Jason Boyle

I am a 2006 University at Albany graduate with a BSc in computer science. Since the summer of 2006 I’ve been living in the San Francisco Bay area, pursuing a career in technology. In 2007 I was hired at a stealth start-up, working primarily on front-end code and design. During my time there, I contributed to the construction of a highly scalable, professional networking platform. I used tools such as Perl’s Template Toolkit with valid XHTML, CSS and unobtrusive JavaScript, mostly in the form of jQuery. I did some back-end work with Perl scripting using the Catalyst MVC framework and DBIx::Class with MySQL. I’ve been hooked on web development ever since and I am now working as a freelancer in the field. My most recent project has been assisting in the Beta launch of WikPik through coding XHTML, CSS and jQuery and implementing some new features throughout the site. I’ve also been working with 2KW, installing and coding themes in WordPress for clients to use as a content management system.

I have a passion for designing and implementing meaningful, well-structured and accessible XHTML using table-less layout. I love coding by hand. I believe that good and functional page design is dependent on a succinct, maintainable structure of XHTML that leaves all presentational elements within an external CSS file. I use progressive enhancement whenever it makes sense and then put a layer of functionality on top of this using JavaScript (jQuery, Moo Tools, Scriptaculous, etc). This aids in the compliance across the browser spectrum and I am well versed in avoiding the bugs in this area and hunting down the ones that inevitably get through.

Objective

To make my mark as an innovative web developer and to build highly usable, interesting and accessible web applications.

Technical Experience

• Web Development XHTML, CSS, WordPress(MU) CMS, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Template Toolkit, Unobtrusive JavaScript (jQuery), Perl, MySQL, Catalyst MVC framework, various APIs (Flickr, Twitter, etc.)
• Programming C, C++, Scheme (Lisp), Prolog, MIPS Assembly, Java
• Applications Adobe Photoshop (CS4), Coda, Command Line (Terminal)
• Operating Systems Mac OS X, Unix, Windows

Education

BSc in Computer Science, University at Albany, Albany, NY – 2006 Graduate
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY; 2002-2003

Work Experience

WikPik, Inc., San Jose, California

Front-end web developer Aug 2008 – Present

• Coded valid XHTML and CSS transposed from any given Photoshop document to bring web app up to design spec.
• Managed Ruby applications views, scripts and CSS for optimal load times, functionality and maintenance.
• Functional features updated and created through use of Rails helpers, jQuery, Scriptaculous and Prototype.
• Implemented AdSense ads throughout site.

[Stealth start-up], San Francisco, California

Front-end web developer, assistant back-end developer Mar 2007 – Aug 2008

• Designed, templated and moved legacy XTHML / CSS into semantic, accessible and meaningful standards-based markup.
• Developed unobtrusive JavaScript using jQuery library and plug-ins.
• Creating and implementing intelligent UI solutions.
• Implemented controller methods and schemas within Catalyst framework to interface with front-end templates.

Medco Health Solutions, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

QA Processes / Technical Solutions Intern Jun – Aug 2006

• Designed format and updated sections of new hire web portal.
• Generated assessment questions for and edited CMMI training modules in PowerPoint.
• Re-evaluated and enhanced facilitation guide for meetings and training sessions.
• Developed training and instructional documentation for QA Data Support department.

Development and Technical Solutions Intern Jun – Aug 2005

• Designed and created user documentation for business software on company intranet.
• Assisted in the development of business software updates.
• Created forms and reports for querying databases using Excel and MS Access.
• Utilized internal automation software to run tests on business software.