Joe Crawford

Current

• Web Developer at Vivendi Games

Past

• PHP Developer at Three Point Software
• Programmer/Analyst at Electronic Clearing House, Inc.
• Web Developer at Laurel Springs School (contract with Robert Half Technology)

• Web Developer at Crawberts (Self-employed)
• Webmaster at Legardere Active North America
• Product Evangelist at LAMP Host
• Web Developer at FinancialAid.com
• Senior Web Developer at AVENCOM
• Web Developer at Bidland Systems
• Web Developer at EduPoint
• Web Integrator at Jamison/Gold Interactive

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Education

• San Diego Community College District
• CHRV College of Health Sciences
• University of San Diego High School

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Website

Joe Crawford’s Summary

I have 10 years of experience building websites, web applications, rich media and have touched just about every technology out there in some capacity. I keep current, can solve problems, and am seeking opportunities with Web 2.0 companies to help build great user experiences for customers.

Joe Crawford’s Specialties:

Web programming: PHP, ASP, ColdFusion
Database: MySQL, SQL Server, MS Access
HTML, XHTML, hand-coded
Client-side programming: JavaScript, DHTML, DOM, Ajax
CSS by hand
Flash, ActionScript (Flash since 1999)
Design & Graphics: Photoshop, Illustrator
Misc: XML, VBScript, CFML, Java, C++, Perl
Source control: CVS, Subversion, Visual SourceSafe
Platforms: Linux, FreeBSD, Windows Server, Mac
Webserver installation & configuration: Apache, Microsoft IIS
Design for SEO and Section 508

Joe Crawford’s Experience

• Web Developer

  Vivendi Games

  (Public Company; Entertainment industry)

  March 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Web Developer for Sierra Online, a Division of Vivendi Games. General programming and development on web sites supporting company's casual and mid-session games. Skills utilized include HTML, CSS, AJAX including jQuery and Yahoo YUI library, JavaScript, PHP Programming, Flash, Graphic Design, Apache configuration, Drupal including custom module development, UBB, Python Programming, and Facebook Applications.

• PHP Developer

  Three Point Software

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2007 — March 2007 (3 months)

  Programming on social networking site. PHP Programming including OO, Smarty Templates; Client-side programming including AJAX (Prototype & Scriptaculous), JSON, TinyMCE integration, Flash Programming, and debugging.

• Programmer/Analyst

  Electronic Clearing House, Inc.

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; ECHO; Financial Services industry)

  September 2006 — January 2007 (5 months)

  Web development in ASP/SQL Server using VBScript and JScript. Some PHP/MySQL as well.

• Web Developer

  Laurel Springs School (contract with Robert Half Technology)

  (Educational Institution; Information Technology and Services industry)

  June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)

  I did work for Laurel Springs School. ASP/SQL Server Programming, and general web development for their internal web applications

• Web Developer

  Crawberts (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 2005 — June 2006 (8 months)

  Developed web applications and websites primarily in PHP/MySQL, utilizing my skillset of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.

• Webmaster

  Legardere Active North America

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  February 2005 — October 2005 (9 months)

  Created and maintained websites in support of LANA’s products for mobile phones. Built websites from PhotoShop documents for maximum browser compatibility with all browsers and platforms. Created components in HTML, DHTML, and Flash optimized to encourage purchase. Audio editing and file management for hundreds of client-delivered audio files. WML template creation and validation. Other responsibilities include building "themes" using TrigBuilder for BREW applications. Other: unix system administration, webserver administration, SSL certificate installation, PHP flat-file search engine.

• Product Evangelist

  LAMP Host

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  February 2004 — August 2004 (7 months)

  Sales and marketing for San Diego-based web hosting company. Brought in several large contracts for large scale hosting, including facilitating one web hosting company acquisition.

• Web Developer

  FinancialAid.com

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  February 2003 — February 2004 (1 year 1 month)

  Programming on internal tools and public website of student loan consolidation service. Emphasis on standards-based HTML and CSS. ColdFusion component development including web services using SOAP interface. Worked with Art Director to optimize feel and provide richer client-side experiences using JavaScript on public-facing pages. Installed blogs for development team to help track progress on internal tools.

• Senior Web Developer

  AVENCOM

  (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  June 2000 — May 2002 (2 years)

  Integral member of expanding web development company. Key role in sales, web development, graphic design. Extensive client contact and communication
  Developed multiple content management systems (typically ColdFusion with SQL Server). Participated in user interface design for websites, graphic design, Flash animation, and advanced DHTML programming. Server management and configuration for locally hosted (IIS) websites. Participated in research and discovery in support of responses to RFPs. Teaching and tutoring junior team members in 508 compliance, HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop. Clients included LightPointe, GiftBasketShoppe, Paul M Bowers Photography, Ron Roberts for Mayor, SANDAG, MTB Transitworks, AirMedia, BuckKnives.

• Web Developer

  Bidland Systems

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  March 2000 — May 2000 (3 months)

  Engineering team member responsible for front-end HTML implementation and optimization for cross-platform, cross-browser facing sites.
  Programming with proprietary BidlandScript internal scripting language

• Web Developer

  EduPoint

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  October 1999 — March 2000 (6 months)

  HTML and JavaScript template implementation for education-focused web portal/search engine. Programming in Mason template language (Perl-based) to turn visual design into discrete HTML and HTML/Mason include files. Manually maintained static company intranet Created "presentation" websites for use by sales staff.

• Web Integrator

  Jamison/Gold Interactive

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1998 — 1999 (1 year)

  Provided HTML programming, JavaScript coding, cross-browser testing and debugging, and graphics production for high-end entertainment and gaming related websites for web services firm. Clients included Disneyland.com, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Namco, Midway Games, Disney Home Video. Audio and video capture and editing for the web using After Effects and RealProducer authoring software.

Joe Crawford’s Education

• San Diego Community College District

  San Diego Community College District 2004 — 2005

  Activities and Societies:

  5 units Java Programming, 5 units C++ Programming, 16 units General Education

• CHRV College of Health Sciences

  Associate of Science, Respiratory Care, 1990 — 1992

  Activities and Societies:

  Roanoke, VA. Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award

• University of San Diego High School

  Diploma, 1984 — 1987

Additional Information

Joe Crawford’s Websites:

• My Website

Joe Crawford’s Interests:

the evolution of blogging, contextual advertising, user-generated content, the wisdom of crowds, web 2.0, the future

Joe Crawford’s Groups:

Professional Organizations & Appearances
MacGathering, 2006: Gave one hour seminar on planning a successful website
KPBS Radio Appearance, 2003: Appearance on "These Days" as expert on "The Future of Web Design"
KPBS Radio Appearance, 2002: Appearance on "The Lounge" radio show as expert on blogging
CNET Builder Live!, 2000: Appeared on a panel discussing Section 508/web accessibility
WebSanDiego.org 1999-Present: Founded vibrant web developer group for San Diego including organizing: and promoting in person formal and informal meetings.
evolt.org admin, 1999-2000: Served as an "admin" of international evolt.org web design community
Web Standards Project, 1999: Founding member
Flash 2 Web Animation Book, 1997: Color spread of my animations featured prominently

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