SUMMARY

• Sixteen years of experience spanning a broad range of technologies.
• Rigorous experience in developing on - page/off-page Confidential roadmaps and campaigns, analytics, keyword research, SE rankings monitoring, site auditing methods, social media optimization, and link building.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead people and projects.
• Extensive multi-disciplinary technical background consisting of considerable experience in project management, web development, LAMP/LEMP (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, and PHP), IT security, and computer forensics.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire technical knowledge and skills rapidly.
• Proven track record of increasing productivity.
• Strong problem-solving, partnership, and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Analytics: Google Analytics, Piwik, Omniture, Chartbeat, Janrain, custom coded analytics systems, and other various services.

Social Media & API’s: OAuth, Google (Google+, Analytics, Geocoding, YouTube, Search Console formerly Webmaster Tools, Blogger, URL shortener, and AdSense), Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Flickr, Delicious, Foursquare, Digg, Bit.ly, StumbleUpon, Instapaper, and Plurk.

Email marketing: MailChimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, and phpList.

Operating Systems: Windows (all versions), Linux (various flavors), and Mac OS X.

Computer Languages: HTML5, CSS3, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), LEMP, Angular, jQuery, JavaScript, Ajax, JSON, XML, VBScript, PowerShell, Unix Scripting, Batch, Perl, Python, C, and C++.

Microsoft: Microsoft Office Suite including 365, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Exchange, ActiveDirectory, SQL Server, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

CRM/CMS/VMS: WordPress, CiviCRM, vTiger CRM, Salesforce, Drupal, Joomla, and Moodle.

General: AWS, Varnish, Memcache, Firewalls, anti-virus solutions, cPanel, Zend, Plesk, Redmine, ISPConfig, Git, Ajenti, SOAP, REST, Cron, VPN, RDP, SSH, SCP, and FTP.

Other skills: Lead generation, data mining, Visual Revenue, trouble-shooting, resourcefulness, and a vast array of other computer disciplines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Confidential Consultant & Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed custom Confidential /SEM strategy roadmaps (including on-page and off-page Confidential ).
• Devised unique replicable Confidential techniques for significantly boosting traffic.
• Performed detailed competitor intelligence research reports.
• Pioneered targeting specific audiences/niches using an array of novel techniques.
• Led large scale email campaigns using MailChimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, and phpList.
• Directed website and social media audits as well as keyword and rankings research.
• Incorporated and worked with custom coded analytics systems as well as Google Analytics, Piwik, Omniture, Chartbeat, Janrain, and other various services.
• Ensured websites conformed to responsive design (mobile) and Google AMP standards.
• Orchestrated implementation of website caching, compression, minification (CSS, HTML, and JavaScript), and XML sitemaps.
• Managed integration of numerous third party APIs (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Directed Confidential re-optimization on sites after Google Penguin/Hummingbird/Pigeon updates.
• Generated unique leads from a multitude of online sources, dramatically increasing conversion rates.
• Directed creation, customization, extension, and usage of a variety of different CRM/CMS systems including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and vTiger.
• Developed highly scalable custom code for various platforms including web, desktop and server-side scripting. Some languages included: PHP, Python, and Unix scripting.
• Implemented various PHP solutions using different frameworks and architectures as well as building necessary components completely from scratch.
• Formulated complex MySQL code for data analysis, normalization, and other queries.
• Developed and maintained LAMP/LEMP projects.
• Ensured adherence to best practices throughout development lifecycle including creation of reusable code, constant emphasis on security, and persistent use of up to date technology.
• Consulted for high profile clients in government, telecommunications, and energy sectors.
• Mined over 250,000,000 (a quarter billion) internal and external pages via RESTful APIs.
• Managed multiple development teams, simultaneously.
• Planned and tracked projects using Agile and relevant project management software to simplify processes and increase throughput.
• Created and maintained technical documents and procedures including RFP’s, architecture diagrams, training guides, troubleshooting documentation, knowledge bases, and code documentation.
• Stayed up to date with current technologies and researched gap analysis and introduced new processes, technology, and methods when needed.
• Regularly interfaced with business users and QA teams and ensured technology solutions fulfilled all business needs.
• Liaised with relevant parties to ensure organizational synergy.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Effectively used Confidential to substantially increase traffic from targeted audiences.
• Devised novel Confidential techniques to gain an upper hand over competitors.
• Implemented full package Confidential strategies including video Confidential, social network Confidential, on-page Confidential, and off-page Confidential .
• Dramatically increased leads and conversion rates.
• Created Confidential roadmaps for new and existing websites.
• Taught on-page Confidential, including keywords, copywriting, and other Confidential best practices.
• Managed all Confidential, including on-page optimization of meta data, header tags, text/picture content, appearance to crawlers, link anchor text, link placement, sitemaps, and SEM.
• Took on specialized projects for enterprise, corporate, private, and high profile clients.
• Performed an array of IT, WordPress, PHP, and Confidential training and development.
• Re-optimized Confidential on several large websites in the wake of Google Panda.
• Took charge of requirement gathering and training/technical documentation/RFP authoring.
• Advised in technology purchase recommendations and costs.
• Carried out computer forensics investigations with cutting edge forensic tools.
• Planned and implemented security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Communicated with executives and directors and cooperated with vendors.
• Always maintained best practices and utilized Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ensured delivery of timely, consistent first-rate results and maintained client confidentiality.
• Regularly met with team.

Confidential

Systems Administrator & Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed custom PHP, HTML, and JavaScript websites.
• Wrote custom batch and VB scripts.
• Built and configured highly customized and secure computers and systems.
• Repaired and replaced computer and peripheral hardware components.
• Installed, updated, maintained, and secured Windows/Unix systems and software.
• Retrieved lost, forgotten, and stolen passwords.
• Recovered corrupted and deleted files.
• Trained clients in different computer-related skills, software packages, and security.
• Advised in hardware and software purchases based on clients’ needs.
• Loaded parental and employee monitoring software onto systems.
• Consistently produced excellent results timely and efficiently.