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.