Fidel Duran

Available for projects

I build fast, secure and scalable web solutions.

Full-stack developer with 8+ years of experience building, deploying, securing and maintaining modern web applications on the cloud.

Fidel Duran Fidel Duran
8+ Years Experience
Full-Stack End-to-end solutions
AWS & Cloud Infrastructure Expert
Performance Fast & optimized
8+ Years Experience
Full-Stack End-to-end solutions
AWS & Cloud Infrastructure Expert
Performance Fast & optimized
Fidel Duran working at a desk Fidel Duran working at a desk

About Me

Turning ideas into
digital reality

I'm a full-stack web developer focused on building fast, accessible, and polished digital experiences. I combine strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of design to create websites and applications that are clear, intuitive, and enjoyable to use.

From custom web applications and Craft CMS platforms to WordPress websites and cloud-hosted production environments, I bring attention to detail, performance, security, and craftsmanship to every project. Based in Miami, FL, working with clients across the United States.

Skills

The tools behind the solutions

A modern and practical technology stack that powers the web solutions I build, deploy, and maintain.

Backend & CMS

Server-side development, custom CMS solutions, and scalable application architecture.

  • PHP
  • Craft CMS
  • Laravel
  • WordPress
  • Composer
  • Twig
  • REST APIs

Frontend

Modern interfaces with clean, responsive, and maintainable front-end code.

  • HTML5
  • CSS / SCSS
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • Tailwind CSS
  • GSAP
  • Bootstrap
  • Alpine.js
  • Vue
  • React
  • Vite

Cloud & DevOps

Deployment, configuration, and maintenance of production environments.

  • AWS
  • AWS EC2
  • Linux / Ubuntu
  • Nginx
  • Docker
  • Cloudflare
  • SSL
  • Let's Encrypt
  • Deployments

Databases

Structured data storage and reliable database design for web applications.

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • MongoDB
  • SQLite

Security & Performance

Protecting applications while improving speed, stability, and search visibility.

  • Nginx Hardening
  • Fail2ban
  • Monitoring
  • Google Analytics
  • Core Web Vitals
  • PageSpeed
  • Technical SEO

Tools & Workflow

From version control and testing to design collaboration and AI-assisted development.

  • Git / GitHub
  • npm
  • Postman
  • Cursor
  • Claude Code
  • OpenAI Codex
  • Figma
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop

Projects

Selected Projects

A selection of production websites I have contributed to through full-stack development, CMS implementation, frontend development, cloud infrastructure, deployment, security, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance.

01 / 06

Experience

Professional Experience

My professional journey building, deploying, securing, and maintaining modern websites and web applications.

Freelance Web Developer

Independent Web Development

Developed and maintained responsive websites and CMS-driven solutions for small-business clients using WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Gathered project requirements, implemented features, managed content, tested functionality, resolved issues, and improved website usability and performance.

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Web Design
Fidel Duran sitting with a laptop, pointing toward the contact information

Contact

Let's build something great

Have a project, opportunity, or idea in mind? Feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new projects, collaborations, and professional opportunities.

Primary Contact hello@fidelduran.com

Based in Miami, FL, USA