sentiment monitoring, building on earlier social sentiment aggregation work.
Technologies: Node-RED, JavaScript, HTML, Rivus Library
Repository: GitHub
Node-RED module aggregating content from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Medium, and RSS. Normalises feed data into standardised output format.
Technologies: Arduino, C++, Telstra Messaging API, IBM Node-RED
Repository: GitHub
IoT project enabling Arduino sensors to transmit environmental data on demand via SMS. Users request sensor readings by text message, triggering automated data transmission.
Connected with open source communities to highlight and identify known vulnerabilities in open source libraries and architectures.
Type: Reverse shell attack vector using font file in well-known PHP library
CVE: CVE-2022-28368
Blog: Testing PHP Composer Security
Identified and disclosed reverse shell exploitation vulnerability in widely-used PHP library, resulting in published CVE.
Technologies: PHP 7.4+, MySQL/MariaDB, Composer 2
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (56 contributions - sole contributor)
Deliberately vulnerable todo list application for security education and demo. Showcases multiple security vulnerabilities including:
Worked closely with partner organisations (Taco Bell/Yum Brands, Sonos, Medtronic) to analyse and identify common debugging issues with serverless and containerised deployments.
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Designed, built, and 3D printed serverless-powered IoT buzzwire game demo.
Technologies: Node.js, Docker, AWS ECS, DynamoDB, OpenTelemetry
Repository: GitHub
Containerised version of the WildRydes demo application with MySQL database integration featuring distributed tracing and cloud-native architecture.
Technologies: Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, H2 Database, Thymeleaf, Docker, OpenTelemetry
Repository: GitHub
Full-featured todo/task management system with 1-click OpenTelemetry integration requiring no code changes. Demonstrates containerised deployment with integrated observability.
Technologies: Flask, Python, AWS SQS, Docker, OpenTelemetry
Repository: GitHub
Demo Flask-based todo application showcasing observability and monitoring capabilities. Features custom "observability powers" including error simulation, SQS integration, and HTTP status testing.
Technologies: SpaceX Direct-to-Cell, IoT Sensors, Satellite Communication
Project Photo: Prototype Development
Status: Currently in trial program with the Queensland Government
Built prototype flood warning sensors for flood mitigation in remote areas using the SpaceX Swarm satellite network. Worked closely with SpaceX on the protocol implementation utilising direct-to-cell technology for remote area communication where traditional cellular infrastructure is unavailable. This project focused on early warning systems for flood-prone remote regions of Australia and is currently being trialled with the Queensland Government.
Documentation: Lilypad Docs
Implemented and managed working blockchain using Arbitrum when the chain was originally split from Protocol Labs ownership.
All partners had active deployments into the network for health research from their core research networks.
Worked closely with strategic partners to identify and build integration and runtime opportunities utilising the decentralised GPU containerised runtime processing capabilities. Required understanding the fundamental architecture of the Lilypad deployment in its entirety to fit partner technology requirements.
Project Spotlight: Basin (Textile)
Among the private repositories: built one of the most challenging integrations involving synthetic data generation for Solidity smart contracts, including work with Basin (Textile) for decentralised data storage and retrieval. Process involved:
Note: Pre-AI coding containers era - although discussed internally as possible network capability, models were not yet usable.
Technologies: Node.js, Socket.IO, SQLite, HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Live Site: jamjam.tech
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (2 commits)
Multiplayer web-based game inspired by Rock-Paper-Scissors using GM (Good Morning), GN (Good Night), and GD (Good Day) moves. Features turn-based gameplay, real-time multiplayer via Socket.IO, and SQLite-based leaderboard system.
Technologies: Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Untitled UI 4.0, pnpm, NX
Repository: GitHub
Contribution: Significant contributor (64 contributions, 5th highest)
Monorepo containing multiple browser-accessible interfaces for the Lilypad decentralised GPU network including Info Dashboard (info.lilypad.tech), main website, and rewards dashboard.
Technologies: Docker, Lilypad CLI
Repository: GitHub
Personal Fork: GitHub
Contribution: Primary developer (15 contributions, 55 commits in dev fork)
Official "hello world" demo module for Lilypad platform. Docker-based ASCII art generator with five character options (lilyfrog, lilyrocket, lilycorn, lilyduck, lilypad). Serves as educational template for building Lilypad job modules.
Note: AI-centric processes cannot be used in WordPress site development at this time due to WordPress framework architecture.
Technologies: WordPress, Elementor, Slider Revolution, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, reCAPTCHA
Live Site: clermontdigital.com.au
Technologies: WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Slider Revolution
Live Site: jedair.com.au
Industrial compressor e-commerce website featuring WooCommerce integration.
All projects documented were built without AI assistance, demonstrating hands-on full-stack development expertise across 15+ years.