Web Developer utilizing advanced Web 2.0 technologies to build and enhance database-driven applications, and specializing in standards-compliant (cross-platform) design.
Infrastructure -
User Interface Design, Information Architecture, E-Commerce, Site Management
Software -
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio, MySQL Administrator, Adobe Photoshop
Professional Experience
Plaxo, Inc.
Web Engineer - 2006 to Present
Created an Ajax-based web application to enable access to the company’s smart address book.
Designed and implemented localization (L10N) support in JavaScript using a PHP back-end and a web services interface for translation.
Profiled and optimized delivery of our web application with a JavaScript compiler and packager, as well as enhancing performance of functions within JavaScript.
Self-Employed
Freelance Web Programmer - 2003 to Present
Using Ajax, Java, PHP, and MySQL, created a photo-sharing web application that allows users to populate photo albums with drag-and-drop functionality rather than individual image uploads.
Enhanced a product ordering system using a custom-written Javascript library to modify recurring form elements in order to simplify the interface.
Created a web-enabled survey utilizing a tiered permission structure for access and reporting, with code abstraction to ease code maintenance.
Fisher Theatrical, LLC
Web Programmer - 2004
Created a web-enabled catalog featuring a database-driven tree menu that allows users to quickly locate specifc products within an expansive inventory.
Reduced client costs by implementing catalog system on F/OSS LAMP architecture.
Designed catalog system to be modular and extensible for client’s future needs and wishes.
U.S. Foodservice
Various Positions - 1999 to 2006
While serving as liaison between Senior VP of Sales and National Account personnel, developed and customized reporting tools to support 200+ salespeople and $9b in sales.
Consulted as a development team member on a multimedia marketing tool for the sales force.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for 500+ customers and salespeople using proprietary and commercial applications.
Analyzed business and user needs to write specifications and procure and certify new hardware and software for value-added applications.
Education
Some coursework at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Currently working toward Associates degree in Computer Science at Howard Community College
