About

Jim Applebee is an accomplished IT Executive, Fractional CTO, and Full Stack Drupal Developer with over 25 years of experience in IT and CMS platforms. His deep expertise spans Drupal 6 through 10, PHP, and the full spectrum of modern web technologies.

Drupal Expertise

Acquia certified and an active contributor to the Drupal community, Jim has built and maintained notable modules including Purge Users and Module Export. He has led complex technical migrations for major organizations including Red Hat and LivePerson, navigating the challenges of large-scale Drupal deployments with precision.

Industry Experience

Jim's work spans a remarkably diverse set of sectors:

• E-commerce: Paychex, Boisset Collection
• Government: GSA, Department of Commerce
• Non-profit: Technology strategy and digital transformation
• Enterprise: Back-end development and custom module architecture

Infrastructure & Cloud

Beyond the CMS layer, Jim is deeply proficient in PostgreSQL, LEMP stack administration, and Amazon EC2. He spearheaded an innovative eLearning platform on AWS that enhanced staff training and marketing efforts — demonstrating his ability to deliver full-stack solutions from architecture through deployment.

Writing & Sharing

This blog — applebee.io — is where Jim shares practical, hard-won knowledge: deployment workflows, database automation, Drupal module integrations, PWA capabilities, and technology strategy for organizations that need to do more with less. No filler, no fluff — just the stuff that actually works in production.