Summary
Over six years of programming, development, design, and management experience;
five years of which have been professional, fast-paced, and high-demand. Notable strengths
include experience in Internet project management, team and individual development,
outstanding motivation, innovative problem solving, as well as excellent written and
verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
Languages
- Proficient in: PHP, (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript / AJAX / JSON, XML, and Flash ActionScript 2.
- Familiar with & learning: Python, Ruby (on Rails), Java/JSP, and Flash ActionScript 3.
PHP-Specific
- Version Diversity: PHP 4, 5, and actively following 6 development.
- Optimization: APC, Zend Accelerator, eAccelerator, and memcached.
- Standards: Strong understanding of OOP principals and the MVC pattern.
- Testing/Debugging: PHPUnit, SimpleTest, Xdebug, and Zend Debugger.
- Frameworks: Zend Framework, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, Prado, PEAR, Symfony, and Smarty Template Engine.
Software and Other Technologies
- Platforms: Windows, Unix / Linux, and Macintosh.
- Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Firebird, SQLite, Oracle, etc.
- Miscellaneous:
Photoshop/GIMP, Flash (animation and ActionScript), Regular
Expressions, Web Services (XML-RPC, SOAP, REST), Apache/Linux (LAMP),
Version Control (GIT/Subversion/CVS), IMS Global E-Learning Standards,
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Strategies, Javascript Frameworks (jQuery, Prototype/Scriptaculous,
Mootools, Extjs, Dojo Toolkit), and more.
Other Abilities
- High Scalability: Knowledge of various scaling and failover techniques such as database clustering/replication partitioning, load-balancing, memcached, DRDB, and heartbeat.
- Mobile Platforms: Extensive knowledge and experience creating web-based solutions for
mobile phones including mobile web sites, applications, audio/video streaming, content
delivery, GPS integration, SMS Gateways, SNPP/SMPP, etc. Strong knowledge of the Palm webOS platform
and Mojo javascript framework.
- Multimedia Streaming: Interest and experience with various Internet streaming technologies such as Shoutcast, Nullsoft Video, Flash Video, Windows Media, Darwin and Helix servers.
- Payment Gateways: Experience building e-commerce web sites which incorporate credit card processing via payment gateways such as Google Checkout, PayPal, Authorize.net, and CC-Bill.
Experience
Web Development Manager
06/2008 - Present
- Developed a custom e-commerce platform from the ground up for Quickie-Wheelchairs.com (SouthwestMedical.com is not yet using the new platform).
- Created an industry first wheelchair parts catalog and browsing system to allow customers to easily find replacement parts for their wheelchairs.
- Manage employees to successfully meet goals and run high-revenue e-commerce websites.
- Developed in-house software and tools to increase the efficiency of various business processes.
- Provide one-on-one web development training and consulting.
Software Engineer
12/2004 - 06/2008
- Introduced and implemented various open source technology to the companies.
- Provided personalized PHP training to superiors and co-workers.
Software Engineer
07/2005 - 06/2008
- Worked successfully in small teams to create new, innovative ideas and solutions.
- Created advanced Flash applications, tools, and games.
- Created dynamic games, videos, and other dynamic learning activities to enhance computerized curriculum.
- Developed web-based tools to help curriculum authors be more efficient.
- Created advanced, interactive, web-based user interfaces for various online products.
Software Engineer
12/2004 - 07/2005
- Assisted converting an inefficient ASP website to a successful, PHP-driven website
(see www.aop.com).
- Assisted with HTML/CSS Design.
- Developed many miscellaneous PHP applications to increase efficiency of the website(s).
Software Engineer
08/2007 - 02/2008
- Created new, innovative web-based advertising solutions to increase revenue.
- Developed custom voting system for the "So You Think You're a Star?" singing competition. Also developed a custom Youtube player with integrated voting buttons.
Web Developer (telecommuting contractor)
07/2006 - Present
- Created a custom, proprietary "Network Operations Center" (N.O.C.) software to manage
the operations, handle emergencies, and remotely administrate a complex, high-speed
network of dedicated servers in a state of the art data center.
- Developed a custom, proprietary live sales chat solution with advanced features to
allow sales representatives to respond to customers from their mobile phones.
- Create and maintain a collection of web-based tools to assist in the operations of the
hosting company.
Web Developer (on-site contractor)
04/2006 - 12/2006
- Created custom PHP back-end for subscription-based website, utilizing CC-Bill credit card
processing.
- Developed proprietary, web-based photo gallery management software.
- Handled HTML/CSS design aspects of web projects.
Competitive Event Judge
04/2008 - 06/2008
- Appointed judge for the following events at the 2008 Arizona FBLA State Leadership
Conference: Web Site Development, Internet Application Development, E-Business,
Desktop Application Development, Help Desk, and Public Speaking II.
- Appointed judge for E-Business event at the 2008 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta,
GA.
Small Business Owner / Web Development Manager
05/2001 - Present
- Design and develop websites and web-based applications for a wide variety of clients.
- Manage a small group of employees to successfully meet goals and deadlines, satisfy
clients, and generate a solid revenue stream for the company.
Personal Project
01/2008 - Present
- Created an online tool that searches, acquires, and encodes short MP3 clips from
various sources around the Internet. The tool sends the ringtones to mobile
phones via text or multimedia messaging.
- Came up with creative solutions for low-cost cell phone carrier detection and
SMS/MMS delivery.
Personal Project
11/2004 - 05/2008
- Worked to successfully grow and monetize a prominent proxy network.
- Managed high-traffic dedicated servers using various scalability
techniques.
- Built custom anti-DDoS and ad-replacement software.
- Sold iBypass for a high return on investment.
Education and Accomplishments
Desert Hills High School
High School Diploma
NCA Accredited Charter School / Gilbert, Arizona
- Graduated one year early.
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter President for two consecutive years.
- Honor roll student.
- Student store manager.
- Volunteer teacher for web design classes.
FBLA Achievements
Competitive Event Awards
- 1st Place, Web Site Development - 2007 National Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL
- 1st Place, Web Site Development - 2007 State Leadership Conference, Tucson, AZ
- 1st Place, Web Site Development - 2007 Central Winter Regional Conference, Yuma, AZ
- 2nd Place, Emerging Business Issues - 2007 State Leadership Conference, Tucson, AZ
