Senior Software Engineer, Business Partner Resume
Chicago, IllinoiS
SUMMARY:
- Demonstrated ability to work with users in the design, development, and improvement of software systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with users in the design, development, and improvement of software systems
- Understanding of application implementation lifecycle and issues involved in designing, developing and implementing solutions
- Fluent in: English, German, Albanian; Conversational in Serbian and Macedonian
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Computer Languages: PHP, HTML, CSS, XHTML, SQL, MySQL, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, DHTML, AJAX
Computer Software: Adobe Products (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, After Effects), Maya Auto - desk, iMovie, Office Products (Access, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Computer Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Unix
Content Management Services: Drupal, Wordpress
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Chicago, Illinois
Senior Software Engineer, Business Partner
Responsibilities:
- Lead development of Confidential Enterprise project
- Built Confidential custom modules and API to satisfy client needs
- Held regular onsite meetings with team to address difficulties and general progress of the project
- Migrated over five million products to Confidential database using custom built admin panel
- Architected, designed and developed Custom Importer using Laravel framework
- Hired, trained and managed new talent in the team
Confidential, Chicago, Illinois
PHP Developer
Responsibilities:
- Developed and tested API Endpoints for Confidential Systems using Slim PHP framework and Codeception
- Worked closely with Back-End and Front-End teams to ensure the stability of the application
- Held regular meetings with the Product team to address the progress and new features for Confidential
- Assisted in further developing the coding standard for the application
- Helped in third-party integration with other in-house applications
- Day to day code debugging
Confidential, Chicago, Illinois
Lead PHP Developer and Manager
Responsibilities:
- Recruited high skilled developers in Europe needed to complete US based mobile responsive E-Commerce project
- Managed and Lead the entire development cycle of NaturaBellaBotanicals.com
- Held weekly meetings with Client to ensure the milestones for the project are met
- Partnered with SEO Agency firm to deliver great SEO service to the Client
- Assisted in code building and debugging
Confidential, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Wordpress/PHP Developer and Instructor
Responsibilities:
- Designed and developed mobile responsive
- Customized premium themes and plugins to fit the needs of the client
- Installed development environments for all Confidential sites
- Educated team members to use the Wordpress interface to make copy and other HTML changes
- Helped in addressing, troubleshooting and resolving Wordpress related issues
- Held regular meetings with Marketing team to review the progress of each project
- Worked closely with SEO Manager to ensure Confidential sites are ranking high on Google
Confidential, Chicago, Illinois
PHP Developer/Project Manager
Responsibilities:
- Developed front-end and back-end of HennesyRoach.com using the latest HTML5, jQuery, MySQL and PHP technologies.
- Designed and developed Britetab.com with accompanying Facebook App using Javascript and PHP. This application offers users an interactive and unique way to create and share their resumes online.
- Used Content Management Services to design and implement administrative tools for Britetab.com and HennessyRoach.com.
- Held regular meetings with teams of developers to discuss and review project progress and needs.
- Gathered crucial feedback from firm employees to improve user experience and accessibility of Intranet.
- Helped reduce technical costs by relocating to more enhanced and cheaper hosting servers.
- Assisted in resolving software and hardware related issues for attorneys in the firm.
Confidential, Greencastle, Indiana
Web Manager
Responsibilities:
- Maintained and managed the Confidential Alumni Website using HTML, CSS and Adobe Software (Dreamweaver and Fireworks).
- Met with the Alumni Office staff on a regular basis to offer ideas for new projects and obtain feedback on current ones.
- Helped develop new strategies in organizing alumni fundraising and networking events, which attracted high-profile alumni from across the United States.
- Resolved technical issues such as web and other computer related issues.
- Prepared video presentations using iMovie and took part in organizing the Alumni Reunion Weekends 2008, 2009 and 2010, Athletic Hall of Fame Awards and Alumni Achievement Awards.
Confidential, Greencastle, Indiana
Application Developer
Responsibilities:
- Developed application to help teachers learn and remember student names through interactive presentation, quizzing, and feedback on, student photos and names.
- Held one-to-one meetings with more than fifty potential users to gather user experience feedback.
- Using .NET VB designed, developed, and implemented the application with an attractive user interface.