Professional
Web Development / Programming, Web Application Design, Web Systems Administration (Apache, Linux, Mac OS X Server, IIS, MySQL, PHP, Subversion), Database Design and Query Optimization, Project Management, Ecommerce API Integration (Authorize.Net, Shopatron, UPS, FedEX, USPS)

Technologies
PHP (4 and 5), C#.Net, JavaScript, Perl, ASP (VBScript), MySQL, SQL, XHTML / HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, Smarty Template Engine, Subversion Version Control (user and admin), Apache Web Server, IIS, Mac OS X Client / Server, JQuery / JQuery UI, ImageMagick

Applications
Wordpress, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access

Web Application Developer
Highland Group | Grand Rapids, MI
10/2010 – Present

Programming lead and application architect for the Highland Group developed Zeggio.com. Zeggio is a small-business productivity application designed to help businesses manage contacts, opportunities, projects, tasks, contracts, and time tracking all in a single tool.

The application is built using CodeIgniter 2.0, MySQL, JQuery, and JQuery UI.

Senior PHP Web Developer / Client Server Developer / Administrator
eTool Developers | Grand Rapids, MI
01/2009 – 10/2010

Apply an array of development skills, Internet knowledge, and experience developing web applications building and enhancing the web presences and offerings for multiple clients. Includes: site architecture and infrastructure, backend development using server side technologies (PHP, MySQL, XML, Apache) and front end technologies (XHTML/HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, JQuery UI).

Primary developer for upgrading and improving company-built development platform.

• Upgraded development platform (eCMP) from procedural code to object oriented code using PHP 5
• Introduced version control into the development process by setting up and implementing SVN
• Developed a module / add-on system for the eCMP to allow easier and more efficient functionality expansion and allowed features to be added to client sites as paid upgrades
• Greatly enhanced ecommerce offerings by implementing support for Authorize.Net and Shopatron payment gateways, UPS and FedEx shipping rate requests, client customizable shipping methods, temporary price overrides (to allow sale item pricing), coupons, gift certificates, and wishlists
• Introduced new coding methods using PDO, JQuery, and object oriented programming practices

Senior Web Developer / Client Server Developer / Administrator
Structure Interactive | Grand Rapids, MI
04/2000 – 11/2008

Apply an array of development skills, Internet knowledge, and experience developing web applications building and enhancing the web presences and offerings for the company’s largest clients (Dow Chemical, Dow AgroSciences, Steelcase, Universal Forest Products, Priority Health, MMPC). Includes: site architecture and infrastructure, backend development using server side technologies (PHP, MySQL, XML, Apache, ASP, C#.Net, MS SQL Server, IIS, Perl) and front end technologies (XHTML/HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, JQuery UI).

• Lead programmer on project to migrate Union Carbide online properties into Dow Chemical content management environment
• Lead programmer on project to port Dow AgroSciences online properties into Dow Chemical content management environment
• Designed crisis response system for Dow Chemical to allow them to quickly deploy custom crisis-related web sites and update Dow homepage with various versions from normal layout to ultra-low bandwidth
• Designed and developed consignment tracking application for Dow AgroSciences Australia allowing them to manage product allocation and ordering to their 100+ dealers across Australia
• Designed custom content management system and extranet for Dow Fiber Solutions, allowing their sales teams and business partners to access marketing and print materials online as well as order printed materials and product sample
• Designed shared-content capability for Dow Chemical’s CMS allowing them to more efficiently reuse content across their websites without duplication

Macintosh Lab Manager
Thornapple-Kellogg School District | Middleville, MI
08/1999 – 04/2000

Managed and maintained Macintosh computers in the district’s four computer labs (three elementary schools, one middle school), and classrooms. Instructed teachers and teaching assistants on the proper use of computing resources (computers, digital cameras and projectors, scanners, printers) and software. Helped manage the network resources in the district, particularly the elementary schools, by managing switches, network printers, and network servers. Repaired district’s pool of ‘dead’ computers, increasing the available computing resources from 165 to 205 Macintosh computers, creating a large surplus and providing computers to departments in need.