Software Engineering Portfolio
Lisa Thompson
Senior Software Engineer
I build enterprise web applications, custom WordPress solutions, and user-focused software experiences. My work spans React, TypeScript, PHP, WordPress, API integrations, interactive mapping, and UI development.
20+ Years Building Software
React • TypeScript • PHP • WordPress • MySQL • Google Maps API • REST APIs • Docker • AWS
Featured Projects
🚍 NOLA Beer Bus
Real-time GPS tracking application with Google Maps, custom WordPress administration dashboard, third-party API integration, and business rule automation.
- Architecture diagram
- Google Maps integration
- PHP proxy
- Custom admin dashboard
Business rules
🗺️ Historical Sessions
Interactive enterprise mapping interface featuring synchronized events, trip visualization, and complex React state management.
📊 Coaching Dashboard
Employee coaching platform built with React, TypeScript, RTK Query, threaded messaging, and reusable dashboard components.
🌿 RedCypress Designs
This website is also one of my projects.
Highlights include:
- Custom WordPress development
- SEO optimization
- Performance improvements
- Analytics
- Affiliate integrations
- Custom functionality
About Me
Hi, I’m Lisa Thompson, a Senior Software Engineer based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
For more than 20 years, I’ve been building web applications, with the last 10+ years focused on enterprise software development. I enjoy turning complex business requirements into intuitive, maintainable software—whether that’s an interactive mapping application, a custom WordPress solution, or a React dashboard.
My experience includes React, TypeScript, PHP, WordPress, REST APIs, MySQL, Google Maps, and AWS. I’m especially passionate about creating polished user interfaces that balance technical complexity with a great user experience.
This portfolio highlights a few of the projects I’ve enjoyed building, along with the engineering decisions and lessons learned behind them.