Web Developer

Highly motivated and experienced web developer and programmer with proficiency in managing the life cycle of multiple programming and web development projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to communicate effectively with clients to define, focus, and clarify project expectations. Skilled in the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues involving hardware, software, and network configuration. Regarded for the ability to deliver outstanding results with the highest degree of service and professionalism.

Technical Proficiencies

• Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win 7/Server 2003/2008, Linux/UNIX
• Languages: PHP, MySQL, XHTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, Python
• Application Programming: Facebook, Google Maps, Rackspace Cloud, Basecamp
• Software Applications: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, SVN, Git
• Web Environments: Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, OSCommerce, cPanel, WHM, Plesk
• Technologies: Apache, nginx, Memcached, APC, SSL, REST, SOAP, FTP, SSH, SSL

Professional Experience

Confidential

CTO and Web Developer

• Fulfilled a critical role managing the configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of Linux, Apache, Nginx, PHP, MySQL, and Memcached servers for this boutique entertainment company. Seamlessly administered a full spectrum of technical and administrative responsibilities, including web and graphic design, front and back-end web development, and marketing strategy design. Envisioned, developed, and deployed innovative and effective approaches designed to capture the interest of prospective players. Leveraged advanced proficiency across a range of technologies to develop and advance a high availability social game on Facebook and other platforms.
• Provided development using object oriented PHP 5, MySQL, XHTML/HTML5, CSS2/3, Javascript, jQuery, AJAX, XML, and JSON. Wrote and maintained a codebase that ensures the security and integrity of application, billing, and user data.
• Designed and built user and application management, user monitoring and tracking, and marketing campaign management/tracking systems.
• Responsible for database design, optimization, and the development of complex SQL queries to handle high load and availability in replicated and sharded MySQL servers.
• Wrote application automation, custom image manipulation, Excel .csv and Quickbooks export, and Paypal transaction and reporting import/export scripts utilizing PHP, GD, MySQL, BASH, cron jobs, and Linux daemon.
• Installed, configured, and managed multiple Linux, Apache, Nginx, Haproxy, PHP 5.3, Memcached, and MySQL 5 servers across multiple domains and subdomains.
• Installed and managed SSL certificates, and maintained SSL compliant code and cross domain communications.
• Built and maintained custom offer and payment system utilizing PayPal, Super Rewards, Offerpal/Tapjoy, and Spare Change API's in PHP and MySQL. Wrote custom implementations for various REST and SOAP API's including Rackspace and Amazon Web Services.
• Setup, configured, and utilized Sphinx for full-text search of MySQL database tables.
• Provided web and graphic design utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Utilized source and version control using Subversion SVN and GIT.
• Used and maintained multiple operating environments on a daily basis including Mac OSX, Linux command line , and Windows Vista/7/Server 2008.

Confidential

Web Developer

• Leveraged strong technical skills and problem solving expertise to design and implement websites for a diverse array of small and mid-sized clients. Applied proficiencies in XHTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL to deliver fully realized solutions that are narrowly tailored to meet each client's unique needs and vision. Collaborated extensively with other web developers and graphic designers to achieve project milestones and surpass all client expectations.
• Applied proficiencies in Linux, Apache, PHP5, and MySQL in the development of multiple client sites, per specifications.
• Developed custom features and applications using PHP and MySQL.
• Designed new web sites using XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Adobe Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
• Designed and customized installations of Wordpress, OSCommerce, and vBulletin.
• Setup and maintained domain and managed hosting services for clients.
• Communicated with clients on a regular basis to provide updates, request feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Wrote standards compliant and cross-browser compatible code to W3C and Section 508 standards.

Confidential

Web Developer

• Instrumental in serving the needs of clients of this provider of web design and development services. Engaged in consultation with clients to define, focus, and clarify project requirements. Engaged in the achievement of all project objectives, delivering final product within established budget and time parameters.
• Worked with a team building client websites using PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Customized Drupal, OSCommerce, and Wordpress installations with custom themes and modules written in PHP.
• Wrote standards compliant and cross-browser compatible code in XHTML and CSS.
• Communicated with clients to ensure their expectations were met on time.