Joe Kneeland
Full Stack Web Developer | Laravel & AI Integration Specialist
St. Louis, MO | Upwork Profile
Summary
Full stack web developer with 25+ years of experience building custom web solutions. Specializing in Laravel development, AI-integrated APIs, Stripe payment systems, and custom SaaS applications. Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork with 100% Job Success score, $300K+ in earnings across 133 projects.
Technical Skills
Frameworks & Languages
- Laravel (TALL Stack: Tailwind, Alpine, Livewire, Laravel)
- PHP, JavaScript, jQuery
- FilamentPHP for rapid panel development
- WordPress & Plugin Development
Payment & E-commerce
- Stripe Connect, Stripe Elements, Custom Checkouts
- Payment Gateway Integration
- Subscription & Billing Systems
AI & Automation
- AI Model Integration & Machine Learning APIs
- Claude Code, Cursor IDE
- Automated Testing with AI
- Local Network Open Weights Models
Other Technologies
- REST API Development & Integration
- OAuth Implementation
- Database Architecture & Design
Professional Experience
Founder and Lead Developer
SiteBuilderStudio | July 1999 – Present
Building custom web applications and providing development services for clients worldwide. Key projects include:
- Multi-tenant SaaS for Scout Troops – AI chatbot with API access to troop data including events and advancement tracking
- Sales Lead Generation Platform – CSV importer with multi-API data enrichment and LLM-generated targeted sales copy
- Voice-to-Text Transcription API – Local network solution for real-time transcriptions
- Auto Insurance Sales Management System – Custom platform for sales tracking and commission management
- Career Development Social Network – Platform with courses and badges for professionals in fast-moving careers
- Business Referral Platform – Commission-based system for promoting businesses
- Contractor Billing System – Multi-dashboard application with split payments for contractors and subcontractors
Recent Client Projects
| Project | Technologies | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Marketing Results Tracker | Laravel, API | $19K+ |
| Customer Management App | Laravel, Stripe | $48K+ |
| Custom Web App with WordPress Plugin | Laravel, Stripe Connect, WordPress | $34K+ |
| WHMCS Project Work | PHP, API | $5.3K |
| XML API Update | API Integration | $3.3K |
Education
St. Paul College Web Development | 2002 – 2004
Minneapolis Community and Technical College Coursework: Anthropology, Interpersonal Communications, Music Appreciation, Small Business, Marketing | 1999 – 2001
North Hennepin Community College Coursework: Psychology, Astronomy | 1997 – 1999
Credentials
- Top Rated Plus on Upwork – Highly rated for work on large contracts
- 100% Job Success Score – Consistent quality across 133+ projects
Client Testimonials
"I've never met such a skilled developer. I mean, we are talking world-class ladies and gentlemen! You are not going to discover a better developer anywhere else."
"Joseph was kind, responsive, quick, direct, and receptive to feedback. If you have worked with other developers, you know how rare this is, and how important it is to find someone who truly cares about the quality of work they provide."
"Joe is incredibly talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is our go-to guy for a variety of challenges and we have full confidence."
"Joe says that he's a man of integrity...and by golly...he just doesn't say it...he actually walks the walk! Very trustworthy, capable, and tenacious individual. Highly recommended."
"Joe is very professional with great communication skills. Really enjoyed working with him and will definitely hire him in the future."