Ann Pallo

Current

Sr. UI Engineer at Vitrue, Inc.

Past

Senior Developer at Ann Pallo - Independent Consultant
Director of Development at 22Squared
Head of Development at Vein Media

Senior Ad Developer at EyeWonder
Consultant Web Developer at CMGi Solutions
Web Author at Digital Insight

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Education

Gwinnett Tech

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Ann Pallo’s Summary

My skillset ranges the full spectrum of web design and development. My current focus is on the development side, using languages such as PHP and others to develop fully functional web applications. This skillset is complmented by my proficency in database design and development, server administration, and of course front end development using XHTML, CSS and Javascript/JQuery. I'm aggressively pursuing knowledge of ActionScript 3 and Ruby on Rails.

My career has been focused primarily towards working in advertising and gaming. I immensely enjoy the fast paced, creative environment of advertising, and enjoy the ability to always work with new technologies. I work very well with clients, and have succeeded in not only development, but also promoting the work with the client.

I love my career and it is a hobby for me as well. I created the Atlanta Web Programmers Association to create an environment for programmers to learn and network. I also enjoy graphic design and painting, creating music, writing, animal rescue, caving, biking, and video games. I have two cats and live in a loft in Midtown Atlanta, GA.

I'm a member of the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association, the Atlanta Ad Club, the National Speleological Society, and of course, the Atlanta Web Programmers Association, as well as various development and advertising related user groups.

I am pleased to announce the results of the 2007 Addy Awards, and being awarded a Silver Addys for my development work on Buffalo Wild Wings with 22Squared/WestWayne.

Software Related Specialties: Adobe Premiere, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Ad Design, Print Design, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Windows OS Administration, Windows Server 2003, Macintosh OS X, OS X Server, Linux, Unix, Subversion, CVS, Apache, XAMPP, Microsoft Access, FileMaker Pro, PowerPoint, Visio, MP3 technology, Audio Creation and Manipulation, Photo/Video Editing, Adobe Audition

Ann Pallo’s Specialties:

PHP, XML, XSL, XHTML, AJAX, XML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL, Object Oriented Programming, LAMP, Web Services,Dreamweaver, Rich Media, Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Compatibility, Search Engine Optimization, Database Creation & Administration, Data Analysis, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Joomla, Drupal, Zend, AMFPHP, CodeIgniter, CakePHP, PHPMyAdmin, Facebook & MySpace App Development; Intermediate ASP.NET, VB.NET; Beginner Ruby on Rails, Python/Django, and Actionscript2, Actionscript3

Ann Pallo’s Experience

Sr. UI Engineer

Vitrue, Inc.

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Senior Developer

Ann Pallo - Independent Consultant

(Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2008 — October 2009 (1 year 8 months)

Crispin Porter + Bogusky | Developer | http://www.cpbgroup.com

* Worked on a team to develop new interactive website http://beta.cpbgroup.com using CakePHP, XHTML, CSS, Ajax, and JQuery. Primarily responsible for front-end development for site, all styles and Javascript functionality.

Turner Sports | Senior Developer | http://www.pgatour.com

* Worked on a large team to update and maintain Turner Sports network of sites using their own custom XML based tag language, PHP, XML, XHTML, Javascript/JQuery, and CSS. Used CVS for version control.
* Worked with project managers to plan timeline and work plan for mini-sites.

EA Games (Electronic Arts) | Lead Developer | http://www.ea.com

* Developed administrative web application www.rupture.com in PHP on a Linux/Apache server using Subversion, along with MySQL and Oracle databases, API technologies.
* Researched and worked with CMS such as Symfony, Vingette, Drupal, and Joomla, and MVC frameworks CakePHP, CodeIgniter and Zend Frameworks
* Developed user interfaces using CodeIgniter, PHP, JQuery, CSS, and AJAX in Zend Studio and Dreamweaver.
* Managed developers using SCRUM techniques as the SCRUM master, manage project tasks, timeline, project flow, sprints, and progress.
* Worked with several divisions of EA to collaborate on projects
Director of Development

22Squared

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Director of Development | 5/06 - 3/08
Consultant Developer | 5/08 –4/09
Consultant Developer | 6/09 – 8/09

* Worked directly with high profile clients like Toyota, Florida’s Natural, Buffalo Wild Wings, Marriott and Publix.
* Use PHP to develop complex web applications. Created a fully custom CMS, and worked with Joomba, Drupal.
* Use extensive XHTML, CSS, and Javascript to layout micro and splash sites with complex page designs.
* Work with other departments of the agency and represent interactive development in all projects. Do extensive research and planning for each project.
* Plan all technical aspects of an interactive project from server setup, information architecture, and development.
* Planned file architecture, information architecture, and site structure on large sites.
* Work with a large creative department to integrate complex creative designs into applications and web sites.
* Manage workflow, workload, tasks, and assignment of projects within Interactive Development. Hire and manage freelancers to arrange work completion.
* Promoted to Director of Development in November 2007 - Manage and oversee all development projects
* Work with developers to implement testing and QA, implement access and version control using SubVersion.
* Worked with Flash Developers and used Actionscript 2 to develop PHP driven flash applications
* Developed wireframes and development timeline for high profile CBS Sports papervision application.
* Brought back as a consultant in Fall 09 to work on the redesign, code upgrade and optimization of www.buffalowildwings.com using PHP. AMFPHP, XML, and Actionscript 3.
Head of Development

Vein Media

(Internet industry)

February 1997 — June 2006 (9 years 5 months)

* Designed highly graphical websites for large corporations such as Coca-Cola, NHL, and NHRA.
* Worked directly with the client to produce web designs and applications to fit the needs of the project
* Managed each project from start to finish, do full QA and tech support.
* Created intensive PHP, Coldfusion, and ASP applications for clients including but not limited to portals, customer access and management, advertising and affiliate systems, and intensive forms and surveys. Used frameworks such as Zend and Drupal CMS to complete projects.
* Worked with CRANE Nuclear and Used ASP, Cold Fusion, HTML, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PhotoShop, and Illustrator to implement new web site for CRANE VSBU websites, on line marketing and search engine optimization. Created a complex database driven company Intranet with many portal and administration features using ASP, Javascript for a Win2K Server, Created web applications in ASP for marketing and other departments of company to help company begin to integrate computers into their daily business.
* Gained aspect knowledge of workplace processes by completing the 5S/Kaizen/Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing courses and gained essential management and organizational skills applicable to all industries.
Senior Ad Developer

EyeWonder

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

March 2001 — February 2003 (2 years )

* Interfaced with agencies and advertisers like Coca-Cola, Yahoo!, General Motors, Digitas, True North, and Zentropy on a daily basis for client projects and online advertising campaigns
* Designed and created rich media ads, site content, and e-mails with streaming video for EyeWonder's clients.
* Provided QA for EyeWonder's core products (EyeStudio and EyeEncoder) and other team members' work.
* Trained new employees in EyeStudio and EyeEncoder, capturing videos, and completing campaigns.
* Designed and created static and animated graphics for online ads and content with Adobe PhotoShop, Imageready, and Illustrator. Used Premiere, Beta SP, and VCR to capture video from tape to an AVI file.
* Edited video and audio using Adobe Premiere and Cool Edit Pro to prepare the video for encoding.
* Encoded AVI files into EyeWonder's proprietary streaming video format using EyeEncoder.
* Compiled graphics, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and encoded videos into a campaign
* Coded previous version of companies’ web site, assisted in current logo design.
Consultant Web Developer

CMGi Solutions

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Internet industry)

December 2000 — March 2001 (4 months)

• Developed for high-profile clients like barnesandnoble.com and columbiahouse.com.
• Internet architect for radio stations', wtop.com and q101.com, websites
• Worked on a team of professional web developers and project managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Provided cross-browser and cross-platform QA for team members' work.
• Created graphics and page layouts with PhotoShop and Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver
• Used languages such as HTML, XHTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, and XML to create portals, web pages, and interactive sites.
Web Author

Digital Insight

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Banking industry)

August 1998 — December 2000 (2 years 5 months)

• Designed, created, and edited ASP pages and VB Script for banking web applications.
• Edited HTML, JavaScript, include files, ASP and graphics, using HomeSite, Interdev and Pivitol.
• Interfaced with customers for web application design changes and requirements.
• Edited and created graphics for web applications with Adobe PhotoShop.
• Worked with production manager to re-design bank web applications to meet customer deadlines.
• Trained new hires in Pivitol, HomeSite, and Interdev, as well as creating ASP-based applications.
• Was promoted to Assistant Manager of Web Maintenance after my transfer with department to Athens, GA

Ann Pallo’s Education

Gwinnett Tech

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Ann Pallo’s Interests:

programming, web application development, new web ideas, new languages, hiking, caving, camping, mythology, video games, game development, science fiction, mmorpgs