Rich Internet Application (RIA) Developer
Tallahassee, Florida Area
- Current
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- Rich Internet Application (RIA) Developer at FIGIT
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- Web Developer II - Contract at Discovery Communications
- Senior Portal Developer at Comcast
- Internet Development Manager at WhittmanHart
- Senior Front End Developer at Insight Interactive Group
- Lead Interactive Developer at Kanter International
- Interactive Developer at FabGorgon
- Interavtive Developer at Homes & Land
- Education
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- Florida State University
- Keiser
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Michael Ellan’s Summary
I've been asked many times, what my personal definition of "web 2.0" is. I decided it would be a good idea for me to cover it on my site which is located at www.figit.com. In short, web 2.0 enables online applications the same immediacy of desktop applications.
The web ushered in a revolution in communication. Businesses across the spectrum have been radically altered as a consequence. And now, we have a whole new revolution occurring.
Many recent technology innovations have created a conglomerate of technologies that have radically altered the web. New media professionals refer to these technologies as “Web 2.0”. A lot of the concepts and technologies of Web 1.0 are still relevant, and not only worth considering, but can help to make web 2.0 technologies more effective.
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Michael Ellan’s Specialties:
AJAX, Web 2.0, XHTML, XSL, XML, CSS, SEO, ActionScript, MXML, Google Maps API, Flex, Flash, Dreamweaver, BEA Workshop, WebLogic, VSS, SVN, TeamSite, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Documentum, iPhone application development, iPhone site development, mobile safari development,technology, IT, virtualization, social media, new media, podcasting, digital media, videocasting, vlogging, podcasts, newmedia, blogging, writing, viral marketing, brand management, self-improvement, productivity, hacks
Michael Ellan’s Experience
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Rich Internet Application (RIA) Developer
FIGIT
(Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2007 — Present (11 months)
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Web Developer II - Contract
Discovery Communications
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)
June 2007 — October 2007 (5 months)
Discovery Channel brings viewers engaging stories and extraordinary experiences that share knowledge, satisfy curiosity and inspire the very joy of discovery. Programming genres include science, natural history, anthropology, survival, geography, and engineering.
Key Duties:
Rich & streaming media development
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Owning and collaborating on prototyping, design, development, testing, documentation and maintenance of web app. components
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Strong focus user centric and persona driven development
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TeamSite integration
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Unit testing -
Senior Portal Developer
Comcast
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)
July 2006 — June 2007 (1 year)
Comcast was founded in 1963 as a single–system cable operation. Today, we're the country's largest provider of cable services — and one of the world's leading communications companies. We're focused on broadband cable, commerce, and content. We deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and clearer broadband phone service, and develop and deliver innovative programming.
Key Duties:
Residential and business services portal development
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User Interaction and Experience design
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Implemented an N-Tier development approach on top of BEA Systems J2EE based portal framework
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Production timeline and functional specification authoring
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Staying abreast of emerging technologies and building use cases around candidates
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WEBLogic Workshop front end standards development
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Unit testing -
Internet Development Manager
WhittmanHart
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 5 months)
WHITTMANHART is a premier consulting agency providing integrated solutions in digital communications, process improvement, and enabling technologies through its two business divisions: Interactive and Consulting.
Key Duties:
Scoping and estimating of high-level projects
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Rich Media Internet application development utilizing Adobe's FLEX framework
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Client needs assessments and internal road map development
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User advocacy, validation, and product integration
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Conducting bi-monthly performance reviews and developing an incentives program for our front end developers
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Key decision maker for hiring and budgets for third-party vendors
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Documenting User Experience and technical requirements, site assessment, and developing training guidelines
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Rapid spec. protoyping
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Production standards development and enforcement.
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Branch deployment scheduling and monitoring
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Rigid pre-production usability and stress testing -
Senior Front End Developer
Insight Interactive Group
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2004 — January 2006 (2 years)
Insight Interactive Group's deep healthcare marketing knowledge and experience helps clients reach target markets with the right message, through the most effective mix of interactive media, integrated to maximize effectiveness.
Key Duties:
Managing front end development staff including peer bonus and quarterly reviews
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Pipeline monitoring and production capacity forcasting
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Liaison between front end staff and account services, product managers
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Client deliverable(s) deployment and training
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Production standards development and enforcement
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Proof of concept development -
Lead Interactive Developer
Kanter International
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2003 — January 2004 (9 months)
Kanter International's overlapping consulting, strategy and marketing services foster a comprehensive understanding of your business that allows us to serve you more intelligently in each individual area.
Brand execution, image and style guidelines. Marketing planning. Interior signage, package design, interactive and multimedia development.
Key Duties:
Front-end development leadership and mentoring
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Creating visual and information design solutions based on user centered design principles.
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Internal project trafficking utilizing the creative, editorial, and quality assurance teams.
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Creating extensible and reusable UI design components.
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Rapid spec. prototyping
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Production standards development and enforcement. -
Interactive Developer
FabGorgon
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
Hailed as the regions "white hot" ad agency, fabGORGON provides image, advertising and interactive creative services to help organizations stand out in their markets. fab's key service lines are: image, advertising, and interactive.
Their sought-after blend of provocative creative and hi-tech savvy has brought them a wealth of accolades, extensive press coverage and an eclectic and ever-growing client roster.
Key Duties:
Estimating and functionality specification development.
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Creating visual and information design solutions based on user centered design principles.
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Creating all images, front-end programming (HTML, CSS, DHTML, Java scripts, Flash), animation, sound effects, streaming audio/video, and CSS.
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Working with developers and architects to build applications based on technical, end user and business requirements. -
Interavtive Developer
Homes & Land
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year)
Homes.com is a leading provider of online real estate services, including property listings, brand advertising and marketing solutions for the real estate industry. For over 12 years, Homes.com has helped real estate agents and brokers leverage the Internet to grow their business. Homes.com is one of the nation's largest networks of participating real estate professionals.
Key Duties:
PSD slicing and image optimization
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Template desidns for the Agent Advantage services suite
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HTML, CSS, DHTML, and CFML development
Michael Ellan’s Education
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Florida State University
Undergradudate Studies, Visual Communication, 1997 — 1998
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Keiser
Associates, Graphic Design, 1996 — 1997
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Michael Ellan’s Interests:
Philosophy, fine arts, emerging technologies, gardening, and barbecuing.
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Ninja Network
Michael Ellan’s Honors:
Please carve out a few minutes and visit my personal site located at figit.com. Thank you!
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