Kyle Zipp

Kyle Zipp

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Hey! I'm Kyle Zipp. I’ve been building on the web for over two decades.

I work with an incredible team at Life Advantages, building one of the EAP industry's leading platforms. From web apps built to genuinely make life easier (now reaching over half a million users) to internal dashboards that make companies better, I design tools that feel effortless, even when the tech isn't.

Stack: Laravel, Livewire, Flux, NativePHP, AWS.

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ZippDroid
Personal Advantage
Home Assistant
Football Picks
Programmed to Program
Zipp on the Web

ZippDroid

A clean, fast personal tech blog focused on Android, apps, and side-projects. Built with a lightweight stack and designed for quick publishing and simple content management.

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Personal Advantage

A large EAP platform serving hundreds of thousands of users with articles, videos, and custom client content. Modernized architecture, improved performance, and built a flexible multi-tenant system powering dozens of organizations.

Home Assistant

A full smart-home setup with custom dashboards, automations, and device integrations. Designed to control hundreds of sensors, lights, cameras, and media devices in a clean, tablet-friendly interface.

Football Picks

A confidence-based NFL pick’em platform with weekly scoring, live data, and league management. Includes automated game updates, a clean mobile layout, and tools for both casual and competitive groups.

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Programmed to Program

A developer-focused bookmarking and notes platform built to organize resources and track progress. Helps new and experienced programmers collect tutorials, save articles, and manage learning goals.

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Zipp on the Web

A small studio offering fast, modern websites for businesses and creators. Handles everything from branding and UI to development and hosting, delivering polished, responsive sites.

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Experience

A history of building, leading, and scaling.

Life Advantages

Nov 2014 - Present

Chief Technology Officer (January 2025 - Present)

AWS
SAML
Security
NativePHP
Laravel
Livewire

Leading technology strategy and execution at Life Advantages. I oversee a team of developers and operations staff to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

  • ✦ Define and execute long-term technology roadmap, aligning sprints with business goals.
  • ✦ Modernize core product with multi-tenant Laravel architecture, enabling 50+ sites to launch efficiently.
  • ✦ Lead AWS infrastructure & CI/CD pipelines, cutting deploy times to under an hour with 99.9% uptime.

Senior Software Engineer

PHP
Laravel
Tailwind
MySQL
AWS
Livewire

Lead developer for 7 years, transforming manual workflows into digital industry standards.

  • ✦ Lead Developer for 5+ major software builds, serving over half a million users annually.
  • ✦ Maintain all software, including feature updates, security patches, and HIPAA concerns.
  • ✦Ensure all software and websites are responsive, accessible, and user-friendly on all screen sizes.

CopyPress

Aug 2011 - Oct 2014

Lead Developer

PHP
WordPress
SEO
JS

Lead IT position and developer for client projects including custom software, and SEO focused projects.

  • ✦ Developed and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins for clients.
  • ✦ Managed website performance, security, and SEO optimization.
  • ✦ Collaborated with design and content teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.

BlueGlass

Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

WordPress Developer

PHP
WordPress
JS

Developed and managed a network of 3,000+ websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and WordPress.

Education

University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

2005 - 2009

B.A. in Digital Media

"The B.A. in Digital Media allows students to integrate the multiple domains of art, storytelling, and technology... Two specializations - Game Design and Web and Social Platforms - lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree."

When I started at UCF in 2005, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my future. I started my education with a focus on business, and within a year I knew it wasn't for me.

I have always known that I was Programmed to Program, but I didn't realize it was something I could actually have a career doing. I was able to make this change early enough to graduate in 4 years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Media/Internet and Interactive Systems.

Still Here? Let's Connect!

Most people don't scroll this far. Since you did, I'd love to hear from you. Whether it's about a project, Laravel, or just to say hi.

// When I'm not programming:
Married. Clearwater, FL. Chasing the Kitten. Building Lego.
Watching the Heat & Dolphins. 3D Printing.
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