Internet Consultant and Professional
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Lead Developer at RinkAtlas.com
- Weblog Site Architect at Weblog Improvement
- Editor at Operation Gadget
- Founder at Chatham Township Data Corporation
- Past
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- Senior Software Engineer at US Auto Parts
- Senior Developer at Billtrust
- Education
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- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Chatham Township High School
- Connections
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Dave Aiello’s Summary
David E. Aiello is the lead developer of RinkAtlas.com, a Google Maps mashup that provides directions to over 2,000 ice rink facilities in North America. Regarding RinkAtlas, Guy Kawasaki said, "If you ever need to find a rink, this is the site to use. It’s the first mashup that I’ve found useful."
In October 2007, Dave joined US Auto Parts as a senior software engineer. He maintained two e-commerce websites that sell swimming pool and outdoor products. He left the company in February 2008.
In May 2007, Dave joined Billtrust as a senior developer. He rewrote Billtrust’s customer service web application to add CRM features. He left the company in September 2007.
In June 2006, Dave developed and launched RinkAtlas.com.
In November 2003, Dave founded OperationGadget.com, an electronic gadgets weblog. He is currently serving as editor. Operation Gadget is a Movable Type-based weblog that uses Amazon Web Services to provide purchase information about products discussed on it.
Dave founded Chatham Township Data Corporation, an Internet application development company. CTDATA develops complex web sites that contain relational databases.
Dave has performed dozens of consulting projects at large and small corporations and non-profit organizations. Clients that he has served on behalf of CTDATA include Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan Chase, ADP, Schering-Plough, Sybase, and L.L. Bean. His non-profit experience includes work with USA Hockey and Teach for America.
Dave also founded the web publishing consulting practice called WeblogImprovement.com which focuses on the Movable Type publishing platform.
Dave is an NCAA Ice Hockey Official at the Division III level, a USA Hockey Level 4 Official, and member of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association.
Dave received his B.S. in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is married to Kathleen Aiello, MD, a pediatrician in private practice in Ambler, PA.
Dave Aiello’s Specialties:
web publishing systems, the Movable Type web publishing system, Google Maps mashups, Amazon.com E-commerce Services, web application development with PHP or Perl
Dave Aiello’s Experience
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Lead Developer
RinkAtlas.com
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Internet industry)
June 2006 — Present (2 years 7 months)
RinkAtlas.com is a website that provides door-to-door directions to ice rinks in North America. It uses the Google Maps API to display maps and satellite images of selected rink locations.
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Weblog Site Architect
Weblog Improvement
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Internet industry)
November 2004 — Present (4 years 2 months)
WeblogImprovement.com was launched in 2004 to help companies and individuals implement and enhance Movable Type and TypePad-based websites. Clients include Spot-on.com and Rodeck Design. It's one of the offerings of Chatham Township Data Corporation (www.ctdata.com).
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Editor
Operation Gadget
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
November 2003 — Present (5 years 2 months)
Operation Gadget is a weblog that covers electronic gadgets, home theater products, and sports technology.
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Founder
Chatham Township Data Corporation
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
August 1989 — Present (19 years 5 months)
Chatham Township Data Corporation (CTDATA) develops business weblogs, web services applications, and database driven websites. It has performed work for Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan Chase, Unilever, ADP, Schering-Plough, L.L. Bean, Teach for America, and USA Hockey.
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Senior Software Engineer
US Auto Parts
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; PRTS; Automotive industry)
October 2007 — February 2008 (5 months)
Senior software engineer at the Everything Internet division of US AutoParts. Responsible for maintaining two e-commerce websites and building a third e-commerce website where swimming pool and backyard lifestyle products are sold.
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Senior Developer
Billtrust
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2007 — September 2007 (5 months)
Dave Aiello’s Education
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS, Management, 1985 — 1989
- Activities and Societies:
- Varsity Ice Hockey Team
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Chatham Township High School
Additional Information
Dave Aiello’s Websites:
Dave Aiello’s Interests:
ice hockey, road cycling, mountain biking
Dave Aiello’s Groups:
Eastern Collegiate Hockey Officials Association, Mid-Atlantic Hockey Officials Association, National Ice Hockey Officials Association
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Ice Hockey Referees Network Group
Dave Aiello’s Honors:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Alumni Key
Dave Aiello’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
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- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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