Resume


Objective

To obtain a creative and challenging position that enables me to apply my knowledge of computer science and continue to increase my existing knowledge of computer science.

Skills

Professional
My concentration is on Web development and programming, database design, user interface design, branding, digital photo retouching/manipulation and graphic design. I have implemented production Web sites and applications for companies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. My specialty is implementing Web content management systems.

Technologies
Python, Ruby, Java, C++, SVN, PHP, MySQL, HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, AJAX, ColdFusion, Microsoft SQL, Mac OS X, Microsoft XP/Vista, Ubuntu and other *NIX systems, Apache and Microsoft IIS.

Frameworks and Web Services
Drupal (including custom themeing and module development), jQuery, Django, Ruby on Rails, Google AJAX Search API and Google Maps API.

Applications
Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Eclipse, NetBeans, Emacs and Komodo.

Experience

Web / Database Assistant Ohio Learning Network
2010

I designed and implemented new and existing web based projects.

Accomplishments:
  • I redesigned and refactored the OhioLearns! Catalog according to state government standards http://www.ohiolearns.org/.
  • I helped design the policy regarding Subversion and how it should be used for the technology group.
  • I designed prototypes for the USO Student Portal outlined in the Strategic Plan for Higher Education, exposing the technology group to Drupal.

Student Web Developer Goldberg Center, The Department of History, The Ohio State University
2009 - Present

I design, develop, and maintain new and existing Web sites and dynamic Web applications. In addition to programming, I assist faculty and graduate students with instructional media.

Accomplishments:
  • Using the Media Manager application at the university, I helpd create https://gmma.osu.edu/. I did the branding and themed the site.
  • I converted http://hti.osu.edu/ a large project dealing with instructional media from old code to being powered by the Dupal content management system.
  • I created The Humanities Atlas, a visual aggregator that identifies and maps news and activities in the humanities across the country.

Systems Developer / Engineer Humanities Information Systems, College of Humanities, The Ohio State University
2007 - 2009

I designed, developed, and maintained new and existing Web sites and dynamic Web applications. I worked with departments, groups, and individuals in all stages of Web projects. My primary responsibility was writing dynamic ColdFusion driven applications. An important aspect of this position was making our sites accessible for impaired users and adhering to validation and government standards. I built sites to be compatible with multiple browsers and platforms.

Accomplishments:
  • Wrote scripts to detect, report, and prevent SQL Injection attacks across all College sites
  • Wrote scripts to detect and report errors as soon as they occur, across all College sites
  • Helped establish ColdFusion components and OOP features of ColdFusion to produce applications and standard display pages for departmental events and scheduling
  • Co-implemented a custom lightweight ColdFusion MVC framework

Student Web Developer Humanities Information Systems, College of Humanities, The Ohio State University
2006 - 2007

I helped design and maintain Web sites for the College of Humanities. My primary job responsibility was completing calls and working with customers.

Independent Contractor Self employed
2006 - Present

Product and Business Development
I secure new business and work with clients to help plan, design and direct web projects. I assist with domain name registration and transfers, site planning, design, architecture, and launch.

Project Management
I coordinate and manage web development projects through all stages, from design and planning up to and including launch.

Education

The Ohio State University
Computer & Information Science

Formal Training

Introduction and Advanced ColdFusion Training
Webucator
2008

References

References available upon request.