Project Manager Developer

Derrick Brown

419-***-****

Front End Developer/PHP Programmer

Skills

• Professional: Web Development, Back-End Programming, Web Systems Administration (Apache, Linux, Unix, MySQL, PHP, [LAMP], Subversion, Git), Database Design and Query Optimization, Organic SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Online Business Development, Marketing and Market Research, Project Management, Technical and Creative Writing.

• Technologies: PHP (5, 4 and 3), MySQL, XHTML / HTML5, AJAX, JQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, Python, Zend Framework, PEAR, Smarty Template Engine, Subversion Version Control (user and Admin), CVS (concurrent Versioning System), MVC (Model View Controller), SQL, Apache Web Server, RedHat, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows (XP, 2000, Vista, Windows 7), Familiarity with many other web technologies (ASP, JSP, ORACLE, SQL Server, IIs etc.).

• Applications: Wordpress, Zend Studio, Drupal, TextMate, Tortoise SVN, TextMate, Adobe Dreamweaver, Sublime, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, Acrobat PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook.

Experience

Dealer Tire, LLC - Cleveland, Ohio 2011-Present

JavaScript Programmer

• Developed and implemented all functionality of web-based Mobile friendly enterprise level web application built with Object Oriented JavaScript using jsRender templates. Application accepts a VIN or Year Make Model Trim, and displays tires sold by specific dealers based on size that fits that specific vehicle.

• Audited other programmers’ code for efficiency. (OOJavascript and HTML/CSS).

• Used HTML5/CSS3/JQuery to provide advanced Front-End functionality and look/feel, while maintaining cross-browser compatibility.

• Built and programmed intelligent features into the site aimed at maximizing the site's effectiveness, usefulness and keeping abusive elements at bay.

Informediate Inc. - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 2010-2011

PHP Programmer

• Developed core an implemented all AJAX/jQuery functionality of web-based enterprise level data management system back-end that linked to a sales front-end.

• Translated existing procedural code into classes and functions.

• Gained experience in Business processes including Accounting, Inventory Control and Purchasing

• Audited other programmers’ code for efficiency. (PHP and jQuery).

• Used JQuery library extensions to provide advanced Front-End functionality and look/feel.

• Built and programmed intelligent features into the site aimed at maximizing the site's effectiveness, usefulness and keeping abusive elements at bay.

Upright Publishing - Akron, Ohio 2008-2010

PHP Programmer / Web Developer / Administrator

• Served as the primary web developer on company's flagship product InstantComputerBackup.com.

• Wrote the front end HTML and CSS to meet validation requirements.

• Maintained 24/7 high volume availability demands using open source tools such as Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL.

• Played a small role in guiding the company's marketing strategy and overall direction.

• Identified and implemented missed SEO opportunities that increased site traffic exponentially.

• Maintained ongoing organic SEO effort leading to the elimination of a paid search campaign and eventual position as a project manager.

• Apply a wide breadth of technical skills, Internet knowledge, and experience across the spectrum of online development in the service of building and improving multiple online products. Includes: Site architecture and infrastructure, backend development using open source toolset (PHP, MySQL, Apache, Linux and others (i.e LAMP), front end development with CSS and HTML/XHTML, organic search engine optimization and strategy, web systems administration, technical writing, marketing communications and online business consulting.

AGI – American Greetings Interactive- Cleveland, Ohio 2007-2008

Python Web Developer (Contractor)

• Provided object-oriented design, programming and implementation written in Python and JavaScript.

• Maintained, supported, documented and improved internal tools used to get content to the web farm. The environment is a custom Python web framework running on Linux and using Oracle.

• Acquired excellent debugging skills.

Freelance Consultant 2002-Present

Programmer / Web Developer / Designer

• Created and maintained many web sites and web applications for corporate, non-profit and other clients. Performed the full spectrum of Web-related tasks, including the setup and administration of web servers and server software, as well as, rapid prototyping, design and layout, graphics creation and optimization, server-side programming (PHP & ASP), MySQL databases, AJAX interactivity, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS, testing, hosting, security, traffic generation and ongoing updates.

• Online business consulting from securing domain names, project planning, logo and graphic identity development, to online marketing, search engine placement and promotion.

Education

Kent State University - Kent, Ohio

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

• GPA 3.3/4.0

• Hall Council President

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