Andrea Ottolina

Current

Senior Web Developer at AKQA

Past

Interface Developer at Made by Many
Senior Web Developer at Libertine
Web Developer at Naked

Web Developer / Concept Designer at IAKI
Web Developer / Concept Designer / Technical Leader at MRM Partners s.r.l. - MRM Worldwide
Web Developer / Consultant at Various (Self-employed)

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Education

Politecnico di Milano
Leonardo da Vinci

Recommended

5 people have recommended Andrea

Connections

181 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

My Website

Andrea Ottolina’s Summary

Highly-experienced web developer with extensive understanding and knowledge of project management and IT activities, with a proven ability to lead small teams, delivering projects on time and on budget. Hands on experience with numerous platforms (Win/Mac/Linux) and languages.

A graduate of Telecommunications Engineering, coupled with a keen interest in innovative technologies and hands on experience in planning, delivering and managing web related infrastructures.

Andrea Ottolina’s Specialties:

- Frontend technologies: xhtml, css, javascript, xml, flash, actionscript.
- Backend technologies: asp, .net, ruby on rails, jsp, sql server, mysql.
- Project Management tools: BaseCamp, Microsoft Project.
- Platform and OS: Windows, Apple Mac, Unix.
- Network and client/server infrastructure management experience.
- Web enthusiast fascinated by latest trends and cutting edge technologies.

Andrea Ottolina’s Experience

Senior Web Developer

AKQA

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2009 — Present (9 months)

Lead developer for the Sainsbury's account. Defined time-plan estimates and overhauled creative requirements. Developed master templates and validated code written by others. Mentored junior developers in order to upgrade their skills and taught how to write modular and reusable code. Often involved in complex projects that required a higher understanding of javascript frameworks.

Recent projects:
- http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/activekids
- http://www.fiat.co.uk
Interface Developer

Made by Many

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

September 2009 — November 2009 (3 months)

Upgraded the CMS structure of the INQ Mobile's website in order to build a new section
for upcoming products. Co-developed layouts and pages for the vInspired project by using an innovative approach for coding CSS stylesheets.

Recent project:
- http://www.inqmobile.com
- http://vinspired.com
Senior Web Developer

Libertine

(Online Media industry)

June 2008 — August 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Responsible for the development and supervision of frontend builds, including xhtml and css code validation, flash AS3 development, SEO optimization and usability testing. Also worked closely with .NET developers to implement system functionality as well as training junior developers.

Recent projects:
- http://www.tabascofanclub.co.uk
- http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com
- http://www.robotracergame.com

Clients:
- Jameson Whiskeys
- Tabasco
- Butlins
- BAA
- Play.com
- Gartmore
- Ryvita

Roles:
- html / css / javascript developer
- flash / actionscript developer
- user experience and interface designer

Technologies:
- xhtml
- css
- javascript
- actionscript
- .NET C#

Softwares:
- Osx
- Visual Studio .NET
- Flash CS4
- Flash Develop
- photoshop
Web Developer

Naked

(Internet industry)

November 2007 — May 2008 (7 months)

Worked in a small team as lead frontend developer for Naked's Ruby-on-Rails social-networking/social-messaging application. Built from scratch and tested javascript functionality using jQuery framework and a progressive enhancement development style. Conducted user experience tests and experimented multiple solutions in order to improve the overall platform usability. This was a start-up company and the development process required an Agile approach.

Projects:
- http://www.getnaked.com

Clients:
- start-up project

Roles:
- html / css / javascript developer
- user experience and interface designer

Technologies:
- ruby on rails
- xhtml
- css
- javascript

Softwares:
- osx
- textmate
- svn
- git
- photoshop
Web Developer / Concept Designer

IAKI

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 2007 — November 2007 (10 months)

Projects:
- http://www.nokiatrendslab.it
- http://www.iaki.it

Clients:
- Nokia

Roles:
- html / css / javascript / flash / actionscript developer
- user experience and interface designer

Technologies:
- ruby on rails
- xhtml
- css
- javascript
- flash 8
- actionscript 2

Softwares:
- osx
- dreamweaver
- radrails
- photoshop
- flash
Web Developer / Concept Designer / Technical Leader

MRM Partners s.r.l. - MRM Worldwide

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 2002 — February 2007 (5 years 1 month)

Clients:
- Microsoft
- Opel
- Sagit
- Unilever
- Mulino Bianco
- Campari

Roles:
- html / css / javascript / flash / actionscript / jsp / asp developer
- user experience / interface / concept designer
- IT manager

Technologies:
- flash 8
- actionscript 2
- jsp
- asp
- xhtml
- css
- javascript

Softwares:
- win
- dreamweaver
- photoshop
- flash
Web Developer / Consultant
Various (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)

January 2000 — January 2006 (6 years 1 month)